Zen Browser has officially launched its latest release build, version 1.12.2b, on May 7, 2025. This update focuses on enhancing user experience with minor feature additions and bug fixes. Notable updates include a new option allowing users to resume browsing from their last selected tab, whether pinned or not, which can be found in the preferences under about:preferences -> 'Startup'.
In addition, the browser now features an automatic theme that adapts to the system's light or dark mode, enabled by default for new installations and profiles. Users can also find an improved user interface for the 'switch tab' function directly on the URL bar, a feature contributed by GitHub user @ferrocyante. For MacOS users, the browser has improved functionality to restore tabs correctly after closing all windows.
The update also enhances toast notifications, introducing a new notification for 'opened background tab' when compact mode is active.
Several bugs have been addressed in this release, including:
- Fixing issues with pinned tabs not loading when 'reset to default on startup' is selected.
- Resolving context menu problems that allowed users to remove the last workspace.
- Correcting animations for glance buttons and URL bar focus, as well as animations for entering and exiting compact mode.
- Enhancing accessibility issues with the URL bar in light mode, including centering it on the screen.
- Fixing problems with right-side tabs in collapsed mode and issues related to importing modifications.
Overall, Zen Browser version 1.12.2b aims to provide a smoother and more intuitive browsing experience while continuing to address user feedback and technical glitches.
Looking ahead, further updates may focus on additional feature enhancements, improved performance metrics, and expanded compatibility with more operating systems and devices to ensure that Zen Browser remains a competitive and user-friendly option in the ever-evolving landscape of web browsers
In addition, the browser now features an automatic theme that adapts to the system's light or dark mode, enabled by default for new installations and profiles. Users can also find an improved user interface for the 'switch tab' function directly on the URL bar, a feature contributed by GitHub user @ferrocyante. For MacOS users, the browser has improved functionality to restore tabs correctly after closing all windows.
The update also enhances toast notifications, introducing a new notification for 'opened background tab' when compact mode is active.
Several bugs have been addressed in this release, including:
- Fixing issues with pinned tabs not loading when 'reset to default on startup' is selected.
- Resolving context menu problems that allowed users to remove the last workspace.
- Correcting animations for glance buttons and URL bar focus, as well as animations for entering and exiting compact mode.
- Enhancing accessibility issues with the URL bar in light mode, including centering it on the screen.
- Fixing problems with right-side tabs in collapsed mode and issues related to importing modifications.
Overall, Zen Browser version 1.12.2b aims to provide a smoother and more intuitive browsing experience while continuing to address user feedback and technical glitches.
Looking ahead, further updates may focus on additional feature enhancements, improved performance metrics, and expanded compatibility with more operating systems and devices to ensure that Zen Browser remains a competitive and user-friendly option in the ever-evolving landscape of web browsers
Zen Browser 1.12.2b released
A new Zen Browser release build is now available, implementing minor features and addressing various bugs. The latest updates introduce a preference for resuming browsing from the last selected tab, an automatic theme for toggling between light and dark modes, a user interface for 'switch tab' on the URL bar, enhanced toast notifications, and resolutions for accessibility challenges related to the URL bar, right-side tabs in collapsed mode, and the importation of modifications.
