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Shift 144.2.1 | Released 2026-05-06

Notable UpdatesImage generation in AI Chat: You can now generate images directly within AI Chat conversations. Generated images render inline in assistant responses, can be downloaded, and persist across session reloads.Tab closing behav...

Shift 144.2.0 | Released 2026-04-28

New Things Shift AI (AI Chat + Intelligent Omnibox): Built-in intelligence features that bring an AI assistant and smarter search directly into Shift. Get answers, navigate, and search without leaving your browser. AI Chat : Ask questio...

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Shift 144.1.0 | Released 2026-04-17

Notable UpdatesQuick Settings and layout Change in default sidebar behavior. The "show sidebar on hover" behaviour is now off by default but can always be turned off in Advanced Settings. Onboarding, default browser, and Sync The defaul...

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Shift 144.0.0 | Released 2026-04-09

Notable UpdatesBrowser Engine & Core Updated Chromium engine: Shift is now based on Chromium 144, bringing you the latest security fixes and web compatibility improvements from upstream Chrome.Layout & UI Restored macOS menu bar options...

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Shift 142.3.2 | Released 2026-03-30

Notable Updates Bookmarks per Space is now available to everyone: Each space has its own dedicated bookmark bar and folder structure, so you can organize bookmarks based on how you use that space without affecting others.Have a question ...

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Shift 142.3.1 | Released 2026-03-16

Notable Updates More Reliable Sign-in and Subscription Status: Implemented clearer in-product messaging for expired logins to help with sync issues and paid users getting upgrade promptsBugs Fixed Sync respects disabled Extensions setti...

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Shift 142.3.0 | Released 2026-02-27

Notable Updates Choose which extensions can run in Incognito: You can now decide which extensions are allowed in Incognito using an “Allow in Incognito” toggle in the Manage Extensions screen. By default, extensions are blocked in Incog...

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Shift 142.2.2 | Released 2026-02-25

Bugs FixedAdvanced accounts no longer see incorrect upgrade prompts: Some Advanced users were incorrectly treated as Free accounts, which caused “Upgrade Shift” messaging to appear and limited the number of Spaces or Apps that could be a...

Shift 142.2.1 | Released 2026-02-10

Bugs FixedPaid users no longer see incorrect upgrade prompts: Some Advanced users were incorrectly shown the “Upgrade Shift” message even though their subscription was active. This has been fixed, and paid users will no longer see upgrad...

Shift 142.1.0 | Released 2026-01-28

New ThingsAdd your own custom apps: You can now add Custom Apps directly from the Apps Directory using the new Add Custom App button, making it easier to bring your own tools into Shift.Notable UpdatesOpen links directly in your default ...

Shift 142.0.0 | Released 2026-01-13

Notable UpdatesClear guidance when entering Full Screen on Windows: When Full Screen mode is activated, a brief on-screen prompt now appears showing how to exit (for example, “Press Esc to exit full screen”), then fades away automaticall...

Shift 139.2.2 | Released 2025-12-19

Bugs Fixed Windows in-app updates are now reliable: Updating Shift from within the app no longer causes launch issues, allowing you to upgrade smoothly without interruption.Have a question that wasn't answered above or want to submit fee...

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Shift 139.2.0 | Released 2025-12-09

Notable Updates Spaces now open their Anchor app by default: Clicking a Space automatically loads its configured Anchor app instead of Home. Spaces with no Anchor app still open Home, and double-clicking reloads the app to its original ...

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Shift 139.1.2 | Released 2025-11-07

Bug FixesResolved an issue that caused confirmation dialogs to appear behind installer windows, improving visibility and user control during installation.Have a question that wasn't answered above or want to submit feedback? Click here t...

Shift 139.1.1 | Released 2025-10-31

New Things Smart Links: A brand-new feature, Smart Links, is now available! Smart Links let links open directly in their associated apps for a faster, more seamless experience. This feature is turned on by default for new installations a...

