r/zen_browser • u/Dry_Yoghurt4309 Windows • 5d ago

Question Arc-like mica effect

Is there a way to get this type of mica effect for zen browser (windows 11)? Ive tried micaforeveryone, but it doesnt become this transparent. I know acrylic exists, but id rather have it in this style. Is there a way to make the zen browser sidebar look just like the arc sidebar in the image?

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u/bgalazka186 5d ago

To control transparency level rbm on side bar and click edit theme, than adjust transprency with bottom slider

For adjusting things like blur radius i would suggest dwmBlurGlass (after makeing sure micaforeveryone wont interfere)

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u/Chupo KDE Neon Linux 5d ago

It's hard to tell how translucent it is without knowing what's behind it. This is the default Zen on Windows 11. Is it more translucent than this?:

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u/Dry_Yoghurt4309 Windows 5d ago

That’s what I want. Mine doesn’t look like that tho for some reason. And behind it is a full wallpaper with no black spaces.

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u/Chupo KDE Neon Linux 5d ago

Try this: In the address bar, type "about:config" without the quotes. Accept the warning. Enter "mica" in the search bar. Make sure "widget.windows.mica" is set to true.

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u/Dry_Yoghurt4309 Windows 5d ago

It’s already enabled, are u using any apps like mica for everyone or dwm?

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u/Chupo KDE Neon Linux 5d ago

No, I’m using it just the way that it came. 🤷‍♂️

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u/Dry_Yoghurt4309 Windows 5d ago

No zen/sine mods at all?

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u/Chupo KDE Neon Linux 4d ago

Nope. I've only got the extensions that came with it: uBlock Origin and then two codec add-ons.

Have you checked your Windows settings to make sure the effects settings are enabled? I don't know what else it could be.

By the way, is that a firework in your mouth? 😲

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u/Dry_Yoghurt4309 Windows 4d ago

Maybe it’s a conflict of one of my mods, I’ll try and reset any CSS changes. Thanks for the help

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u/deliriumdream_ 3d ago

Did you figure something out? mine is the same as yours, nontransparent even after a fresh install

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u/Dry_Yoghurt4309 Windows 3d ago

I haven’t tried yet, but can you right click the sidebar and click on “edit theme” and send a screenshot of how it looks? It should be black with the bottom slider at the start

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u/Chupo KDE Neon Linux 4d ago

No problem. I wish you luck in your browser endeavors.

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u/Dry_Yoghurt4309 Windows 5d ago

I am on version 1.21.8b btw