Zen Browser
About Zen Browser
Zen Browser is a free and open-source web browser introduced in 2024. It is a fork of Firefox released under the MPL-2.0 license and developed on GitHub, with a focus on privacy, customizability and design. Many of its layout ideas resemble those of the Arc browser.
On Windows, Zen moves tabs into a sidebar and adds Workspaces to separate projects, Compact Mode to hide the toolbars when not needed, Glance for quick previews and Split View for viewing two tabs side by side. Zen Mods let users customize the look, and Firefox add-ons are supported. The project is still labeled beta.
Key features
- Workspaces for grouping tabs
- Compact Mode hides toolbars
- Glance quick previews
- Split View for two tabs side by side
- Vertical sidebar tabs
- Zen Mods customization
- 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
“Windows protected your PC”
SmartScreen shows this for apps without a paid signature. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway”.
Antivirus blocks it
Open-source apps are often flagged because they aren’t commercially signed. Check the SHA256 first, then allow it in your antivirus.
Won’t start, or a DLL is missing
Usually a missing runtime. Install Microsoft’s Visual C++ Redistributable (x64) and the .NET Desktop Runtime, then try again.
Check the file
Run this in Command Prompt and compare the result with the SHA256 listed for the cloud file:
certutil -hashfile "%USERPROFILE%\Downloads\file-name" SHA256Alternatives
Firefox
Brave
Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
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 Windows, 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.