Zen Browser has released version 1.17.12b, addressing two issues that were affecting its performance. The update fixes a problem with the title bar display for Windows users, making it easier to identify open browser windows. Additionally, compact mode can now reliably launch in new or private windows, eliminating a previous issue that caused problems when trying to access this feature.

Zen Browser 1.17.12b released

Zen Browser is getting another update today; version 1.17.12b has hit their download page.

One thing fixed was a problem with the title bar display, specifically affecting Windows users. That should now be sorted, making it easier to spot which window belongs to the browser when you have multiple ones open.

There’s also been work on compact mode itself. It used to fail to launch properly in new or private windows, like setting off an alarm. Hopefully, that particular little hiccup is fixed too, so compact mode can reliably start up as expected whenever you want it.

These tweaks are part of the ongoing effort by Zen Browser developers to iron out kinks and generally make things smoother for everyone using the browser. They’re focusing on stability behind the scenes again.

Release Zen Browser build - 1.17.12b (2025-11-30)

Zen Stable Release Fixes Fixed titlebars not displaying correctly on WIndows Fixed compact mode not initializing correctly on new windows or private windows

Release Release build - 1.17.12b (2025-11-30) · zen-browser/desktop