Brave Origin is a paid* version of the browser for users who don't need all the features that support Brave as a business, but still want the privacy that only Brave offers. Origin users will continue to benefit from our industry-leading privacy, adblock, and speed (via Shields), as well as regular software updates, Chromium patches, and security and privacy improvements. Origin will remove** most other features from the browser.
* Origin is available as a free download for Linux desktop users.
** If you opt to use Origin as an upgrade to the existing version of Brave on your device, you'll unlock a new Settings panel where you can toggle features on / off as you wish.
Publisher’s description
What is Brave Origin?
Brave Origin by Brave Software Inc is open-source Windows software in the web browsers category.
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.
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
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Brave Origin is an open-source web browser tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Brave Origin 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:
A0735D06E556A12AC594BE47C4A1E09628BBFD4079F6F09114C13BE9AE0767D8· 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 November 2, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Actively maintained10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Restricted token permissions10
- Licence declared10
- Signed releases8
- Branch protection5
- Code review1
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156.1.98.62Latest | October 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE32-bit EXEARM64 EXE32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Brave.BraveOrigin -eBraveOriginStandaloneSetup.exe /silent /installRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask brave-originInformation
- 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
- 156.1.98.62
- Released
- October 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 23,944
- GitHub forks
- 3,256
- Website
- brave.com
- winget ID
- Brave.BraveOrigin
File types it opens (8)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brave Origin free?
Yes. Brave Origin is open-source software under the MPL-2.0 licence.
Is Brave Origin 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 Origin 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 Origin be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Brave Origin run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use Brave Origin without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Brave Origin?
Waterfox, qutebrowser, Google Chrome, ungoogled-chromium and Yandex Browser. The alternatives page compares them.
