Zen Browser has released a new version, 1.17.14b. This update includes some minor but useful changes for users who care about fine-tuning their experience. The compact mode now allows you to customize the location of the download icon popup, giving you more control over the look and feel of your browser. Additionally, issues with startup hangs on Mac systems and default search engine resetting have been fixed, along with various other small tweaks that improve the user interface.

Zen Browser 1.17.14b released

Zen Browser has rolled out version 1.17.14b. If you're among those who pay attention to small refinements, this update might be right up your alley.

A handy new option lets you tinker with where that download icon popup appears within compact mode. It gives you finer control over the look and feel, which can matter when screen space is tight.

Digging deeper into the technical side, this release tackles some long-standing nags for users on Mac systems: those frustrating startup hangs (especially if WebRenderer was turned off) are now fixed. There's also relief for people whose default search engines kept getting overwritten during restarts; that issue has been resolved too.

Beyond these core fixes, there have been minor tweaks spread across the board. The update notification system works a bit smoother now, particularly when you're using a media player. In this latest version, icons that cluster together on hover appear more organized. It all contributes to a slightly sharper overall user interface.

Release Zen-Browser Release build - 1.17.14b (2025-12-14)

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Release Release build - 1.17.14b (2025-12-14) · zen-browser/desktop