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Release notes for version 1.11.5b

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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

✓ 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

⭐ Features

Release notes for version 1.11.4b

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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This update includes a number of bug fixes and performance improvements!

✓ 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)

⭐ 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

Release notes for version 1.11.3b

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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We are back with some nice QoL improvements and bug fixes. We decided that the release of Firefox 138 will be the defining moment for Zen, allowing stable enough groups for us to release tab folders! We are also working on something called 'Zen Library'!

✓ Fixes

Fixed Glance occasionally acting weird when cycling tabs with the keyboard
Fixed various animations and generic issues in compact mode
Fixed an incorrect URL bar height when exiting from full-screen videos
Fixed the sidebar being visible in compact mode when opening the floating URL bar
Fixed 'Ctrl+T' occasionally opening on the current tab when pressing 'Ctrl+Enter'
Fixed pinned tabs disappearing after restart when splitting or duplicating them

⭐ Features

On MacOS, you can now cycle through tabs with 'Cmd+Option+UP' or 'Cmd+Option+DOWN'
Blurring the input will now fully un-select the text
Windows binaries are now correctly signed and *should* not be flagged by any antivirus
New media control state for sites using WebRTC, like Discord and Google Meet that allows you to mute/unmute the camera and mic
Added better support for `zen.theme.content-element-separation` being 0 in 'about:config' for different Zen features

Release notes for version 1.11.2b

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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Another stability update for Zen, while we prepare some cool new features for the future! Clue: it starts with an 'F'

✓ Fixes

Fixed the URL bar showing a transparent background after clicking 'Ctrl+T' in a fullscreen video (#6996)
Fixed the browser breaking shortly after 'Close other tabs (#7459)
Fixed the opacity of #urlbar element sometimes being overwritten (#7454)
Fixed flashbangs on Mica context panels
Fixed Firefox sidebar staying on the left permanently
Other fixes to compact mode, Glance and PiP integration with the media player

⭐ Features

Updated to Firefox 137.0.1
Added support for Linux transparency under the `zen.widget.linux.transparency` preference
Added support for drag-and-drop essentials to split 2 tabs together; when pinning a non-pinned tab with a pinned tab, the pinned tab will be duplicated instead of being added into the split view group

Release notes for version 1.11.1b

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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This small update brings some nice fixes and stability improvements to Zen

✓ Fixes

Fixed Glance not becoming it's own tab when expanding
Fixed custom colors not persisting across sessions
Fixed compact mode on the right shifting the website to the left

Release notes for version 1.11b

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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This update brings in some new QoL improvements that we think you'll love, and more stability!

⚠️ Breaking changes

While we understand some of you used the web panels feature, recent research lead us to completely removing it due to security concerns and difficulties in maintaining it. We recommend using split views instead. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

✓ Fixes

Fixed dialogs in Glance tabs shrinking
Fixed Glance opening links that are not http(s) or files (such as magnet links)
Fixed opening Glance tabs while in a split view
Fixed huge performance degradation and high CPU usage when using extensions with the 'tab access' permission (#7057)
Fixed windows showing Mozilla as Zen's vendor
Fixed opening the certificate manager from the settings (#7083)
Tab unloader now unloads tabs that are not in the current workspace
Fixed tabs not moving to forced workspaces
Media Playback Continues After Unloading a Pinned Tab (#6995)
Fixed restoring tabs with split views making the browser not load anything
Fixed other related workspace changing issues

🖌 Theme Changes

Media query '-moz-bool-pref:' has been changed to '-moz-pref()'. This was removed in Firefox 137, but we added support for the old implementation until 138

⭐ Features

Updated to Firefox 137.0
Added support for 'split Glance tab' in the Glance button menu
Added support for Mica context menus and panels
Added support for MacOS native panel backgrounds
Mica and acrylic don't require a restart anymore to take effect
Increased security by following Mozilla's new guidelines for parent process event handling

Release notes for version 1.10.3b

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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Terribly sorry for the frequent updates, this emergency release simply updates Firefox, fixing a critical vulnerability in chromium's sandboxing system. You can read more here:

https://cyberinsider.com/firefox-says-its-vulnerable-to-chromes-zero-day-used-in-espionage-attacks/

⭐ Features

Updated Firefox to 136.0.4

Release notes for version 1.10.2b

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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Just a small update to improve stability while we work on much bigger things like: tab folders, a new workspace management UI, a new settings panel, and more. Sorry!

✓ Fixes

Fixed the media player's playback rate and overflow not being updated correctly
Fixed pinning tabs in private mode making the browser unresponsive
Fixed compact mode and back/forward mouse buttons switching workspaces or not hiding the sidebar

⭐ Features

Updated to Firefox 136.0.3
Split views now persist across restarts
Toasts will now appear on the left when the sidebar is on the right

Release notes for version 1.10.1b

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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A small update with some bug fixes and improvements. We've also added a feature many of you have been asking for: a minimize button for Picture-in-Picture mode!

