Brave reports 29% user growth, 56% search volume rise as ad business expands
· 3h ago · Originally reported by MarTech Series
Brave says its privacy-focused browser and search engine grew users 29% and search volumes 56% in 2026, while winning new advertising clients in retail, travel and finance. The company is also expanding its ad offering with AI-powered search and shopping capabilities.
Why it matters
Brave is one of the few scaled ad sellers built around privacy rather than third-party tracking, so its growth is a signal that alternative ad models can attract real advertiser budgets.
Explain it like I’m new here
It's like a small grocery store that promises not to track your shopping list — and it's getting more customers, so more brands want to put products on its shelves.
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