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Privacy-first search engine with AI features. Independent index.
Founded by: Brendan Eich, Brian Bondy
Metrics computed from HN discussion, GitHub activity, and funding data.
According to AI-Buzz, Brave Search ranks #2 in AI Search for HN discussion share (out of 12 tracked with 26.9% of HN discussion), with 67% positive developer sentiment (18 HN comments analyzed), with 18 commits/week (declining).
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Metrics derived from public APIs (HN Algolia, GitHub, npm/PyPI). Sentiment classified by AI. See methodology for details →
Description
Privacy-first search engine with AI features. Independent index.
Estimated Company Size
101 - 250 employees
Website
brave.comFounded
2021
Description
Brave Search offers private search with AI-powered answers. Independent search index (not Google). Growing user base focused on privacy. Part of Brave browser ecosystem.
Community engagement metrics that indicate developer traction and interest.
Last updated: 1 day ago
Mentions in HN discussions. Source: Hacker News Algolia API.
Sentiment analysis of Hacker News comments only. Does not include Reddit, Discord, or other platforms.
Total stars indicate project popularity and developer adoption.
Forks indicate active developer engagement and contribution interest.
Weekly commit activity indicates ongoing development momentum and team productivity.
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