zen-browser/desktop

Welcome to a calmer internet

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Summary Information

Updated 40 minutes ago
Added to GitGenius on August 31st, 2026
Created on March 28th, 2024
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 662 (+0)
Number of forks: 1,732
Total Stargazers: 44,185 (+1)
Total Subscribers: 99 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 5.4 hours
Mean response time: 6.8 days
90th percentile: 24.7 days
Tracked items: 8,577

How this project is maintained

Around half of the issues opened in the past year never receive a reply. 99% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. 34% of tracked open issues have had no activity in three months. Only 5% of issues opened in the past year have been closed. Three people close 63% of everything that gets resolved.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 600
New in 7 days: 58
Closed in 7 days: 35
Avg open age: 145 days
Stale 30+ days: 426
Stale 90+ days: 190

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 50
Closed in 7 days: 30
Comments in 7 days: 7
Events in 7 days: 43

Top labels

  • Bug (6,761)
  • platform: windows (2,372)
  • platform: linux (1,265)
  • component: other (1,243)
  • platform: macOS (1,236)
  • component: tabs (761)
  • component: customizable-ui-toolbars (327)
  • twilight (313)

Detailed Description

Zen Browser is a Firefox-based web browser designed to enhance productivity and create a calmer browsing experience.

The project addresses the need for a more focused and efficient web browser by building on Firefox's foundation and adding productivity-focused features. Rather than starting from scratch, the approach leverages Firefox's rendering engine and security infrastructure while customizing the interface and behavior to reduce distractions and support focused work.

Developers and users seeking an alternative to mainstream browsers with an emphasis on productivity should consider Zen. It suits anyone frustrated with attention-fragmenting design in standard browsers and wanting a more intentional browsing experience. The project maintains both a stable release channel built on current Firefox versions and a Twilight channel tracking Firefox release candidates for those wanting to test newer features earlier.

The project maintains active engagement with its community through GitHub Issues for bug reports and GitHub Discussions for feature requests, with documented contribution guidelines for those wishing to participate. The codebase is open source and welcomes community contributions, supported by established partnerships that provide backing and resources for ongoing development.