📢 Important Notice ​

To the maintainer of the Floorp package manager: We still recommend using the Floorp 11 binary.

Linux Arm64 users: We temporarily stopped supporting the Arm64 version. The build will be resumed in the future.

The stable release of Floorp 12 is currently underway! We are currently conducting final quality checks and bug fixes, with plans to release the update to existing users on August 7th. When downloading from the official website, Floorp 12 will be downloaded by default. This means that when a new user uses Floorp for the first time, Floorp 12 will be downloaded by default.

Floorp 12 has undergone a major change from the previous ESR-based system to a Rapid Release-based system, allowing us to provide newer Firefox features more quickly. Additionally, numerous new features and improvements have significantly enhanced the user experience.

🔄 Major Changes from RC Version ​

Stability Improvements ​

• Crash Fixes: Fixed crashes that occurred under specific conditions
• User Feedback Response: Bug fixes based on reports from the RC version

UI/UX Optimization ​

• Floorp Notes UI Improvements: Enhanced intuitive operability and visibility
• Panel Sidebar Behavior Improvements: Improved stability in floating mode
• Mouse Gesture Accuracy Enhancement: Reduced misrecognition and improved responsiveness
• Settings Screen Optimization: More understandable arrangement of setting items

⭐️ Revolutionary New Features in Floorp 12 ​

Panel Sidebar (formerly: Browser Manager Sidebar) ​

1. Panel Sidebar Floating Mode ​

The panel sidebar can now be operated as an independent window in floating mode. This enables more flexible work in multi-display environments.

Key Features:

• Free placement through drag and drop
• Resizable window size
• Control over window layering order
• Minimize and maximize functionality

2. Open Links in Main Browser Feature ​

A new "Open in Main Browser" button has been added to the panel sidebar toolbar, allowing you to easily open links from the panel sidebar in the main browser.

How to Use:

• Right-click on a link in the panel sidebar
• Click the "Open in Main Browser" button on the toolbar
• Keyboard shortcut operation is also available

3. Enhanced Add-on Integration with Panel Sidebar ​

More add-ons can now be integrated into the panel sidebar, improving workflow efficiency.

Examples of Compatible Add-ons:

• Bookmark management tools
• Password managers
• Note applications
• Translation tools

Major Workspace Feature Improvements ​

1. Workspace Synchronization Across Windows ​

In Floorp 12, workspaces are now synchronized across windows. This enables consistent workspace experiences across multiple windows.

Improvements:

• Automatic workspace name synchronization
• Consistent tab group maintenance
• Workspace switching across windows
• Shared settings

Important Note: When upgrading from Floorp 11, some workspace information may be lost. We aim to resolve this issue before the stable release.

Complete Floorp Notes Redesign ​

1. Rich Text Editor Support ​

In addition to the traditional Markdown display, a rich text editor has been added. This enables more intuitive note creation.

New Features:

• WYSIWYG Editor: What-you-see-is-what-you-get editing
• Formatting Features: Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough
• List Features: Numbered lists, bullet point lists

2. Refreshed UI Design ​

The Floorp Notes UI has been completely refreshed with a more user-friendly and beautiful design.

Features of the New UI:

• Drag and Drop: Intuitive note reordering
• Dark Mode Support: Linked to system theme

Native Mouse Gestures ​

1. Complete Native Implementation ​

Fully native mouse gestures have been added that can utilize the same actions as custom shortcut keys.

Key Features:

• All Page Support: Works on any web page
• Customizable: Free action assignment
• Visual Feedback: Gesture trajectory display

Configurable Actions:

• Page navigation (back, forward, refresh)
• Tab operations (new tab, close tab, tab switching)
• Workspace operations
• Zoom operations
• Custom shortcuts

Integrated Settings System ​

1. Introduction of Floorp Hub ​

The new settings page "Floorp Hub" allows centralized management of Floorp-specific features.

