If you’re looking for a faster, more private browsing experience on your Chromebook, installing Brave Browser is a great choice. Brave is known for its built-in ad blocker, strong privacy features, and impressive performance, even on lower-end devices.
The catch? Brave isn’t available on ChromeOS out of the box like Google Chrome. However, you can still install it easily using the Play Store or Linux on your Chromebook. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process step by step.
Install Brave Browser on Chromebook
There are a couple of easy ways to install Brave Browser on a Chromebook. The method you choose depends on your device and preferences. If you want a quick and simple setup, the Play Store method is the best option. For a more desktop-like experience, you can use the Linux version.
1. Using the Play Store
Before we begin, make sure your Chromebook supports Android apps via the Google Play Store and that the Play Store is enabled on your system. Most modern Chromebooks do, but if yours doesn’t, this method won’t work. In that case, you can continue with the Linux method.
1. Click on the App Launcher and open the Google Play Store.
2. In the search bar, type Brave Browser and look for it in the search results.
3. Click on the Brave Browser listing, then hit the Install button.
The installation process will begin, and you’ll need to wait a few moments for it to complete. Once it’s done, you’re ready to use the Android version of the app.
2. Using Linux
If your Chromebook does not support the Play Store, you can install the Linux version instead. To do this, first set up the Linux Development Environment. After that, follow the steps below to install the Linux version of Brave Browser.
1. Click on the App Launcher icon and open the Terminal.
2. Run the following command to ensure all your packages are up to date:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
3. Once done, run the following command to install essential packages for Brave Browser:
sudo apt install curl -y
4. Now, we’ll add the official Brave repository to your system. Run the following commands one by one:
sudo curl -fsSLo /usr/share/keyrings/brave-browser-archive-keyring.gpg https://brave-browser-apt-release.s3.brave.com/brave-browser-archive-keyring.gpgsudo curl -fsSLo /etc/apt/sources.list.d/brave-browser-release.sources https://brave-browser-apt-release.s3.brave.com/brave-browser.sources
5. Now that everything is set up, install Brave by running these commands:
sudo apt updatesudo apt install brave-browser
6. Once installed, you can open Brave from the App Launcher. You’ll find it inside the Linux apps folder.
When you first launch Brave, you’ll see a welcome screen that helps you get started quickly. From here, you can import your bookmarks and settings from another browser, sign in to sync your data across devices, and customize your privacy settings based on your preferences. If you’d rather keep things simple, you can skip these steps and start browsing right away.
Wrapping Up
That’s it! You now know how to install the Brave browser on a Chromebook. It’s a powerful, privacy-focused alternative that often feels faster than Chrome, especially with ads and trackers blocked by default.
You can choose the installation method that works best for your setup. If you don’t want to use the terminal, you can simply install the Android version. However, if you want the full desktop experience, it’s better to install the Linux version, as it gives you the option to install browser extensions.
If you plan to use Brave regularly, you can also set it as your default browser on your Chromebook, we’ve already covered that in a separate guide, so be sure to check it out.
