Changes the default vertical URL bar suggestions into a simple, customizable grid layout. It only applies to your top sites and history, and smoothly reverts to normal when you start typing.
Open source · MIT License · Contributions welcome
- Grid Layout — Displays your top sites in a neat 2x5 grid instead of a long vertical list.
- Premium Feel — Subtle hover animations and soft drop shadows for a high-quality look.
- Hide URL Links — Option to hide the raw URL text, displaying only the website's title.
- Adjustable Rows — Choose between a 2-row layout (10 sites), 3-row layout (15 sites), or unlimited scroll.
- Smart New Tab Detection — Option to only show the grid when your URL bar is completely empty.
Control the look and feel directly from the Zen Mods settings panel without touching any CSS.
- Open Zen Browser.
- Go to the Mods Registry.
- Search for Zen Grid Search and click Install.
- The grid view will automatically apply to your URL bar!
- Download
userChrome.cssandpreferences.jsonfrom the latest release. - Follow the standard Zen mod installation procedures to load the CSS and JSON files manually.
Once installed, you can configure the mod via the Zen Mods Settings page:
| Preference | Description |
|---|---|
| Only show grid on New Tab | If enabled, the grid only activates when your URL bar is completely empty. |
| Hide URL links | Hides the raw URL text under the icons. |
| Grid Rows | 2 Rows, 3 Rows, or Unlimited (Scrollable). |
| Animation Speed | Normal, Fast, or Disabled. |
- Bug reports: Open an issue — please include your Zen Browser version and a screenshot.
- Feature requests: Open an issue
- Pull requests: Fork → Branch → Code → PR
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MIT — See LICENSE for details.
Developed by ahseyg