Gmail Email Signature Image Not Displaying with Brave Shields Enabled

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Hey,

I’m experiencing an issue with Gmail when using the Brave browser. Specifically, the image in my email signature shows up as broken when I open a new compose window but only when Shields are up.

How to Reproduce:

  1. Open Gmail (I’m using a Google Workspace/Apps account).
  2. Leave Brave Shields at the default setting.
  3. Click to compose a new email.
  4. The signature image appears broken (placeholder icon instead of the image).

What I Expected:

The signature image should load normally in the compose window.

Environment:

Brave Version: 1.2.43 (Chromium 79.0.3945.130, 64-bit)
OS: macOS Catalina 10.15.2

When I toggle Shields Down, everything works perfectly so it’s definitely tied to Brave’s Shield settings.

Does anyone know which specific shield settings need to be adjusted to allow Gmail (especially GSuite/Workspace accounts) to load signature images properly? I’m still learning how Brave handles content blocking and would appreciate any insight.

Kristian Araujo

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Hi @KristianAraujo,

Thanks for reporting! That’s super strange behavior. Would you be able to provide a screenshot of what it looks like? Did this just start with this latest update or has it been an issue for a bit?

Alternatively, if you’re managing this on a broader scale across a team or organization, using a tool for g-suite signature management might help. These tools often host signature assets in a way that’s less likely to be blocked by privacy-focused browsers like Brave.

Thanks in advance!

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Brave tends to block cross-site trackers and third-party resources by default, which can sometimes include externally hosted images used in email signatures.

To fix this without disabling Shields entirely, try this:

Click the Brave icon in the address bar while you’re in Gmail.

Under Trackers & ads blocked, try toggling “Trackers & ads blocking” to a less aggressive setting like Standard.

Also, check the Fingerprinting and Cookie blocking options—adjusting these can sometimes help load embedded content.

Alternatively, if you’re managing this on a broader scale across a team or organization, using a tool for G-Suite signature management might help. These tools often host signature assets in a way that’s less likely to be blocked by privacy-focused browsers like Brave.

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@KristianAraujo can you share a screenshot of what you see on your end when you compose an email with a signature?