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Firefox just got a redesign with round tabs, new themes, and Compact Mode

Firefox rolls out ‘Nova’, a major UI overhaul featuring round tabs and Compact Mode, sparking industry commentary on its fresh look.

By · Published September 30, 2026  20:06 UTC · Updated September 30, 2026  20:24 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Firefox rolls out ‘Nova’, a major UI overhaul featuring round tabs and Compact Mode, sparking industry commentary on its fresh look.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The announcement appeared first on the Mozilla Blog, which outlined the visual changes and highlighted the goal of delivering a more flexible, modern browsing experience. Subsequent coverage added context.

The Mozilla Blog frames Nova as a modern, flexible evolution of the browser’s design, whereas The Register treats the visual shift as a strategic response to perceived usability gaps. No direct conflict over factual details emerges; both agree the redesign is live.

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Quick answers

What is the name of the new Firefox redesign?

The redesign is called Nova.

Which Firefox version includes the Nova redesign?

The redesign is included in Firefox 157.

What are the primary visual changes introduced with Nova?

Round tabs, new themes, and a Compact Mode are the main changes.

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