Brave Beta is an early preview for new versions of Brave.
This build showcases the newest advances that we’re bringing to your browser and it’s ready for your daily use.
Brave Beta automatically sends us crash reports when things go wrong.
Publisher’s description
What is Brave Beta?
Brave Beta by Brave Software Inc is open-source Windows software in the web browsers category. It ranks 43rd by popularity among web browsers in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 156.1.100.44, released on October 29, 2026. The version history goes back to November 21, 2023: 287 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 98 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (brave/brave-browser) has 23,944 stars. On Windows it registers 8 file types, including .pdf, .html, .xhtml, .webp and .htm. Similar programs include Waterfox, qutebrowser and Google Chrome.
Project description on GitHub: “Brave browser for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 98 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Brave Beta is an open-source web browser tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Brave Beta safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8B64B59063F59709FBF52EFF92407B927F1D3B6197BED7C6174C3E3FDE26B675· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the brave/brave-browser repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Restricted token permissions10
- Licence declared10
- Signed releases8
- Branch protection5
- Code review2
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 287 versions ›287 versions over 3 years · about 98 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156.1.100.44Latest | October 29, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXEARM64 EXEARM64 EXE |
| 156.1.99.47 | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXEARM64 EXE32-bit EXE |
| 156.1.99.44 | October 15, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE32-bit EXEARM64 EXE32-bit EXE |
| 155.1.98.55 | October 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE32-bit EXE64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 155.1.98.52 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXEARM64 EXE32-bit EXE |
| 155.1.98.47 | October 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE32-bit EXE64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 154.1.97.51 | September 29, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXEARM64 EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 154.1.97.50 | September 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Brave.Brave.Beta -eBraveBrowserStandaloneBetaSetup.exe /silent /installRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask brave-browser@betaInformation
- Publisher
- Brave Software Inc
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- MPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/brave/brave-browser
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 156.1.100.44
- Released
- October 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 21, 2023
- Versions listed
- 287
- Updates / year
- 97.7
- GitHub stars
- 23,944
- GitHub forks
- 3,256
- Website
- brave.com
- winget ID
- Brave.Brave.Beta
File types it opens (8)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brave Beta free?
Yes. Brave Beta is open-source software under the MPL-2.0 licence.
Is Brave Beta safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Brave Beta with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Brave Beta be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Brave Beta run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Brave Beta?
The versions page lists all 287 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 21, 2023.
Can I use Brave Beta without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Brave Beta?
Waterfox, qutebrowser, Google Chrome, ungoogled-chromium and Yandex Browser. The alternatives page compares them.
