Is Brave Browser & Search Engine Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Brave Software.
What Brave Browser & Search Engine's age rating means
The App Store gives Brave Browser & Search Engine an official 17+ rating, so the store considers it unsuitable for children. That usually reflects mature themes, chat with strangers, suggestive content, or gambling-style mechanics. For a child or younger teen, treat this as a clear caution.
What parents and users report about Brave Browser & Search Engine
Users frequently report that Brave Browser on iOS devices fails to block ads and pop-ups effectively, unlike its performance on Android. Many also experience crashes, freezing, and issues with background playback for YouTube videos. Additionally, there are complaints about download failures, battery drain, and overheating on Apple devices.
Summarized from 124 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Brave Browser & Search Engine
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Brave Browser & Search Engine if it is above your child's age.
Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall Brave Browser & Search Engine on your child's device.
Brave Browser & Search Engine for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Brave Browser & Search Engine safe for kids?
Brave Browser & Search Engine carries an official age rating of 17+ on the App Store, which means it is not designed for children. It is a real, listed app, but the store itself flags it for a mature audience. If a younger child wants it, the rating alone is a strong reason to say no or to supervise closely.
What age rating does Brave Browser & Search Engine have?
The App Store rates Brave Browser & Search Engine as 17+. This is the store's own content rating, set from the app's features and content, not our opinion. Use it as the starting point for whether it fits your child's age.
Can my child use Brave Browser & Search Engine safely?
If you decide to allow it, use device parental controls: Screen Time and Content & Privacy Restrictions on iPhone, or Family Link and Play Store parental controls on Android. Turn on purchase approval, set age-appropriate content limits, and keep the account under your family group so you can see activity.
How do I block or remove Brave Browser & Search Engine from my child's phone?
On iPhone, open Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions, then restrict or delete the app and block reinstalling it. On Android, open Family Link, select your child, find Brave Browser & Search Engine and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.