# Brave Browser Beta v1.100.45 updates with Chromium 156 engine

> **Key takeaway:** The Brave Beta channel has updated to version 1.100.45, incorporating the Chromium 156.0.8078.74 engine.

**Published:** 2026-10-30T05:46:33+00:00 
**Source:** Brave Privacy Browser GitHub Releases 
**Category:** foss-apps 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/brave-browser-beta-v110045-updates-with-chromium-156-engine.html 

## Summary
Brave has released version 1.100.45 of its privacy-focused browser to the Beta testing channel. This pre-release version integrates the Chromium 156.0.8078.74 engine, providing testers with early access to upcoming web engine features and security patches.

The update is available across multiple platforms, including Linux via DEB and RPM packages, macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS. This release serves as a testing ground for features before they reach the stable release channel.

## Release details and platform availability
- **Engine Update:** The release transitions the browser core to Chromium version 156.0.8078.74.
- **Linux Distribution Support:** Package availability includes both DEB (Debian/Ubuntu-based) and RPM (Fedora/openSUSE-based) formats.
- **Mobile Integration:** The release includes specific builds for Android (architecture-dependent APKs) and iOS (brave-core-ios-1.100.45).
- **System Requirements:** macOS users require version 12 or higher, while Windows users require Windows 10 or above.

## Why it matters
As a Chromium-based browser, Brave's beta updates allow Linux users and developers to preview how upcoming web standards and engine changes interact with privacy extensions and system-level integrations. The availability of native DEB and RPM packages ensures compatibility with major open-source desktop ecosystems.