5 reasons why I switched from Chrome to Brave
Published on: 2025-06-12 01:00:01
Megan Ellis / Android Authority
While I’ve wanted to de-Google my life for some time now, I keep hesitating about switching from Google products to other alternatives. Much of this is down to habit rather than there being no better options available, especially when it comes to my smartphone browser.
But eventually, my grievances with Chrome on Android went past the usual privacy concerns, and I finally decided to make the switch to Brave instead. Since moving over to Brave, I’ve found that it was definitely the right choice for a number of reasons.
What is the most important feature for a mobile browser? 36 votes Privacy protection. 31 % Ad-blocking. 67 % Accessibility features. 0 % Extension support. 3 % Something else (let us know in the comments). 0 %
1. The ability to force dark mode
Megan Ellis / Android Authority
Dark mode is an accessibility feature for me, since it’s one of the ways I prevent my smartphone from triggering my chronic migraines. While Chrome has dark mode,
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