How to Update Brave Browser on Windows, Mac

Update Brave Browser on Windows, Mac:

As we all know Brave browser is a privacy-centric browser, which aims to preserve online privacy and protect user data. But if the browser you are running is outdated, then this can lead to serious issues.

Here, we are going to mention 3 different ways to update your browser to the latest version on your Windows computer and Mac. 

Why is It Necessary to Update the Brave Browser?

It is important to run the latest version of your browser as it is free of all the bugs and introduces new features. Some of the new improvements in the Brave browser are Brave VPV, Brave Wallet, and support for Web3-related apps. Moreover, the updates help you in protecting your data from cross-site trackers and cookies. 

How can I Update the Brave Browser? 

Now that you know how important it is to update your browser, below we have mentioned some ways that can help you update and install the latest version of your Brave browser. 

1) Check for Updates Manually

The browser downloads and installs the updates by default in the background. However, sometimes you may not be able to detect the update. If you want, you can check for updates manually by going to the about section.

Below are the steps that you need to follow for the same. 

Step 1: First of all, launch your Brave browser and then select the hamburger menu given at the top right corner of your window. 

Step 2: Then, select the About Brave option from the list. Now, the About Brave page will open up. This will check and download the latest update if required. 

Step 3: When you are done downloading, select Relaunch to restart your web browser and install the updates. Once you restart your browser, the About section will state that your browser is updated. This will confirm that the browser is running on the latest version. 

2) Update your Brave Browser by Going to the Microsoft Store

Just like Microsoft Edge and Firefox, you can download the browser on Windows from the Microsoft Store. In case you have downloaded it from the store, then below are the steps that you need to follow to update it. 

Step 1: Launch the Microsoft Store by going to the Start menu and Windows taskbar. 

Step 2: Select the Library option given on the left sidebar. 

Step 3: After that, select the option of Get Updates. This will give you the updates available for the apps installed. 

Step 4: Select Update if an update is available for your browser. 

Wait for the installation to get completed and then your browser will get updated. 

3) Uninstall and then Download the Latest Version 

If the methods mentioned above are not helping you update your Brave browser, then that means there is some installation problem. In such a case, it is recommended to create a backup of all the important data and then uninstall the Brave browser by going to the Control Panel on Windows.

If you wish to download the fresh build of your browser, then you can go to the main website.