Zen Browser 1.10b

Zen Browser

Zen Browser is a privacy-focused, open-source web browser built on Mozilla Firefox, offering users a secure and customizable browsing experience. It emphasizes privacy by blocking trackers, ads, and ensuring your data isn't collected.

With Zen Mods, users can enhance their browser experience with various customization options, including features like split views and vertical tabs. The browser is designed for efficiency, providing fast browsing speeds and a lightweight interface.

Zen Browser prioritizes user control over the browsing experience, offering a minimal yet powerful alternative to traditional web browsers while keeping your online activity private.

Zen Browser’s DRM limitation

Zen Browser currently lacks support for DRM-protected content, meaning streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max are inaccessible. This is due to the absence of a Widevine license, which requires significant costs and is financially unfeasible for the developer. Additionally, applying for this license would require Zen to be part of a larger company, similar to Mozilla or Brave. Therefore, DRM-protected media won't be supported in Zen Browser for the foreseeable future.

Zen Browser offers features that improve user experience, privacy, and customization:

Privacy-Focused: Blocks trackers and minimizes data collection.
Automatic Updates: Keeps the browser updated with security patches.
Zen Mods: Customizable themes and layouts.
Workspaces: Organize tabs into different workspaces.
Compact Mode: Maximizes screen space by minimizing UI elements.
Zen Glance: Quick website previews.
Split Views: View multiple tabs in the same window.
Sidebar: Access bookmarks and tools quickly.
Vertical Tabs: Manage tabs vertically.
Container Tabs: Separate browsing sessions.
Fast Profile Switcher: Switch between profiles easily.
Tab Folders: Organize tabs into folders.
Customizable UI: Personalize browser interface.
Security Features: Inherits Firefox’s robust security.
Fast Performance: Lightweight and optimized for speed.
Zen Mods Customization: Deep customization with mods.
Quick Access: Easy access to favorite websites.
Open Source: Built on Mozilla Firefox with community collaboration.
Community-Driven: Active development and feedback from users.
GitHub Repository: Contribute and review the source code.

Zen Browser 1.10b changelog:

New 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 urlbar will now focus the web view, meaning the input will be fully blurred

Fixes

Glance should now not 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 spacings, 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