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Zen Browser

zen · v1.19.11b • auto-updates

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8.0

Gecko based web browser

brew install --cask zen
Conflicts with: zen-privacy
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Trust Score 10/10
Open source (MPL-2.0) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
Auto-updates +1
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

v1.19.11b
5d ago1.19.10b1.19.11b
8d ago1.19.9b1.19.10b
9d ago1.19.2b1.19.9b

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Zen Browser is a Gecko-based web browser that offers a minimalist design and extensive customization options, appealing to users seeking a calm and tailored browsing experience.

Zen Browser provides a customizable web browsing experience with a focus on design and user preferences.

Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a strong community, though it has faced past security concerns.

Community: Community sentiment is mixed, with praise for its design and customization, tempered by concerns over security issues like a backdoor.

Pros

  • + Customizable interface
  • + Minimalist design
  • + Active development and updates
  • + Strong community support

Cons

  • - Past security vulnerabilities
  • - Technical issues such as tab loss on updates
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JavaScriptLast commit: Mar 10, 2026