# How to "fix" Brave's automatic background updates?

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/how-to-fix-braves-automatic-background-updates/34643
**Category:** Questions
**Created:** 2026-01-12T10:15:14Z
**Posts:** 3

## Post 1 by @Average_Joe — 2026-01-12T10:15:14Z

One thing I can’t stand is Brave updating itself in the background and without my permission…

Is there a clear fix for this?

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## Post 2 by @Valynor — 2026-01-12T14:27:11Z

> [@Average_Joe](#):
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> One thing I can’t stand is Brave updating itself in the background

Given the amount of attacks on browsers it’s absolutely essential for security that they are updated immediately whenever a new version becomes available. This is not something you should try to “fix”.

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## Post 3 by @anon57862721 — 2026-01-12T16:22:04Z

I agree.

However, when in the middle of doing something in FF, sometimes once it downloads the new update it will technically open a new tab and won’t continue working unless you restart your browser. That’s what pisses me off though cause it won’t even give you an option to postpone for a few minutes to an hour until you’re done.