Enable JavaScript in Brave Browser

Complete guide to enable JavaScript in Brave browser on desktop, Android, and iOS devices with step-by-step instructions.

Brave Browser

Brave Browser

Follow these steps to enable JavaScript in Brave browser on your computer, Android phone, or tablet.

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Laptop / Computer

  1. Click the menu button (⋮) and select Settings.
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  2. Go to Privacy and security → Site settings → JavaScript.
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  3. Toggle Allowed (recommended) to enable JavaScript.
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  4. Reload the page.
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Mobile

  1. Tap the menu (⋮) and select Settings.
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  2. Go to Site settings → JavaScript.
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  3. Toggle to allow JavaScript.
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  4. Reload the page.
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Tablet

  1. Tap the menu (⋮) and select Settings.
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  2. Go to Site settings → JavaScript.
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  3. Toggle to allow JavaScript.
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  4. Reload the page.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enable JavaScript in Brave browser?

To enable JavaScript in Brave:
  1. Click the three-line menu in the top-right corner
  2. Select 'Settings'
  3. Click 'Privacy and security' in the left sidebar
  4. Click 'Site and Shields Settings'
  5. Click 'JavaScript'
  6. Toggle 'Allowed (recommended)' to ON

You can also manage JavaScript per-site using Brave Shields.

How do Brave Shields affect JavaScript?

Brave Shields can block JavaScript for privacy and security:
  1. Click the Brave icon in the address bar
  2. Toggle 'Block scripts' to control JavaScript for the current site
  3. Use 'Advanced controls' for more granular settings

Note: Disabling shields may reduce privacy but improve site functionality.

JavaScript is enabled in Brave but websites aren't working properly. What can I do?

Try these solutions:
  1. Disable Brave Shields for the specific site
  2. Clear browsing data (cache and cookies)
  3. Check if the site is in the 'Block' list under JavaScript settings
  4. Disable extensions that might interfere
  5. Update Brave to the latest version

Test in Private window to check if shields or extensions are causing issues.

Tips & Best Practices

Brave Shields Control

Brave Shields may block JavaScript for privacy. Click the Brave icon in the address bar to adjust shields settings for individual websites.

Privacy-First Browsing

Brave blocks ads and trackers by default, which may affect some JavaScript functionality. You can customize these settings in Brave Shields.

Keep Brave Updated

Always use the latest version of Brave for the best security, performance, and JavaScript compatibility. Brave updates automatically by default.

Use Developer Tools

Press F12 to open Developer Tools and check the Console tab for JavaScript errors. This helps troubleshoot issues with specific websites.

Read Also

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Step-by-step guide to enable JavaScript in Google Chrome browser.

Firefox

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Step-by-step guide to enable JavaScript in Mozilla Firefox browser.

Edge

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Learn how to enable JavaScript in Microsoft Edge browser.

Safari

Enable JavaScript in Safari

Instructions to enable JavaScript in Apple Safari browser.

Opera

Enable JavaScript in Opera

How to enable JavaScript in Opera browser.

Internet Explorer

Enable JavaScript in Internet Explorer

Instructions for enabling JavaScript in Internet Explorer.

External Resources

About Brave Browser

Discover Brave browser, its privacy features, and built-in ad blocking capabilities.

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About JavaScript

Discover the history, features, and importance of JavaScript programming language.

Read on Wikipedia