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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