Helpful Info & FAQ for Brave Users

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How can I see more ads?

There’s no guaranteed way to increase the number of ads you see, but here are some steps to help ensure you’re not missing any:

  • Turn off Focus Assist or similar features: Many devices pause notifications during certain activities (like gaming or watching videos). If notifications are paused, ads won’t be served.
  • Enable Sponsored Images: On your Dashboard, go to Customize and scroll to the bottom of Background Images. Alternatively, go to Settings → Get Started → Customize New Tab Page, then scroll to the bottom of Background Image to toggle Sponsored Images. This allows ads to appear when opening new tabs.
  • Turn on Brave News: On Desktop, go to Customize on your New Tab Page → Brave News, and enable it. On iPhone and Android, go to Settings → Brave News.
  • Match your IP address and device locale: If they don’t match, you may not receive ads or get paid for them. This is especially important if you use a VPN or proxy server.
  • Spread the word about Brave: More users bring more advertisers, which can lead to more ads in your region.
  • Use your device casually: Ads are served based on moderate activity. Leaving your device idle reduces ads, but heavy use (like “farming” Rewards) can also limit them.
  • Visit a variety of websites: The types of sites you visit affect the ads you see. For example, frequent visits to cryptocurrency websites may result in more crypto-related ads.
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