@Thrive they got rid of auto contribute a while back. It was in one of the announcements. What they aimed for instead is subscriptions. For example, you’ll see below where I am on this page and click the Rewards icon. From there I can Contribute. Once that’s open, can choose any amount. And if I choose Recurring contribution it will do it monthly. (no way of changing to anything but monthly for recurring)
They put it to be 100% up to users where the BAT they are earning is going. Of course, if you aren’t connected to something like Uphold or Solana then you aren’t earning and any ads you see just would be going to support Brave.
I must’ve missed that one but glad its gone. I only wanted to know so I could check it was off, as occasionally, the odd update over the years would switch it back on. Glad that I no longer have to do this, thanks Brave!