### `Zen Browser`
[](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases)
[](https://crowdin.com/project/zen-browser)
✨ 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!
## 🖥️ Compatibility
Zen is currently built using firefox version `132.0`! 🚀
- Check out the latest [release notes](https://zen-browser.app/release-notes)!
- Part of our mission is to keep Zen up-to-date with the latest version of Firefox, so you can enjoy the latest features and security updates!
## 🤝 Contribution
Zen is an open-source project, and we welcome contributions from the community! Please take a look at the [contribution guidelines](./docs/contribute.md) before getting started!
## ⚡ Performance
Zen is built with performance in mind, and we have optimized the browser to be as fast as possible! Checkout the latest [performance benchmarks](https://docs.zen-browser.app/benchmarks)!
## 📥 Installation
### Supported Operating Systems
Zen is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. You can download the latest version from the official website at [zen-browser.app](https://zen-browser.app/download), or from the [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases) page.
If you dont see your OS listed below, that's because we already have it in our [downloads page](https://zen-browser.app/download)! Make sure to check it out!
#### Windows
##### Winget
```ps
# Generic version
winget install --id Zen-Team.Zen-Browser
# Optimized version
winget install --id Zen-Team.Zen-Browser.Optimized
```
#### macOS
- Requires macOS 10.15 or later
- Available for ARM and Intel architectures
You can also install Zen using Homebrew:
```
brew install --cask zen-browser
```
#### Linux
##### Arch-based distributions
```sh
# For generic version
yay -S zen-browser-bin
# For optimized version
yay -S zen-browser-avx2-bin
```
##### Other Linux distributions (AppImage with automated system integration)
- `zsync` is required for the Update feature of the script below
```sh
bash <(curl https://updates.zen-browser.app/appimage.sh)
```
* Again, if you don't see your OS listed above, that's because we already have it in our [downloads page](https://zen-browser.app/download)! 🔄
To upgrade the browser to a newer version, use the embedded update functionality in `About Zen`.
## 👨💻 Development and Contributing
Some components used by @zen-browser as an attempt to make firefox forks a better place, and for other to enjoy the beauty of OSS. You can find them [here](https://github.com/zen-browser/components).
#### `Run Locally`
In order to download and run zen locally, please follow [these instructions](https://docs.zen-browser.app/contribute/desktop).
#### `Special Thanks`
Special thanks to... EVERYONE 🎉! Checkout the team and contributors page [here](https://zen-browser.app/about)
#### `Third Party Code`
Zen couldn't be in its current state without the help of these amazing projects! 🙏
- Zen's default preferences are based on [BetterFox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox)
- Gradient image extracted from [Arc Palette](https://github.com/neurokitti/Arc_Palette)
### 🖥️ Comparison with other browsers
As you can see, chromium based browsers are the most popular browsers, help us change that by starring the project and spreading the word! 🌟
## 📄 License
Zen browser is under the [MPL LICENSE](./LICENSE). All the code is open-source and free to use! Attributions are appreciated but not required.
### `Zen Browser`
[](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases)
[](https://crowdin.com/project/zen-browser)
✨ 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!
## 🖥️ Compatibility
Zen is currently built using firefox version `132.0`! 🚀
- Check out the latest [release notes](https://zen-browser.app/release-notes)!
- Part of our mission is to keep Zen up-to-date with the latest version of Firefox, so you can enjoy the latest features and security updates!
## 🤝 Contribution
Zen is an open-source project, and we welcome contributions from the community! Please take a look at the [contribution guidelines](./docs/contribute.md) before getting started!
## ⚡ Performance
Zen is built with performance in mind, and we have optimized the browser to be as fast as possible! Checkout the latest [performance benchmarks](https://docs.zen-browser.app/benchmarks)!
## 📥 Installation
### Supported Operating Systems
Zen is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. You can download the latest version from the official website at [zen-browser.app](https://zen-browser.app/download), or from the [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases) page.
If you dont see your OS listed below, that's because we already have it in our [downloads page](https://zen-browser.app/download)! Make sure to check it out!
#### Windows
##### Winget
```ps
# Generic version
winget install --id Zen-Team.Zen-Browser
# Optimized version
winget install --id Zen-Team.Zen-Browser.Optimized
```
#### macOS
- Requires macOS 10.15 or later
- Available for ARM and Intel architectures
You can also install Zen using Homebrew:
```
brew install --cask zen-browser
```
#### Linux
##### Arch-based distributions
```sh
# For generic version
yay -S zen-browser-bin
# For optimized version
yay -S zen-browser-avx2-bin
```
##### Other Linux distributions (AppImage with automated system integration)
- `zsync` is required for the Update feature of the script below
```sh
bash <(curl https://updates.zen-browser.app/appimage.sh)
```
* Again, if you don't see your OS listed above, that's because we already have it in our [downloads page](https://zen-browser.app/download)! 🔄
To upgrade the browser to a newer version, use the embedded update functionality in `About Zen`.
## 👨💻 Development and Contributing
Some components used by @zen-browser as an attempt to make firefox forks a better place, and for other to enjoy the beauty of OSS. You can find them [here](https://github.com/zen-browser/components).
#### `Run Locally`
In order to download and run zen locally, please follow [these instructions](https://docs.zen-browser.app/contribute/desktop).
#### `Special Thanks`
Special thanks to... EVERYONE 🎉! Checkout the team and contributors page [here](https://zen-browser.app/about)
#### `Third Party Code`
Zen couldn't be in its current state without the help of these amazing projects! 🙏
- Zen's default preferences are based on [BetterFox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox)
- Gradient image extracted from [Arc Palette](https://github.com/neurokitti/Arc_Palette)
### 🖥️ Comparison with other browsers
As you can see, chromium based browsers are the most popular browsers, help us change that by starring the project and spreading the word! 🌟