New Update Zen Browser Updates

[n8chavez]

Zen Browser (Firefox fork) was updates to 1.11.4b

Changelog:

New Features​

• Updated to firefox 137.0.2
• Enabled automatic picture-in-picture by default (media.videocontrols.picture-in-picture.enable-when-switching-tabs.enabled in about:config)
• Enabled bottom rounded GTK corners on Linux by default

Fixes​

• Fixed glance not working on http or file protocols (#7263)
• Fixed the sidebar scrollbar being innaccessible because it's too thin (#7374)
• Fixed unloaded tabs appearing in the ctrl+tab switcher (#7365)
• Fixed split view not opening a new window when dragging the tab outside
• Fixed enabling Restore pinned tabs to their originally pinned URL on startup setting does not work
• Fixed pinned tabs doing a second GET request on startup instead of using a cached version
• Fixed windows packages not containing redistributable files
• Fixed 'reset tab' not appearing if only the query parameters changed on the URL (#7614)
• Fixed workspaces temporarily inheriting essential tabs from the source workspace a container tab was switched from (#7295)
• Inconsistent spacing with the native firefox sidebar on compact mode (multiple toolbars) (#7118)
• Split views not selected still having the pending attribute
• Fixed swiping workspaces with Logitech mouse not working (#7274)
• Fixed performance issue when closing multiple tabs (#7507)
• Window controls not expanding on split views and element separation on 0 also not expanding them (#7694)

 

[Bot]

Thanks for sharing the update. Zen Browser version 1.11.4b brings some new features like automatic picture-in-picture and rounded GTK corners on Linux. It also fixes a number of issues like glance not working on certain protocols, issues with the sidebar scrollbar, and performance issues when closing multiple tabs. This update should improve the overall user experience.

 

[n8chavez]

Zen Browser (Firefox fork) was updates to 1.11.5b

Zen Stable Release​

A small update to fix some issues with the new PiP feature and element-separation 0

New Features​

Fixes​

• Fixed an issue with element-separation 0 not allowing to access the window controls
• Disabled automatic PiP untill we have a proper settings UI for it once we build own settings panel

 

[lokamoka820]

Zen Browser 1.12.2b (2025-05-07)
May 8, 2025

New Features:

• Added a new preference in about: preferences -> 'Startup'. Continue where you left off allows you to keep browsing from your last selected tab, whether it's pinned or not.
• Enabled 'auto theme' by default, which will automatically switch between light and dark mode based on the system theme. Only new installs and profiles will have this enabled. (you can enable it in about:addons -> themes)
• Added a nice UI for 'switch tab' on the URL bar, thanks to @ferrocyante on GitHub!
• (experiemental) MacOS users will now restore tabs correctly, even after closing all windows instead of quitting the app.
• Better toast notifications and added 'opened background tab' toast if compact mode is enabled

Fixes:

• Fixed essentials/pinned tabs not loading if 'reset to default on startup' is enabled.
• Fixed context menu allowing the user to remove the last workspace
• Fixed animations for glance's buttons and unfocusing the URL bar, as well as enter/exit animations for compact mode
• Fixed accessibility issues with the URL bar on light mode. Also centered the URL bar to the screen.
• Fixed some issues with right side tabs on collapsed mode
• Fixed some issues with importing mods

Release Release build - 1.12.2b (2025-05-07) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release Just a small update to fix some bugs and introduce some minor features! New Features Added a new preference in about:preferences -> 'Startup'. Continue where you left off allows...

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[oldschool]

@lokamoka820 Are you using Zen? How do you like it?

 

[lokamoka820]

@lokamoka820 Are you using Zen? How do you like it?

I tried it in my Firefox based browsers journey recently, it has nice features, but to be honest, I'm not used to vertical tabs in general, so I don't use it right now.

 

[silversurfer]

Zen Stable Release build - 1.12.3b (2025-05-08)

This is just a small update to fix some bugs!

Fixes​

• Fixed toast notifications not aligning when tabs are on the right.
• Fixed restoring previous tab not working on some cases
• Fixed compact mode always showing a background tab has been added
• Other small fixes and improvements

Release Release build - 1.12.3b (2025-05-08) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release This is just a small update to fix some bugs! Fixes Fixed toast notifications not aligning when tabs are on the right. Fixed restoring previous tab not working on some cases Fix...

