Zen is a LICENSE licensed [[Web Browser]] written in [[Javascript]]. - [Website](https://zen-browser.app) - [Source](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop) - Documentation - AlternativeTo > We don't sell data - We don't collect data - We don't track you # Notability # Philosophy Based on [[Firefox]]. Seems to be indie, no company backing. ## Privacy > Experience tranquillity while browsing the web without people tracking you! Zen is a privacy-focused browser that blocks trackers, ads, and other unwanted content while offering the best browsing experience! They don't seem to know or care much about the realities of security or data, judging by their privacy policy: - https://zen-browser.app/privacy-policy/ Also, the browser doesn't really block ads itself, you still have to install [[uBlock]]. Weird that they put it in the headline. I guess just because [[Brave Browser]] does it. ## Ethos This seems to be a design and vibes focused project. Minimalism implied. Uses a weird sidebar tab thing and a pop-up location bar when hitting ctrl-L. Feels nice and designery though. ### Vertical Tabs > Zen Browser will not support horizontal tabs in the near future. The decision to focus on **Vertical Tabs** is a core design choice, with the entire Zen Browser experience built around this concept. ## Customization - https://zen-browser.app/mods/ Zen supports UI mods, much like [[Pale Moon]] and previous versions of [[Firefox]]. ## GenAI [[ChatGPT]] is featured in a prominent screenshot on the main landing page beneath "Core Values". ## Creator Also develops several programming languages. Not what I expected. I assumed they were primarily a designer. - https://github.com/snowball-lang - https://github.com/Basl-Language - https://github.com/ReCT-Lang # Platform Support # Features ## Split Screen Still need to test this but it could be great. # Tips # References