In this guide I will explain what it is and how you can install Zen Browsera proposal that the Review team has seemed very interesting. I already advanced that, if you wanted to leave Google's browser behind, but you weren't sure to use Firefox, this may be the alternative to Chrome you were looking for. Do you want to know this ultra customizable web browser? I have downloaded it in my macbook and I have tried it. Here are my impressions and all the information you must know.
What is Zen Browser
Zen Browser is a Bifurcation of Mozilla Firefox That adds many of the functionalities that this browser does not have. I'm going to be very sincere: I have tried to go to Firefox several times. Unfortunately, I consider that Mozilla is not doing enough to maintain this competitive browser. The novelties are coming, but they almost always are late. For example, the Mozilla explorer is one of the few who has no support for web applications, at least officially.
I also miss Firefox some characteristics that other browsers are already implementing, such as Vertical eyelashes or the use of a sidebar To open various websites. Zen Browser what he seeks is to give Firefox with all these innovative functions that other browsers already have.
Also, with Zen Browser Personalization makes the jump to the next level. In fact, even a MODS store that allows the user to take absolute control of the interface. The most interesting thing is that he stays with all the good of Firefox, such as his privacy functions or the excellent compatibility with all extensions.
How to install Zen Browser
To install Zen Browser, just visit your Official website. There, press on the button Download To obtain the version corresponding to your operating system. I already told you that I was going to install it in macOS, although this browser is also available in Linux and Windows. Both in macOS and Windows offers a version to ARM equipment.
Where you will not find it is in mobile phones, although for that I have a solution that I tell you later. At the moment, download it on your computer and then I tell you How to synchronize your things with Android and iOS.
First steps with Zen Browser
The first time you open Zen Browseryou will see that an assistant appears on the screen. This will help you apply the first customizations on the browser and interface. Simply press in Next To start. One of the first things that you will be able to choose is the color of emphasis and integration with the dark mode of the system.
Then, the browser will ask you to choose the most convenient distribution for you. There are three ways to locate the elements of the interface. The first shows a single bar on the left side. The second combines the upper bar with the side panel. The last one does the same, although with a compact sidebar. Then you will be able to change this adjustment, but at the outset, select the one you like best.
Finally, Zen Browser will ask you If you want to import the data from another browser And what search engine you want to use. After that, you will have everything ready to start navigating.
The first adjustment that I recommend changing is that of the language. This browser is compatible with the same language packages as Firefoxalthough what surprised me is that it has not been able to adapt to the configuration of my team. Simply go a Configuration> And choose the language you prefer.
Zen Browser customization options
The theory says that Zen Browser's performance is identical to Firefox's. This is not a guide to compare both browsers. Rather, what I want to focus on is on the options of Personalization of this explorer. To begin with, its appearance is much more modern than that of Firefox and has a very useful side panel, where all vertical format tabs are stacked.
In fact, you just have to go to the section Appearance of the configuration to start changing things. You will be able to select a new distribution of the elements, Activate compact modeactivate or deactivate the side panel and modify the behavior of the direction bar. Without a doubt, it is worth spending a few minutes to configure this section to give the browser a unique touch.
On the other hand, I recommend visiting the Mods store. It is true that it is called “store”, but All modifications are free. I already advance that, if the setting section of the configuration must be dedicated a few minutes, with the Mods of Zen Browser you will have to invest hours. With them you can change the subject, add functions, modify animations and much more.
There are mods to add an audio player, to enable an open eyelashes per site, to improve the preview of websites and much more. A real madness in terms of personalization. By the way, the installed mods are administered from Settings> Zen Mods.
Additionally, from Zen Browser you should know this:
- Updates based on Mozilla's work. All the news that arrive at Firefox should also reach Zen Browser sooner than later. Actually, this is a bifurcation that adds a lot of customization options, but in no case renounces Firefox's own improvements.
- Glance function. If you click on a link while pressing the ALT or Option key, a preview will open that you will be able to discard or open definitively. Try it, it is additive.
- Synchronization with the Mozilla account. If you have a Mozilla account, you will be able to access your extensions, markers and other content that you have synchronized without problems. This allows you to synchronize Zen Browser with mobile firefox, for example.
- Building to Extensions Manife V2. While Chrome and other Chromium browsers are removing the support to extensions such as Ublock Origin, Firefox plans to keep it. Zen Browser, being based on this browser, too.
And you, have you been able to try Zen Browser? What do you think? Leave me your comment below.
