Zen Browser 1.15.3b has been released, offering several new features and enhancements aimed at boosting productivity. The update includes improved functionality for closing pending pinned tabs with wheel clicking, integration of system accent colors, and fixes to resolve issues like memory management problems and startup freezes. Additionally, the browser's compact mode stability has been improved, and the URL bar hover bug has been addressed.

Zen Browser 1.15.3b: Boosting Productivity to New Heights

Zen Browser 1.153b, a Firefox-based browser designed to revolutionize your productivity and help you stay focused on what matters most, has been released. This new release brings several new features, bug fixes, and improvements that enhance the overall browsing experience.

New Features and Enhancements:

1. Convenience with Wheel Clicking: A new functionality allows you to instantly close a pending pinned tab by clicking the wheel, freeing up space for other tabs.
2. System Accent Color Integration: Zen Browser now seamlessly integrates with your system's accent color, providing a more consistent and visually appealing look.

Bug Fixes:

1. Compact Mode Stability: An issue has been addressed that caused compact mode to turn off unexpectedly after startup, ensuring a smooth experience for users who prefer this layout.
2. Memory Management Improvements: A fix has been implemented to resolve memory issues when creating new folders, making Zen Browser more efficient and responsive.
3. Startup Performance Optimization: An issue that caused the browser to freeze during startup on some systems has been fixed, ensuring faster loading times for users.
4. Urlbar Hover Fix: The compact mode sidebar will no longer appear unexpectedly when hovering over the URL bar.

Streamlined User Experience:

To further enhance the browsing experience, some adjustments to the context menu have been made:

1. Split Tabs Context Menu Item: This item will now only appear when it's applicable, ensuring that users are presented with relevant options and avoiding clutter in the context menu.

Zen Release build - 1.15.3b (2025-08-31)

Zen Stable Release New Feature.s Wheel clicking on a pending pinned tab will now close it. Instead of the default orange color, the accent color will now be the system accent color.

Release Release build - 1.15.3b (2025-08-31) · zen-browser/desktop