Zen is my new favorite browser - and these 5 mods make it even better
Published on: 2025-07-15 01:16:00
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Recently, I switched from Opera to Zen Browser as my default web browser on Linux and MacOS. Zen Browser brings vastly improved tab management and theming to Firefox. It also offers a cool little feature called Zen Mods.
Zen Mods are free additions you can install from within the Zen Mods store that make subtle or not-so-subtle changes to the UI and behavior of the browser. Consider them like Firefox add-ons, only they're all community-driven.
Also: 5 reasons why Zen is my new favorite browser (RIP, Opera)
Zen Mods make the browser a bit more fun and (in some cases) more efficient to use. Some mods even have custom settings to further tweak.
I want to introduce you to my favorite Zen Mods, which I've added to all of my instances of Zen Browser.
Installing Zen Mods
Before I get into the list, I thought I'd illustrate how easy Zen Mods are to install. To add a mod to your browser, all you have to do is find one you like and then click Install Theme. This will add the mod to
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