150 MB–1.2 GB
Typical RAM
High
Impact
4
Tips
4 ways to reduce Brave RAM usage
1 Use Aggressive Shields
Blocks more scripts, reduces per-tab memory significantly.
2 Enable Memory Saver
brave://settings/performance — auto-freeze inactive tabs.
3 Disable unused features
Brave Rewards, Wallet, and VPN each add background processes.
4 Limit extensions
Each spawns its own process. Audit regularly.
How DevPulse helps with Brave
DevPulse monitors Brave's total process footprint and recommends even lighter alternatives like Orion or Safari when many tabs push it past 1 GB.
Instead of guessing how much RAM Brave consumes or manually checking Activity Monitor, DevPulse gives you a clear, always-visible answer in your menu bar.