Description of the issue:
I’m having serious problems with Cloudflare when using Brave. I’d say it started around May 2025, even though nothing has changed on my end.
Basically, when I visit a domain that outsources its security to Cloudflare and I’m faced with the waiting page to access the target page or I come across the Cloudflare widget, it goes round in circles and refreshes the waiting page and widget indefinitely.
I’ve tried everything:
- Running Brave without extensions,
- Disabling shields,
- Allowed all trackers and fingerprinting,
- Without VPN and without antivirus/firewall,
- Changed IP and hardware (even with the Brave mobile app),
- Deleted cookies and other data,
- Reset Brave
- Tested in private browsing mode,
- Disabled/enabled the Secure DNS option,
- …
The problem is not related to my activity either, because when I use another browser, I don’t encounter these issues.
As a result, as domains outsource their security to Cloudflare, Brave is becoming increasingly unusable. There are many domains that I cannot do without that use these services, and despite my interest in Brave, I am gradually beginning to consider switching browsers permanently so that I no longer have to endure this. I simply cannot access certain domains at all, even though they are vital (government, e-commerce, etc.).
Steps to Reproduce (add as many as necessary): For example, with the deepl.com login page.
Actual Result (gifs and screenshots are welcome!): https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/video/42868140?key=acf68ba0f8d953bb5c48fd630346d97a
Expected result: Please try to fix this.
Reproduces how often: Each domain that use Cloudflare DDoS/bot services.
Operating System and Brave Version(See the About Brave page in the main menu):
Brave 1.80.125 (Build officiel) (64 bits)
Chromium: 138.0.7204.184
