Is Brave Browser & Private Web 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 & Private Web's age rating means
The App Store gives Brave Browser & Private Web 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 & Private Web
Users frequently report issues with YouTube playlist functionality, background playback, and ad-blocking reliability. Many complain about crashes, poor UI design, and unwanted features like crypto promotions. Some criticize the browser for losing data (bookmarks, history) and having unresponsive or buggy performance.
Summarized from 148 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Brave Browser & Private Web
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Brave Browser & Private Web 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 & Private Web on your child's device.
Brave Browser & Private Web for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Brave Browser & Private Web safe for kids?
Brave Browser & Private Web 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 & Private Web have?
The App Store rates Brave Browser & Private Web 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 & Private Web 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 & Private Web 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 & Private Web and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.