Zen Browser
About Zen Browser
Zen Browser is a free, open-source browser introduced in 2024 as a fork of Firefox, released under the MPL-2.0 license and developed on GitHub. It focuses on privacy, customizability and design, and borrows many layout ideas from the Arc browser, such as sidebar tabs and workspaces.
On the Mac, Zen offers Workspaces to keep different sets of tabs apart, Compact Mode to hide the toolbars, Glance for quick link previews and Split View for two tabs side by side. It supports Firefox add-ons and community Zen Mods for customization. Zen is still in beta, with a Twilight pre-release channel for the latest features.
Key features
- Vertical sidebar tabs
- Workspaces
- Compact Mode
- Glance link previews
- Split View
- Zen Mods themes
- Firefox add-on support
Download via Quark Drive
We’re still preparing the Quark Drive share for this app. It will appear here once it’s ready. Tap “Request” to bump it up.
How to install
“App is damaged and can’t be opened”
Move the app into Applications, open Terminal, run this line, then open the app again:
xattr -cr "/Applications/Zen Browser.app"“Developer cannot be verified”
In Finder → Applications, Control-click the app, choose Open, then Open again. On macOS 15 or later: System Settings → Privacy & Security, then “Open Anyway” at the bottom.
Apple silicon or Intel?
Apple menu → About This Mac. If the chip says Apple M, pick the Apple silicon build; Universal works on both.
Check the file
Run this in Terminal and compare the result with the SHA256 listed for the cloud file:
shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/file-nameAlternatives
Firefox
Brave
Google Chrome
Helium
Changelog
Release notes
FAQ
How do I download Zen Browser?
The Quark Drive share for Zen Browser is being prepared and will appear in the download section of this page.
Is Zen Browser free?
Zen Browser license: MPL-2.0. appwl only lists official builds and charges nothing for downloads.
Which systems does Zen Browser support?
This page offers Zen Browser for macOS, version 1.24b.
Is Zen Browser from appwl safe?
appwl only lists official releases with their version and date. You can verify the SHA256 using the install tips on this page.