✓ Fixes

Fixed media player having low contrast on automatic theme
Fixed removing dots on the gradient generator, making more appear when changing the color
Fixed tab unloader asking for confirmation to leave the site before unloading tabs
Fixed drag-to-pin not working on private windows
Fixed overflowing tabs scrolling to the top when the media player is open
Fixed unloaded tabs still taking up memory
Fixed Flatpak users mounting shader cache to the wrong directory

⭐ Features

Added a minimize button to Picture-in-Picture
Workspace icons will now collapse if there are too many overflowing the sidebar
Media player now also accounts for video playback speed modifiers

Release notes for version 1.10b

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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This small but mighty update includes some exciting new features and improvements to Zen, such as passkey support for MacOS, and a media player controller that's fully integrated with Picture-in-Picture mode.

✓ Fixes

Glance should no longer close if 'onbeforeunload' is triggered
Fixed splitting more than 3 tabs by dragging them to the web view
Fixed unloading pinned tabs that had 'onbeforeunload' listeners
Fixed and tweaked small UI issues with spacing, animations, and more
Fixed toolbars being different sizes and overflowing buttons not hidding when starting the browser
For Wayland users, fixed UI panels being cut off the screen (e.g. install extension panel)
Fixed opening external links not being focused and appearing at the end of the tab list

⭐ Features

Added support for passkeys on MacOS
Added a media player controller that's fully integrated with Picture-in-Picture mode
Updated to Firefox 136.0.2
Added a default favicon for broken site favicons
Better toast notifications UI
Pressing ESC on newtab URL bar will now focus the web view, meaning the input will be fully blurred

Release notes for version 1.9.1b

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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Another update with stability improvements.

✓ Fixes

Fixed new tabs opening where Essentials are in some cases
Fixed a bug where workspace-specific bookmarks don't work
Fixed re-arranging tabs while having Glance opened
Fixed UI issues with double toolbar in the URL bar icons
Fixed dropping tabs outside of the window not opening the new tab
Fixed session restore not working with closed windows
Fixed compact mode not hiding when minimizing the window

⭐ Features

Added the option to drag-and-drop a tab to the right side of the screen to split
Updated to Firefox 136.0.1
Glance now asks for confirmation before closing if it's focused on an input field

Release notes for version 1.9b

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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Another nice update for Zen! This time, we've added a new feature that allows you to drag-and-drop tabs into the browser to split them!

✓ Fixes

Fixed pinned tabs being subject to appearing on the essentials container
Fixed opening bookmarks on empty tab pages
Fixed automatic Glance opening from the edge of the screen
Fixed background gradients not showing the colors in the correct order
Fixed creating essentials being in the wrong order
Fixed watermark not waiting enough time and startup layout
Fixed reordering tabs not being correctly saved for pinned tabs
Fixed bookmark items not opening
Fixed not hiding empty tab from add-ons, crashing the browser on some cases
Fixed compact mode sidebar animating on an empty state and not animating properly when having the URL bar floating
Fixed expanding glance not opening in the correct position when having container specific essentials
Fixed external links not opening in the correct workspace container
Fixed the AppImage version not being able to set itself as the default web browser
Fixed closing the browser in an empty state opening about:blank on startup
Fixed Linux users crashing when closing the laptop lid
Fixed dragging tabs from different windows crashing the browser if they are from different containers

⭐ Features

Updated to Firefox 136.0
Added support for a drag-and-drop tab split feature that also groups tabs in a nice UI!
Implemented a more complete JPEG XL decoding and OS support, allowing things such as animated images and more
Allow having full URL without https in sidebar (zen.urlbar.show-domain-only-in-sidebar)
Add preference to hide one-off search buttons (off by default, zen.urlbar.hide-one-offs)
Added martial arts emoji to the default emoji set
MacOS users can now control what window material they have (zen.widget.macos.window-material, 1 to 7, default is 2)
Added support to drag-and-drop tabs from other windows while in compact mode
Small changes to padding around the website and URL bar
Favicons should render with better corners now
Did some changes to the default onboarding essentials selection as some people had concerns about them

Release notes for version 1.8.2b

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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Another update with many bug fixes!

✓ Fixes

Fixed pinned tabs re-ordering on startup
Fixed bookmarks not inheriting the container from the workspace
Fixed URL bar in compact mode being clipped by the window
Fixed re-ordering normal tabs not working sometimes
Fixed pinning a tab adding them to the essentials container
Other small fixes for compact mode not animating properly

⭐ Features

localhost and http URL will no longer be trimmed in single toolbar layout

Release notes for version 1.8.1b

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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Small update with some bug fixes and improvements.

