GoKawiilFirefox 157 rolls out redesign with rounded tabs, new themes, Compact Mode
Mozilla has shipped a visual overhaul for Firefox across desktop and mobile, introducing bubble-shaped tabs, a rounded address bar, refreshed icons, and new color themes and wallpapers. The update, part of Firefox 157, also brings back Compact Mode, a condensed layout that shrinks tabs and toolbars to give more screen space to web content, with an auto-compact option for smaller screens. Mozilla says the changes carry no performance cost.
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The redesign unifies Firefox's desktop and mobile interfaces and gives the rounded look closer to rivals like Chrome, which could help it feel more modern to users comparing browsers. Bringing back Compact Mode after user requests suggests Mozilla is responding directly to community feedback rather than just chasing trends. The changes follow a string of feature additions including a built-in VPN and AI tools, indicating Mozilla is trying to keep pace with competitors on multiple fronts at once.
- Firefox 157 introduces rounded tabs, address bar, icons, and new themes across desktop and mobile.
- Compact Mode returns, letting users shrink tabs and toolbars for more screen space, with auto-compact for small screens.
- Mozilla states the design changes have no negative impact on browser performance.
Source: theverge.com — Stevie Bonifield, 2026-09-29
Published there as: “Firefox just got a redesign with round tabs, new themes, and Compact Mode”
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