{"id":728814,"date":"2026-05-22T00:10:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/firefox-project-nova-redesign-brings-compact-mode-and-new-look\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T00:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:10:15","slug":"firefox-project-nova-redesign-brings-compact-mode-and-new-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/firefox-project-nova-redesign-brings-compact-mode-and-new-look\/","title":{"rendered":"Firefox Project Nova redesign brings compact mode and new look"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2abab10a218\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2abab10a218\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/firefox-project-nova-redesign-brings-compact-mode-and-new-look\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n<p><em><\/p>\n<div class=\"postContent-tldr\">\n<h4 class=\"postContent-offsetTitle\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Mozilla unveiled Project Nova, Firefox\u2019s biggest redesign in six years. It brings softer tabs, a fire-inspired colour palette, compact mode, and clearer privacy controls. The rollout is expected later this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/en\/firefox\/new-firefox-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mozilla has officially unveiled Project Nova<\/a>, the largest visual overhaul of Firefox since 2020. The redesign touches tabs, icons, spacing, colour palette, and settings, with the goal of making the browser feel warmer and faster without losing its identity as the only major browser not built on Chromium.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1602295 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.thenextweb.com\/2026\/05\/distilled_nova_compact@2x-1024x576.png.avif\" alt=\"distilled_nova_compact\" width=\"868\" height=\"488\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The changes start with the tabs. 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It&#8217;s free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The colour palette is new too. Mozilla describes it as inspired by fire, with deep smoky purples and lighter warm tones replacing the flatter hues of the current design. The active tab gets a glow effect that ties the whole interface together.<\/p>\n<p>Compact mode is returning. Mozilla removed the option years ago and users have been asking for it back ever since. The reinstated mode condenses browser controls to reclaim vertical screen space, a straightforward concession to the power users who make up a disproportionate share of Firefox\u2019s base.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1602296 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.thenextweb.com\/2026\/05\/distilled_nova_privacy_settings@2x-1024x975.png.avif\" alt=\"distilled_nova_privacy_settings\" width=\"513\" height=\"488\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Beyond aesthetics, Nova makes\u00a0privacy tools\u00a0more visible. The built-in VPN, which Mozilla launched as a free feature with 50 gigabytes of monthly data, gets a more prominent placement. Settings are being rewritten in plainer language, with clearer controls for Enhanced Tracking Protection and the option to turn off AI features entirely.<\/p>\n<p>Mozilla claims Firefox has improved load times for key page content by 9 per cent over the past year. Part of that comes from tracker blocking, which reduces the amount of third-party code a page needs to load. The browser also now prioritises the most important page elements before loading peripheral content.<\/p>\n<p>The redesign extends to mobile. Shared colours, icons, and design tokens will make Firefox feel more consistent across desktop and phone. Mozilla is also adding new themes and wallpapers, with plans to let users customise the shape of interface elements like tabs and components over time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1602293 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.thenextweb.com\/2026\/05\/distilled_nova_mobile_generic@2x-1024x576.png.avif\" alt=\"distilled_nova_mobile_generic\" width=\"868\" height=\"488\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, Nova introduces a shared design system built on reusable tokens and components. The idea is that future features integrate into a cohesive visual language rather than looking bolted on. That kind of infrastructure work rarely excites users, but it determines how quickly a browser can evolve.<\/p>\n<p>The timing matters. Firefox holds roughly 2.3 per cent of the global browser market, down from double digits a decade ago. Google has been\u00a0turning Chrome into an AI workplace platform, while also facing scrutiny over its\u00a0tracking practices. Apple\u2019s Safari holds second place at around 15 per cent. Firefox\u2019s pitch, that it is built for users rather than platforms, needs a modern interface to match.<\/p>\n<p>Mozilla has also been investing in AI on its own terms. Firefox 150 shipped with\u00a0271 vulnerability fixes found by Anthropic\u2019s Claude, and the browser now offers optional AI features with a kill switch for users who want none of it. That approach, AI as a choice rather than a default, aligns with the broader Nova philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>Project Nova is available for testing in Firefox Nightly builds now. The full rollout is expected later this year. Mozilla is collecting feedback through its Connect forum, staying true to its open-source tradition of\u00a0building in public.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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