Link to release notes: https://zen-browser.app/release-notes/

I saw that the icon and UI changed, so I looked up the release information. They’re preparing for the first stable release!

If you encounter any issues, please report them on the issues page. Thanks everyone for your feedback! ❤️

This release introduces a new stage for Zen Browser, the beta stage! This means that we are getting closer to a stable release, and we are now focusing on fixing bugs and improving the overall experience. We’ve made some significant changes to the UI, including a new layout for the browser called single toolbar and much more!

Fixes

  • Various fixes in version 20
  • Fix pinned tab state and favicon handling #2853
  • Prevent pins deletion from database on non explicit tab closes (window closing) #2875
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Features

  • New branding and logos!
  • Updated zen glance animations for smoother transitions and adjust timing (Still in development)
  • Add reset to pinned URL button to pinned tabs
  • Made the URL bar background more rounded
  • Updated to Firefox 133.0
  • Added support for -moz-gtk-csd-reversed-placement on Linux
  • Enhance workspace deactivation styles with grayscale filter for better visibility
  • Windows and linux ARM64 builds are now available on the github for testing!
  • Hide container label when URL bar is narrow
  • Macos ARM64 builds will now ship with PGO, performance increase!
  • Added different layouts for zen: single toolbar, multiple toolbars, and no toolbar
  • The URL bar will now be floating on the top of the page
  • Added native mica support for Windows 11
  • Added hiding window controls support
  • Created new animations for glance
  • Added context aware animations for workspace switching
  • New onboarding experience for new users!
  • Started experimenting with horizontal tabs
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    18 hours ago

    That is true

    The website says “customizable to the last pixel”, so I’m hoping they leave in all the options once they release properly. I might disable updates at some point waiting for that