✓ Fixes

Fixed updating from older versions not showing tabs from other workspaces at startup
Fixed double-clicking on essentials not restoring their URL
Fixed re-ordering tabs with glance changing locations
Fixed opening the settings page not selecting the tab
Fixed issues where a new profile would be created
Fixed floating URL bar when entering compact mode using double toolbars

Release notes for version 1.8b

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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Huge update filled with improvements and QoL features.

P.S. Check out this cool site! https://doeszenhavedrmyet.com/

⚠️ Breaking changes

Removed profile switching toolbar button and dialog, now that firefox will release them in their next version
Bottom toolbar has been reset to the default

✓ Fixes

Fixed weird text generation when rendering PDFs/Google Docs on some websites, without the need to disable hardware acceleration
Fixed glance opening on the wrong location when expanding while opened on a normal tab
Fixed tabs being clipped while dragging with the touchpad
Fixed the floating URL bar hiding while doing IME composition
Fixed transparent URL bar when focusing it on fullscreen
Fixed workspace switching sometimes selecting the wrong previously selected tab
Fixed tabs sharing screens not hiding when switching workspaces
Fixed URL bar glitching when focusing in compact mode
Fixed pinned tabs separator using the wrong tabs when hiding
Fixed rearanging essential tabs containing glance tabs
Fixed normal tabs opening where pinned tabs are after having a glance tab opened
Fixed trying to unload an about:* page rendering the browser useless
Fixed floating URL bar glitching hovering compact mode sidebar
Fixed pinned/essentials tabs being reorganized when opening multiple windows
Fixed renaming/changing icons on some occations not working
Fixed pinning tabs with glance opened not working
Fixed pinned tabs / essentials opening in the container that the window was opened
Fixed not being able to move around multiple pinned tabs at the same time
Fixed selecting essentials/pinned tabs when switching workspaces
Fixed opening new windows with contaienr specific essentials showing all at once

⭐ Features

🔥 Tabs are handled in different containers, meaning faster transitions and better swiping experience
🔥 Added support for acrylic backgrounds for windows 11 with mica support
🔥 Added a better gradient generator that follows color theory
🔥 Added support renaming pinned tabs
🔥 Added support for a state-less empty tab (only enabled if 'zen.urlbar.replace-newtab' is enabled)
🔥 New, better on boarding experience
Pinned tabs will now have an 'indicator' to reset back to the original URL
Windows users will now be able to watch DRM content (experimental wmfcdm encrypted media, off by default)
Improved URL bar styles, colors and more
Updated to firefox 135.0.1
When opening a new tab with the URL bar, the newtab button is now selected for better understanding
Added a timer setting that states how much the newtab URL bar should wait before clearing it's contents (default is 45 seconds)
Faster initialization of the UI and better initial loading experience
Increased font size for macos users
MacOS users will now have zen display as 'Zen' instead of 'Zen Browser' in the native top bar
Removed 'status alert' green dot from tabs
Added improved and bouncier toast notifications
URL bar is now fully floatable, always at the center of the screen and with better looks
Added an option to completly ignore hovering over the compact mode sidebar ('zen.view.compact.show-sidebar-and-toolbar-on-hover' in about:config)
Improved shadows, borders and corners in common UI elements
Compact mode now also gets texture if any is set
MacOS window buttons are now mono colored (zen.widget.mac.mono-window-controls in about:config)
Add support for additional languages: Welsh, Estonian, Persian, Finnish, Hebrew, and Icelandic
Swiping between workspaces now has a force feedback and a maximum limit
Double clicking on an essential now resets to the original URL
Changed default behaviour of the '-' button on pinned tabs to reset, unload and switch the tab

Release notes for version 1.7.6b

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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This release is a small one, but it brings a few fixes and a new feature.

✓ Fixes

Fixed sidebar icons all looking the same
Fixed floating URL bar making the compact mode appear for some time
Fixed tabs appearing on the pinned tabs section
Fixed middle mouse click on the sidebar not opening a new tab
Fixed notifications not being able to be closed
Fixed URL bar margins when using single toolbar mode
Fixed tabs scrolling to the top constantly
Fixed changing tabs not being scrolled to when overflowing the sidebar
Fixed opening glance tabs on essentials messing up the sidebar
Fixed pinned tabs appearing on normal container after a restart

⭐ Features

Tabs can now be dragged into pinned tabs by dragging them into the workspace indicator

Release notes for version 1.7.5b

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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Another stability update while we are figuring big changes out!

This update has been focused on adding some cool new features such as removing the need of new tabs and a better glance experience. We have also fixed a lot of bugs that have been reported by the community, thank you for your feedback!

