Zen Browser has released an update to version 1.17.9b, bringing some minor improvements to its minimalist browsing experience. One new feature is a notification that appears after upgrading, allowing users to customize whether they see it in settings. The update also fixes two bugs: folders now remember name and icon changes, and "glance" mode activation issues with Alt+click on links have been resolved. These refinements aim to make Zen Browser feel more polished and user-friendly for everyday use.

Zen Browser 1.17.9b released

A new update has landed for Zen Browser 1.17.9b, bringing some welcome improvements to this minimalist browsing experience.

The latest build for Zen Browser has arrived, and it brings some welcome upgrades to our favorite minimalist browser. One neat addition is this notification that pops up after you upgrade, which is a little confirmation message, really. It adds just a touch more polish to the whole experience and makes sense because there are settings in about:config, like zen.updates.show-update-notification, that let you tweak whether it shows at all.

Speaking of welcome changes, another thing worth noting is that two specific bugs have been squashed. Folders can finally remember your name and icon tweaks properly, even if you restart the browser, which should definitely make organizing things somewhat smoother for those who like keeping their bookmarks tidy or whatever system they prefer clear in Zen's simple interface.

Also, there was that annoying thing where activating 'glance' mode would sometimes happen unexpectedly when using alt+click on links. That bug has been taken care of too, so you can now safely select tabs without worrying about a sudden glance activation.

Honestly, these are just subtle refinements for 1.17.9b, which are small but helpful adjustments that make Zen feel even better day-to-day.

Release Zen-browser Release build - 1.17.9b (2025-11-24)

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