[Resolved] My Brave browser is extremely slow now (2024)

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[Resolved] My Brave browser is extremely slow now? ›

Clear cache/browsing data for the affected profile ( Settings --> History --> Clear browsing data ) Uninstall (not disable)all extensions, relaunch the browser and test again. If the issue is gone, re-install your extensions one at a time until the offending one is found.

Your browser can be slow if you have many tabs open at the same time, your browser version is outdated, you haven't cleared cookies and cache in a long time, or even if your ISP is throttling your internet connection, which makes your browser feel slow as a result.

I love Brave as a concept of simple web browser that protects your privacy and blocks ads. But, unfortunately, it's turning into bloatware. Why? They started to heavily promote crypto, which I'm not fan of.

When Brave won't open, it means installation is corrupted. Then you shouldn't uninstall it. Instead just download the installer from brave.com and run it. The installer will replace all Brave files with new ones and will keep all user data intact.

Recently I feel like Brave browser is getting slower than Chrome and Edge. It's using more RAM than before. Web page loading time has increased significantly.

Brave Software, Inc. Brave Software's headquarters are in San Francisco, California. As of March 2024, Brave reported more than 73.32 million monthly active users, 26.26 million daily active users and a network of more than 1.6 million content creators.

Brave does not have malware. But it could be possible that it has been infected by external source. A possible action is to use your antivirus to move the files to quarantine and reset browser settings. if this does not fix it, you may try to use the antivirus to clean the infected files.

Yes, Brave is safe. If your concerns are about crypto, you can disable the rewards, you do not need to use the wallet and you do not need to use tor. Those features are there but optional. If that does not satisfy you, or you have issues with local regulations, you can always use any other browser.

Why has Brave become slow? ›

Uninstall (not disable)all extensions, relaunch the browser and test again. If the issue is gone, re-install your extensions one at a time until the offending one is found. Try disabling Hardware Acceleration ( Settings --> System --> Hardware acceleration ) and test to see if the issue persists.

Reduce the amount of browser add-ons or extensions in use

Every extension you install on your browser adds more code for your browser to run. These add-ons take up valuable system resources, so if you install too many you'll see a noticeable slow-down in browsing speed. Try removing extensions you don't need.

Brave works on all PCs, and performs far better on Windows machines than Edge does. By blocking ads and trackers, it uses less RAM and CPU, and saves memory.

Open Brave Browser and click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner. Select 'Settings' from the drop-down menu. Scroll down to the 'Privacy and Security' section and click on the 'Clear browsing data' button.

Brave works on all PCs, and performs far better on Windows machines than Chrome does. By blocking ads and trackers, it uses less RAM and CPU, and saves memory.

Chrome might be lagging for several reasons, but the most likely ones are: You have lots of tabs open or multiple active browser sessions. The cache of temporary internet files got too big because it hasn't been cleared in a long time. There are harmful cookies causing problems with your browser.

Cookies and cache: you may have to clear out your cookies and cache to speed your browser up. Too many open tabs: having multiple tabs open automatically slows your connection down. Try closing some out to see if it helps your browser speed.

To fix Google Chrome when it's running slow, try clearing its cache or wiping the browser history. You can also try deleting unnecessary extensions or adding extensions that improve performance. If your Chrome browser is outdated, updating it can also help improve performance.

Open your browser. Android browser: Go to Menu > More > Settings or Menu > Settings > Privacy & Security. Chrome: Go to Menu > Settings > Privacy. Android browser: Tap Clear cache, Clear history, and Clear all cookie data as appropriate.