Request: Brave Lite – A Minimal Version Without Leo AI, Wallet, or Extra Bloat

Hi Brave Team,

I’d like to request a Brave Lite version — a minimal, fast, and clean build of the browser that removes all the heavy extras.

Right now, Brave includes features like:

  • Leo AI
  • Brave Wallet
  • Rewards and Ads
  • Crypto integrations
  • Background services that can’t be fully disabled

These are great for users who want them, but many of us don’t. We just want a lightweight browser focused on privacy, speed, and simplicity — without bloat, without AI, and without constant background tasks.

Brave Nightly isn’t the answer — it’s for testing new features and is often heavier and less stable.

What we’re asking for:

A stripped-down Brave build with:

  • Core browsing features
  • Shields / privacy tools
  • No Leo AI
  • No Wallet or crypto features
  • No unremovable background services
  • Faster startup and lower memory usage

It could be an optional install for power users or low-resource devices. Many users would appreciate a simple, efficient version of Brave that just browses — nothing more.

Thanks for your work — I hope the team seriously considers this.