Strongest current signal
Package downloads
26.6K/30d
Tracked on npm
Privacy-first search engine with AI features. Independent index.
Best current coverage: 26.6K downloads/30d, 2 dependents, and 22.2K GitHub stars.
Lead signals
Brave Search has the best coverage in package pull, with downstream usage and engineering activity as support.
Strongest current signal
26.6K/30d
Tracked on npm
2
Known dependents on npm
22.2K
Main repository stars
6/30d
Ranked #6 in category discussion
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package pull and downstream usage are the clearest current signals for Brave Search.
Package pull
26.6K/30d
Tracked package pull on npm
Downstream usage
2
Known dependents on npm
GitHub attention
22.2K
Main repository stars
Developer discussion
6/30d
Ranked #6 in tracked category discussion
Coverage includes npm and PyPI registries, GitHub, developer discussion, and recent company news where available. As of April 13, 2026. Methodology
Sustainability and maintenance signals from the primary public repository.
Background and reference details
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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.
771 npm
Privacy-first search engine with AI features. Independent index.
A privacy-focused web browser that blocks ads and trackers by default, featuring a built-in crypto wallet and rewards for user attention.
Historical metrics for Brave Search
Brave Search: npm Downloads down 69% (2.5K to 771). GitHub Stars up 1% (21.9K to 22.2K). HN Mentions remained flat.
| Date | npm Downloads | GitHub Stars | HN Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 2.5K | 21.9K | 1 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | - | - | - |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 4.9K | 21.9K | 2 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | - | - | - |
| Mar 27, 2026 | - | - | - |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 7.2K | 22.0K | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 7.1K | 22.1K | 3 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 4.2K | 22.1K | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 771 | 22.2K | 1 |