Zen Browser 1.12.6b has been released, featuring an update to Firefox version 138.0.4 and addressing several security vulnerabilities. The latest updates feature enhanced compact mode support for multiple toolbars, resolved issues with GTK popups, tab unloading functionality after closing Glance, and improvements to accessibility concerning the sidebar scrollbar. The customizable user interface on the tab strip has been discontinued, and the internal layout of workspaces and icons has been modified to ensure a more stable configuration.
Zen Browser 1.12.6b
This new release updates Firefox to the latest version which fixes various security issues.
New Features
- Updated to Firefox 138.0.4
- Better compact mode support for multiple toolbars.
Fixes
- Compact mode showing 'tab opened in the background' when having multiple toolbars.
- An issue with GTK popups having low contrast.
- Tabs not being able to unload after closing Glance.
- An issue with updating invalid mods clearing the mod list.
- An accessibility issue with the scrollbar on the sidebar.
- Opening a new link in split view while having Glance open.
- 'All tabs' menu not showing any text when collapsed toolbar is enabled.
Breaking Changes
- The customizable UI on the tab strip (located between the top and bottom icons) has been discontinued due to the way the internal layout functions—buttons placed in that area are automatically removed. While it’s possible to re-enable this feature by doing some hacky CSS, doing so may lead to instability or breakage, and is not officially supported.
Theme Changes
- Changed the layout of workspaces and their icons internally to provide a more stable layout that doesn't require floating elements. We finally managed to get it to how we wanted it to be, so it will change less in the future.
