Brave, the privacy-focused browser, has expanded its search engine capabilities to include image and video queries. Users can now find media content without having to rely on Bing or Google, ensuring greater privacy and freedom of access. Brave Search maintains a clear alternative for users who are concerned about profiling and accessing politically sensitive content from other search engines.
While Brave Search offers a comprehensive experience, it acknowledges that some features, like filtering by aspect ratio or license, are still under development. As a result, users can continue using competitors’ search engines if they need specific functionality not yet available on Brave Search.
The search engine is available to anyone on the web, but it comes as the default search engine on the Brave browser. Brave aims to expand its reach by encouraging users to participate in the anonymous Web Discovery Project.
Unlike other privacy-oriented search engines like DuckDuckGo, Brave differentiates itself by avoiding the use of third-party indexes. It ceased using Bing’s search index in May, which allowed for greater control over its search results. While this expansion of capabilities is unlikely to significantly increase market share, it eliminates a major objection for users who prioritize minimizing data collection and preserving privacy.
In summary, Brave’s search engine now supports image and video queries, making it a privacy-focused alternative that offers more control over search results without relying on third-party indexes. Users can opt for Brave Search and enjoy a level of privacy and freedom of access not always available with other major search engines.
