Zigzag
Lightweight, open-source Mac browser with sidebar tabs, customizable spaces, split view, and built-in privacy tools.
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Product Overview
What is Zigzag?
Zigzag is a free, native Mac browser built on the WebKit engine included in macOS. It combines an Arc-inspired sidebar with separate browsing spaces, a unified command bar, and tools for viewing pages side by side. Built-in ad blocking, Keychain integration, and browser imports cover everyday browsing needs without requiring an account or collecting telemetry. Zigzag is currently in beta.
Key Features
Sidebar Tabs and Spaces
Organize tabs into separate, color-customizable spaces and swipe between work, personal browsing, and projects.
Unified Navigation
Search tabs, browsing history, and the web from one command bar, or filter tabs across every space.
Split View and Peek
View two pages side by side or Shift-click links to preview them without leaving the current page.
Chrome Extension Support
Install supported extensions directly from the Chrome Web Store, with warnings for incompatible extensions.
Built-In Browsing Essentials
Access ad blocking, Reader mode, on-device page translation, and passwords and passkeys through Keychain and Touch ID.
Lightweight and Private
Uses the system WebKit engine to keep the app small, with no required account, analytics, or telemetry.
Use Cases
- Organized Daily Browsing : Keep work, personal activities, and individual projects in distinct spaces instead of mixing all tabs together.
- Research and Comparison : Compare sources in split view and preview links while keeping the main research page open.
- Arc Migration : Import Arc spaces, pinned tabs, Favorites, history, and passwords while retaining a familiar sidebar workflow.
- Focused Reading : Use Reader mode and built-in ad blocking to reduce distractions, with on-device translation for foreign-language pages.
- Privacy-Conscious Browsing : Browse without creating an account or sending usage telemetry, using a browser that does not depend on a hosted service to operate.
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