What is Ask Brave?
Ask Brave is a new interface from Brave that unifies AI chat and web search. Get comprehensive, grounded answers and follow up with questions in a single, privacy-first conversation. Available on any browser.
Problem
Users rely on traditional search engines that track user data and serve targeted ads, leading to privacy concerns and fragmented search results that require multiple queries.
Solution
A privacy-focused browser feature (AI chat + search) where users can get comprehensive answers via AI chat integrated with Brave's search index, enabling follow-up questions in a single conversation while blocking trackers and ads.
Customers
Privacy-conscious individuals, developers, remote workers, and cybersecurity professionals seeking ad-free, secure browsing and efficient information retrieval.
Unique Features
Combines Brave's privacy-first model (blocks trackers/ads by default) with generative AI for real-time chat-based search, using Brave's independent index instead of third-party LLMs.
User Comments
Praises robust ad-blocking and tracking protection
Appreciates seamless AI chat integration for complex queries
Values privacy-focused monetization via Brave Rewards
Notes faster browsing compared to Chrome
Requests expanded regional search index support
Traction
Brave has 62.4M+ monthly active users (2023) and $19.6M revenue in Q1 2024; Brave Search handles 10.5B+ annualized queries with 22% market share in key regions.
Market Size
The global privacy software market is projected to reach $25.8 billion by 2028 (Grand View Research), with ad-blocking users expected to grow to 1.1B+ by 2026 (Statista).