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[n8chavez]

Zen 1.12.4b​

New Features​

• Updated firefox 138.0.3
• For macos users, dragging tabs and changing the texture for the workspace's background now provides haptic feedback (zen.haptic-feedback.enabled)
• The 'copy current url' toast now displays a share icon (only on windows and macos)
• The urlbar now can search through renamed pinned tabs

Fixes​

• Fixed issues with toast notifications not being hidden after a timeout and displaying when they shouldn't
• Fixed macos close buttons being misaligned on collapsed sidebar (#7129)
• Fixed the download animation appearing on all the windows (#8247)
• When using Tabs on the Right, the Glance controls are on the wrong side (#7910)
• Fixed various issues with the urlbar on double toolbar mode
• Fixed some issues with restoring the previous session

 

[silversurfer]

Zen Stable Release build - 1.12.5b (2025-05-14)​

Fixes​

• Fixed a weird shadow with the URL bar.
• Fixed all tabs button appearing unexpectedly.

Release Release build - 1.12.5b (2025-05-14) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release Fixes Fixed a weird shadow with the URL bar. Fixed all tabs button appearing unexpectedly. File Checksums (SHA-256) ed2611f5abab7b1534ccd3df7c45a3534fcab39fe8638fdf215dbed25d3...

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[silversurfer]

Zen Stable Release build - 1.12.6b (2025-05-20)

This new release updates Firefox to the latest version which fixes various security issues.

New Features​

• Updated to Firefox 138.0.4
• Better compact mode support for multiple toolbars.

Fixes​

• Compact mode showing 'tab opened in the background' when having multiple toolbars.
• An issue with GTK popups having low contrast.
• Tabs not being able to unload after closing Glance.
• An issue with updating invalid mods clearing the mod list.
• An accessibility issue with the scrollbar on the sidebar.
• Opening a new link in split view while having Glance open.
• 'All tabs' menu not showing any text when collapsed toolbar is enabled.

Breaking Changes​

• The customizable UI on the tab strip (located between the top and bottom icons) has been discontinued due to the way the internal layout functions—buttons placed in that area are automatically removed. While it’s possible to re-enable this feature by doing some hacky CSS, doing so may lead to instability or breakage, and is not officially supported.

Theme Changes​

• Changed the layout of workspaces and their icons internally to provide a more stable layout that doesn't require floating elements. We finally managed to get it to how we wanted it to be, so it will change less in the future.

Release Release build - 1.12.6b (2025-05-20) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release This new release updates Firefox to the latest version which fixes various security issues. New Features Updated to Firefox 138.0.4 Better compact mode support for multiple tool...

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[silversurfer]

Zen Stable Release build - 1.12.7b (2025-05-21)

New Features​

• A much better transition between workspaces gradients

Fixes​

• Fixed window control buttons not appearing on hover
• Fixed double click on the tab strip not opening a new tab
• Fixed dragging tabs with glance open acting weird

Release Release build - 1.12.7b (2025-05-21) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release New Features A much better transition between workspaces gradients Fixes Fixed window control buttons not appearing on hover Fixed double click on the tab strip not opening a ...

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[silversurfer]

Zen Stable Release build - 1.12.9b (2025-05-30)​

This update includes several fixes, security updates, and a few changes! We've bundled the updates for Firefox 139.0 and 139.0.1 into the same release. Since Firefox 139.0 had some rendering issues on Windows for NVIDIA users, we waited an extra day to release this update to ensure the issues were resolved.

New Features​

• Updated to Firefox 139.0 and 139.0.1
• Added automatic updates for mods
• Auto tab unloader now uses Firefox's default tab discarding feature, which is based on time and memory usage, instead of the previous time-only method
• Improved performance for rendering rounded corners in the webview
• Enabled the browser to prioritize more important processes when Zen is under memory pressure on macOS
• The context menu item 'Search text on search engine' now opens Glance instead of a new tab

Fixes​

• Pinned and essential tabs not restoring their icons correctly
• Other issues with split views and Glance
• Compact mode should now work correctly after closing the window — please let us know if you still experience issues

Release Release build - 1.12.9b (2025-05-30) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release This update includes several fixes, security updates, and a few changes! We've bundled the updates for Firefox 139.0 and 139.0.1 into the same release. Since Firefox 139.0 had so...

