--- title: Firefox 136: New Features including Vertical Tabs, AMD... description: Firefox 136 introduces several new features including vertical tabs, AI chatbots in the sidebar, selective unblocking of social media embeds in strict privacy... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/firefox-136-new-features-including-vertical-tabs-amd-gpu-decoding-and-arm64-support-wvmrjytw1 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Firefox 136: New Features including Vertical Tabs, AMD GPU Decoding, and Arm64 Support | daily.dev og:description: Firefox 136 introduces several new features including vertical tabs, AI chatbots in the sidebar, selective unblocking of social media embeds in strict privacy... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/firefox-136-new-features-including-vertical-tabs-amd-gpu-decoding-and-arm64-support-wvmrjytw1 og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/wvmRJYtW1.png og:image:alt: Firefox 136: New Features including Vertical Tabs, AMD GPU Decoding, and Arm64 Support og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Firefox 136: New Features including Vertical Tabs, AMD GPU Decoding, and Arm64 Support **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 2 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Firefox 136 introduces several new features including vertical tabs, AI chatbots in the sidebar, selective unblocking of social media embeds in strict privacy mode, native Arm64 build for Linux, and hardware-accelerated video decoding for AMD GPUs. It also enhances HTTPS-First mode for secure browsing and adds address autofill for UK users. The update is available automatically for current users and via download for new users. ## Content Mozilla has officially released Firefox 136, packed with features that significantly enhance user experience and performance. The standout addition in this version is the built-in support for vertical tabs, addressing a long-standing request from dedicated users. This new tab layout offers a more space-efficient display and seamless integration with the redesigned sidebar. The sidebar itself has been improved, now embedding AI chatbots, which can assist users directly within the browser environment. Firefox 136 also introduces selective unblocking of social media embeds when using strict privacy mode, giving users more control over their browsing experience. For Linux users, a major update is the native Arm64 build, ensuring better performance on machines using ARM architecture. The update includes hardware-accelerated video decoding for AMD GPUs, marking a significant enhancement for media playback on Linux systems. Furthermore, the HTTPS-First mode has been bolstered to provide more secure browsing, and UK users can now benefit from address autofill features. Mozilla is rolling out automatic updates for current users, making it easy to upgrade to the newest version. For new users, installation options are readily available through the official Firefox download page. Firefox 136 marks a substantial step forward in performance, usability, and security, making it a highly anticipated release. ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [Don’t just attend KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon, Merge Forward your experience\!](https://daily.dev/posts/don-t-just-attend-kubecon-cloudnativecon-merge-forward-your-experience--l0rpp73x8) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Announcing H2 2026 KCDs](https://daily.dev/posts/announcing-h2-2026-kcds-m96goajm1) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Two months of Open Community Groups](https://daily.dev/posts/two-months-of-open-community-groups-asf52zhbs) · CNCF · 0 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Unveils Schedule for KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Europe 2026](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-unveils-schedule-for-kubecon-cloudnativecon-europe-2026-ikhcoa5cb) · CNCF · 2 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Debuts KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Japan 2026 Schedule](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-debuts-kubecon-cloudnativecon-japan-2026-schedule-xp5pyudub) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments --- Tags: [#amd](https://daily.dev/tags/amd), [#firefox](https://daily.dev/tags/firefox), [#hardware](https://daily.dev/tags/hardware), [#linux](https://daily.dev/tags/linux) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/firefox-136-new-features-including-vertical-tabs-amd-gpu-decoding-and-arm64-support-wvmrjytw1) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180},"sameAs":["https://twitter.com/dailydotdev","https://github.com/dailydotdev","https://www.linkedin.com/company/daily-dev-ltd"]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://daily.dev/#website","url":"https://daily.dev","name":"daily.dev","publisher":{"@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization"},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://daily.dev/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"TechArticle","headline":"Firefox 136: New Features including Vertical Tabs, AMD GPU Decoding, and Arm64 Support","url":"https://daily.dev/posts/firefox-136-new-features-including-vertical-tabs-amd-gpu-decoding-and-arm64-support-wvmrjytw1","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/posts/firefox-136-new-features-including-vertical-tabs-amd-gpu-decoding-and-arm64-support-wvmrjytw1"},"datePublished":"2025-03-04T17:10:06.046Z","dateModified":"2026-03-15T04:23:33.522Z","description":"Firefox 136 introduces several new features including vertical tabs, AI chatbots in the sidebar, selective unblocking of social media embeds in strict privacy...","image":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1/posts/a15c10e676d248d635f61b3d1e4e044b?_a=AQAEuj9","thumbnailUrl":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1/posts/a15c10e676d248d635f61b3d1e4e044b?_a=AQAEuj9","isAccessibleForFree":true,"articleSection":"Collections","inLanguage":"en","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180}},"author":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Collections","logo":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--fk_6ycEi--/f_auto,q_auto/v1780996001/logos/collections?_a=BAMAMiWQ0","url":"https://daily.dev/sources/collections"},"commentCount":0,"discussionUrl":"https://daily.dev/posts/firefox-136-new-features-including-vertical-tabs-amd-gpu-decoding-and-arm64-support-wvmrjytw1","interactionStatistic":[{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"LikeAction"},"userInteractionCount":2},{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"CommentAction"},"userInteractionCount":0}],"keywords":"amd,firefox,hardware,linux","timeRequired":"PT2M"} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://daily.dev"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Collections","item":"https://daily.dev/sources/collections"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Firefox 136: New Features including Vertical Tabs, AMD GPU Decoding, and Arm64 Support"}]} ```