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Haven't found anything on Android to replace it with, and on Desktop swapped to it after Chrome Manifest V3.
I work as a web dev, and after the install I just disabled the wallet etc, and am left with a browser with native quick dark mode toggle, built in support for ublock lists, and otherwise familiar Chrome experience, with full extension support and foldable device support.
Firefox has certain UI/UX choices I dislike, and they are behind in implementing lots of features (that are rarely an issue to non devs).
Cromite. Every time you use Brave you help promote their right-wing CEO known for donating money to ban gay marriage.
Could you explain how that logic works? I don't support their CEOs points of views by simply browsing the web with the app.
I can understand how mentioning this, I would, but I was compelled to reply to your question.
Edit: Naos question*
Edit 2: I don't see Cromite in the app store, and have near zero will for tinkering/manual updating after a days work in tech.
Just a small rec: Obtainium has been great for managing git sources (how I get my Cromite), I don't think I really needed any dev experience at all.
A small pain is that some repo owners only publish source code, but you know, that's just how it goes