zen-browser/desktop

`about:debugging` wrong connected browser warning

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#10158 opened on Aug 30, 2025

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Description

Preliminary Checks

  • I have read and understood the important section above.
  • I have searched existing issues and avoided creating duplicates.
  • I am not filing an enhancement request.
  • I have checked that this issue cannot be reproduced on Mozilla Firefox.
  • I have checked that this issue can be reproduced once I removed all my Mods and Custom CSS.

What happened?

On about:debugging page, a warning banner is always displayed about connected browser that unmatched to current.

Expected behavior

No warning banner.

Actual behavior

Have a warning banner

Steps to reproduce

  1. Visit about:debugging
  2. Click 'This Zen'
  3. Check the warning banner

Screenshots and videos

Version

1.15.2b

What platform are you seeing the problem on?

Windows - x64

What component is this issue related to?

Other

Relevant log output if applicable

Irrelevant.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of browser's about:debugging pageFamiliarity with the codebase's UI rendering logic
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Examine the about:debugging page component to locate where the warning banner is conditionally displayed. The bug suggests that the logic for comparing connected browser versions may be flawed, always showing the warning. Check recent changes to the relevant files, especially version comparison functions or state management for the debugging panel. The issue mentions 'This Zen' which might be a button or tab; investigate the event handler that triggers the warning.