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Shift 139.9.0 | Released 2025-10-15

New things Rebased to Chromium 139: Shift Browser has been rebased to Chromium version 139, bringing improved performance, security, and compatibility from the latest Chromium release. Recent Tabs in Floating Omnibox: When no search is...

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Shift 135.4.5 | Released 2025-10-14

Bugs FixedGeneral Stability Improvements: Fixed several underlying issues that could cause Shift Browser to crash in certain scenarios. Overall reliability and performance have been improved.Have a question that wasn't answered above or ...

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Shift 135.4.4 | Released 2025-09-25

New Things New “Copy Page Address” Option in App Menu: You can now right-click a non-integrated app and select Copy Page Address to quickly copy the URL of the active app tab or home tab. If no tab is active, the option appears but is g...

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Shift 135.3.4 | Released 2025-09-12

🐛 Bugs FixedAutomatic Updates — Fixed an issue where Shift might delay its first automatic update check after installation. Updates now appear as expected without needing to open Advanced Settings.Have a question that wasn't answered abo...

Shift 135.3.2 | Released 2025-08-21

✨ New Things Space Avatars — You can now upload your own image as a Space Avatar when creating or editing a space. Images can be changed or removed, and they’ll sync across devices when Sync is enabled, giving you more ways to personali...

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Shift 135.2.0 | Released 2025-08-06

✨ New ThingsOnboarding animations — The background animations during onboarding have been rebuilt for smoother performance, especially on Mac.🐛 Bugs Fixed Reset Settings — Resetting Shift now restores all settings to their original defa...

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Shift 135.1.10 | Released 2025-07-16

🐛 Bugs FixedFixed an issue where Shift would sometimes fail to launch automatically on system startup after being manually exited.Have a question that wasn't answered above or want to submit feedback? Click here to access our request for...

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Shift 135.1.9 | Released 2025-07-15

✨ New Features Shift Browser on Mac — Shift is now available on macOS, with the same features and updates as Windows. New Shift Browser icon — Distinct icon on Mac & Windows (different from v9), making it easy to tell versions apart. Spa...

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Shift 135.0.1 | Released 2025-07-03

✨ New Things Chromium update (v135) — Updated to Chromium v135 for improved security, performance, and compatibility. Download “Keep” option — You can now choose to keep a file flagged as suspicious or dangerous, giving you more control ...

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Shift 132.7.0 – Released 2025-06-11

🐛 Bugs FixedSearch settings not applying — Fixed an issue where search settings provided by the update service were not being respected in the app.Site loading preferences ignored — Resolved a bug where Shift would not load the sites set...

Shift 132.6.0 – Released 2025-05-21

🐛 Bugs FixedBookmarks folder visibility — Resolved an issue where a “Bookmarks Bar” folder incorrectly appeared after Shift installation.Bookmark reordering — Fixed a bug where bookmarks in the overflow dropdown couldn’t be rearranged pr...

Shift 132.5.0 – Released 2025-04-28

✨ New Things Easier app discovery: The Apps Directory now has new sections — Categories, Collections, Featured, and Popular — so it’s easier to find and add apps you’ll actually use. Download protection controls: You can now turn Shift...

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Shift 132.4.0 | Released 2025-03-27

✨ New ThingsDouble-click to maximize: You can now double-click a dedicated space in the Windows Control component to instantly expand the Shift window to full screen.🐛 Bugs FixedImproved tooltip sizing to prevent tooltips (like those on ...

Shift 132.3.0 | Released 2025-03-27

Bugs Fixed 🐛🔨Improved Download Stability: Fixed an issue where interacting with in-progress downloads could cause unnecessary background errors. Downloads now behave more reliably during progress.Duplicated App Tabs Now Stay in the App S...

Shift 132.2.0 | Released 2025-03-19

Bugs Fixed 🐛🔨 Fix for Update Button Styling: The Update button in the top bar was missing its styling when displayed. This has been fixed, and the button now appears correctly. Fix for Top Bar App Icon Size: Resolved an issue where the ...