Midori 11.9 brings revamped Control Center, interface improvements, and better ad blocking

Astian has launched version 11.9 of Midori, its cross-platform and open source web browser built on Mozilla Firefox. This release brings a reorganized Control Center, making it easier for users to customize their browsing experience. Alongside this, a new system of themes with smooth textures now enhances the interface for elements such as the new tab page, workspaces, and various tab bar layouts.

Following these interface changes, the browser’s visual styles now automatically apply to the new tab page, which also benefits from faster loading times and reduced background activity. In addition, vertical tabs have been refined with improved behavior, compatibility between the address bar, sidebar, and workspaces, and strengthened auto-hide features. Moreover, workspaces now better adapt to global themes and integrate with vertical tabs, improving multi-session workflows.

These updates extend to browser side features, as web panels, used to keep select services and pages at hand, offer better usability. On the privacy front, Midori Privacy gains a revised blocking process for more reliable ad and tracker blocking. Blocking lists now have improved validation, more efficient ad-blocking, and targeted fixes for advertising on platforms like YouTube. Finally, background query processes that were unnecessary have been removed to enhance browser performance.