Features of Floorp Hub:

• Integrated Settings: Manage all Floorp features in one place
• Category-based Organization: Settings organized by feature
• Preset Functionality: Batch application of settings

Access Methods:

• Direct access via about:hub
• From the left sidebar of the settings page
• Menu bar "Floorp" → "Floorp Hub"

New Tab Page Experience ​

1. Floorp Start as Default ​

Floorp Start page is now the default for new tab pages, providing richer functionality.

Main Features:

• Custom Background Images: Set user-specified images as backgrounds
• Background Rotation: Automatic background changes through folder specification
• Project-provided Backgrounds: Beautiful background images prepared by the Floorp team
• Shortcuts: Quick access to frequently used sites
• Search Bar: Support for multiple search engines

New Background Image Features:

• Theme Integration: Automatic background switching based on light/dark theme
• Time-based Integration: Background changes based on time
• Seasonal Themes: Automatic selection of background images based on season

🔧 Major Technical Changes ​

Firefox Base Changes ​

Migration from ESR to Rapid Release ​

The biggest change in Floorp 12 is the migration from Firefox ESR (Extended Support Release) to Rapid Release base.

Benefits of This Change:

• Rapid Provision of Latest Features: Faster access to new Firefox features
• Accelerated Security Updates: Rapid application of security patches
• Performance Improvements: Benefits from latest optimization technologies
• Web Standards Compliance: Rapid response to new web technologies

🗑️ Removed Features and Alternatives ​

In Floorp 12, some features have been removed or changed to provide a better user experience.

Settings-related Changes ​

1. User.js Settings ​

Removed Feature: User.js editing in settings page Alternative: Manual User.js file editing

2. Firefox Shortcut Key Disable Settings ​

Removed Feature: Batch disable of Firefox shortcut keys

Change: Floorp automatically resolves conflicts

Design-related Changes ​

1. Dual Theme ​

Removed Feature: Dual theme functionality

Alternative: Automatic system theme switching

2. Vertical Tabs ​

Removed Feature: Floorp's original vertical tab implementation Alternative: Mozilla's official vertical tab feature

Panel Sidebar Changes ​

1. Icon Retrieval Method Changes ​

Change: Prioritize browser-built-in icons over external APIs Benefit: Improved privacy and loading speed

Plugin Integration Changes ​

1. Gesturefy Add-on Integration ​

Removed Feature: Gesturefy-specific commands Alternative: Native mouse gesture functionality

2. Automatic Execution in Private Windows ​

Change: Discontinued automatic execution of uBlock Origin and Gesturefy Configuration Method: Manual user configuration

📅 Release Schedule ​

Update Release Schedule ​

The update release is scheduled for August 7th. The final specific date will be determined upon completion of final quality checks.

Pre-release Tasks:

• Final bug fixes
• Performance testing
• Security audit
• Multi-language support verification
• Final installer testing

🔄 Upgrade Information ​

Automatic Updates ​

Existing Users ​

• Update notifications will be displayed
• One-click upgrade available
• Automatic settings migration

Manual Updates ​

You can also manually update by downloading the latest version from the official website.

Items Requiring Manual Configuration ​

• Floorp-specific detailed settings
• Custom CSS
• Some workspace settings

Important Notes ​

Workspace Information Issues ​

Some workspace information may be lost. We recommend backing up workspaces whenever possible. We will address this issue as much as possible, but there are limitations.

Feedback Methods:

• Reports via GitHub Issues
• Discussions on official forums
• Opinion sharing on SNS
• Direct contact via email

Support Channels ​

• Official Website: Latest information and documentation
• GitHub: Bug reports and feature requests
• Discord: Real-time support
• Twitter: Latest news and update information

Contributing to Development ​

Floorp is an open-source project. We welcome your participation in development:

• Code Contributions: Pull requests on GitHub
• Translation: Cooperation with multi-language support
• Testing: Participation in beta version testing
• Documentation: Documentation improvements

🎉 Finally ​

Floorp 12 will be the biggest update to date. With new feature additions, performance improvements, and UI/UX enhancements, we provide a more comfortable browsing experience.

We look forward to your anticipation of the stable release. The entire Floorp team will continue to strive for quality improvement until the end to deliver the best browser experience to everyone.