⚠️ Breaking changes

Disabled tab previews by default, can be enabled in settings
We now use the .tar.xz format for the linux release
New tabs have been removed, check the features section
Replaced default toolbar layout, the profile button with the settings icon

✓ Fixes

Fixed double clicking the sidebar not opening a new tab
Fixed having tabs for workspace containers not changing containers
Fixed tabs scrolling to the top each time a tab is closed
Fixed 'Switch to workspace where container is set as default when opening container tabs' not working
Fixed sidebar spacings and styling issues
Fixed glance sometimes crashing when opening a new tab
Fixed workspaces switching randomly when closing a tab in certain scenarios
Fixed hard-locks randomly appearing, often due to keyboard shortcuts
Fixed essentials having scrollbar issues
Fixed glance tabs being unloaded
Fixed unloading about: pages making the browser unresponsive
Fixed settings page not displaying correctly some of the shortcut descriptions
Fixed mute button having a broken icon
Fixed bug where container-specific essentials don't remain focused when switching workspaces

⭐ Features

Updated to firefox 135.0
NEW TABS HAVE BEEN REMOVED, instead we are opting for opening the URL bar and then pressing enter to open a new tab ('zen.urlbar.replace-newtab' to false in about:config to revert)
Added the ability to pinning or adding to essentials by simply dragging and dropping
Add thin scrollbar style to vertical tabs for improved aesthetics
Added support for having glance in multiple tabs!
Floating URL bar doesn't show the compact mode sidebar anymore
Added a 'copy current URL as markdown' shortcut
New glance UI and animations
New icons!
Improved workspace switching with gestures

Release notes for version 1.7.4b

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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Quick fix for a critical bug that was introduced in the previous release.

✓ Fixes

Fixed the browser not opening when having multiple windows
Fixed macos fullscreen having a weird shadow

Release notes for version 1.7.3b

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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In this release, more stability and performance improvements have been made.

⚠️ Breaking changes

The default newtab position is now at the top (can be disabled in the settings under Look & Feel)
Changed default pinned behaviour where it always opens a new tab if only pinned tabs exist

✓ Fixes

Fixed essentials background having the wrong border radius
Fixed compact mode sidebar not re-opening when the animation key is off
Fixed closing pinned tabs with CTRL+W making the browser unuseable
Fixed glance opening on essential tabs even if it's disabled (#4564)
Fixed crash on overflow menu in macos
Fixed elements shifting on macos fullscreen
Fixed changing entering on customizable mode when having multiple windows
Fixed empty space ontop of the vertical tabs when there's no buttons inside it
Fixed having an empty overflow menu when using single toolbar layout
Fixed print dialog not opening and fixed website dialogs being clipped
Fixed keyboard shortcuts not working after pinning extension to the bookmarks bar
Fixed tabs overflowing the browser when closing multiple essential tabs
Fixed visual inconsistency with split view confirmation popup

⭐ Features

Macos users with single toolbar layout will now NOT have the three dots panel button. This is done to decreased used space. Alternatives can be using the macos native menu bar or disabling it with 'zen.view.mac.show-three-dot-menu' in about:config
MacOS builds are now in a single, unified DMG file
Pinned tabs AND normal tabs will now scroll together in order to increase visibility
Glance now has a more native feel to it
Glance will now wait for the answer to 'this page might not save your data' before closing the tab
Better and more consistent workspace transition for touchpad users
Added more native tab border radius
Split view rearangement now has transition animations
Improved the display of workspace icons in the workspace switcher
New tab animation is now smoother
Increase tab unloader timeout from 20 to 40 minutes
Compact mode doesn't animate if the mouse is already on the sidebar
Made the animation of workspace switching faster and smoother
Add ellipsis to URL bar placeholder text for improved visibility
If the newtab button is at the top, new tabs will be inserted at the top as well

Release notes for version 1.7.2b

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

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Another stability update, where we've fixed a few more bugs and improved the overall feel of the app.

This is a small update, released primarily to keep Firefox up to date while we work on the next big update.

✓ Fixes

Fixed firefox sidebar spacings
Fixed compact mode rounded corners
Fixed native fonts for windows and linux
Fixed sidebar hiding icons when they could easily fit
Fixed native rounded corners for each OS
Fixed an error when opening zen when having compact mode enabled
Fixed glance messing up with tabs after being closed
Fixed workspaces not initializing when the button is missing from the toolbar

⭐ Features

Update Firefox version to 134.0.2
Improved glance animations
Glance now opens automatically on essential tabs instead of a new tab
Add dark mode support for dialog box
Essentials/URL bar background is now calculated based on the window color, making it look more blended
Adjusted overall spacings and rounded corners around the browser for a better feel