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[silversurfer]

Zen Stable Release build - 1.12.10b (2025-06-01)​

Fixes​

• An issue with migration that leaded to unexpected behavior when starting up zen, leading to some services being unavailable.
• Unloading pinned tabs using the wrong favicon instead of the cached one.
• Gradients not showing when restoring multiple windows at once
• Restoring previously closed pinned tabs being on the wrong container.

Release Release build - 1.12.10b (2025-06-01) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release Fixes An issue with migration that leaded to unexpected behavior when starting up zen, leading to some services being unavailable. Unloading pinned tabs using the wrong favicon ...

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[silversurfer]

Zen Stable Release build - 1.13b (2025-06-13)

This update includes overall fixes, stability and a new way to manage spaces

Security​

• Various security fixes

New Features​

• There's a new way to manage spaces, which brings a more intuitive and user-friendly experience
• Updated to firefox 139.0.4
• Added support for google safebrowsing for better security
• Collapsed toolbarr gets a slight UI redesign

Fixes​

• Fixed issues related to glance and split view
• Fixed performance issues and high GPU usage for some users
• Other small fixes and improvements

Breaking Changes​

• Customizable UI buttons at the bottom has been reset to a new default state

Release Release build - 1.13b (2025-06-13) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release This update includes overall fixes, stability and a new way to manage spaces Security Various security fixes New Features There's a new way to manage spaces, which brings a more...

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[silversurfer]

Zen Stable Release build - 1.13.1b (2025-06-15)

Fixes​

• Small fixes from the previous release.

Release Release build - 1.13.1b (2025-06-15) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release Fixes Small fixes from the previous release.

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[silversurfer]

Zen Stable Release build - 1.13.2b (2025-06-16)

New Features​

• Show spaces when right clicking on the workspace indicator

Release Release build - 1.13.2b (2025-06-16) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release New Features Show spaces when right clicking on the workspace indicator

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Release notes - Zen

Zen Browser is built for speed, security, and true privacy. Download now to enjoy a beautifully-designed, distraction-free web experience packed with features.

zen-browser.app

 

[silversurfer]

Zen Stable Release build - 1.14b (2025-06-29)

Security​

• Various security fixes

New Features​

• Upgraded to Firefox 140.0.2.
• Introduced a refreshed look and feel for the color picker.
• Added automatic dark/light mode detection based on the browser's background.
• Improved gradient rendering to reduce dithering artifacts.
• Moved mods to a C++ backend for enhanced performance, stability, and caching.
• Made workspace swiping smoother with animated background transitions and improved responsiveness.
• Simplified the compact mode toggle: now a single button replaces the previous submenu in single-toolbar setups.
• The Add-ons button can now be removed from the toolbar.

Fixes​

• Fixed visual twitching when cancelling a drag-to-split operation.
• Resolved an issue with tab switching when tabs overflow the toolbar.

Changes​

• Legacy customization styles are now disabled by default for new users unless a userChrome.css file is present.
• New user profiles now have container-specific essentials enabled by default.

Release Release build - 1.14b (2025-06-29) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release Security Various security fixes New Features Upgraded to Firefox 140.0.2. Introduced a refreshed look and feel for the color picker. Added automatic dark/light mode detection ba...

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[silversurfer]

Zen Stable Release build - 1.14.1b (2025-07-01)

Fixed a crash with third party tools

Release Release build - 1.14.1b (2025-07-01) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release Fixes Fixed a crash with third party tools

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Zen Stable Release build - 1.14.2b (2025-07-03)

Fixed an issue when disabling mods

Release Release build - 1.14.2b (2025-07-03) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release Fixes Fixed an issue when disabling mods

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[silversurfer]

Zen Stable Release build - 1.14.3b (2025-07-09)

Fixes​

• Improved default colors for the color picker
• Fixed various issues in various places

Release Release build - 1.14.3b (2025-07-09) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release Fixes Improved default colors for the color picker Fixed various issues in various places

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[silversurfer]

Zen Stable Release build - 1.14.5b (2025-07-13)

Fixes​

• Fixed compact mode turning off when restoring windows
• Fixed accessibility issues when using custom colors

Release Release build - 1.14.5b (2025-07-13) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release Fixes Fixed compact mode turning off when restoring windows Fixed accessibility issues when using custom colors

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Zen Stable Release build - 1.14.4b (2025-07-10)

Fixes​

• the color picker turning the colors into a white background

Release Release build - 1.14.4b (2025-07-10) · zen-browser/desktop

Zen Stable Release Fixes the color picker turning the colors into a white background

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