Optional bottom-docked UI: Move address bar, navigation, tabs and controls to the bottom

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[Feature Request] Optional bottom-docked UI for browser controls

Problem

Zen Browser has a beautiful interface, but its current layout requires frequent mouse movement between the top toolbar and the left or right sidebar.

For users who prefer keeping their main controls in one place, especially on widescreen monitors or laptops with touchpads, this can be uncomfortable.

I would love to see an optional layout that places the browser's primary controls along the bottom edge of the window, instead of forcing users to move their pointer between multiple sides of the screen.

Proposed solution

Add native support for a bottom-docked interface, ideally configurable through Settings → Look & Feel.

The layout should allow users to:

• Move the address/search bar to the bottom.
• Place Back, Forward, Reload, Home and New Tab controls alongside it.
• Position tabs and workspace controls along the bottom, or access vertical tabs through a bottom-anchored panel.
• Move extensions, downloads, bookmarks and menu buttons into the bottom toolbar.
• Choose which controls remain visible and arrange them through the existing toolbar customization interface.
• Use this layout without relying on fragile userChrome.css modifications.

Expected behavior

The bottom layout should remain compatible with Zen's existing sidebar, Compact Mode and toolbar customization features.

Address bar suggestions and menus should open upward when necessary, without obscuring the input field or other controls.

Importantly, this should be entirely optional. The existing default layout should remain unchanged.

Possible first implementation

An initial version could introduce a simple setting:

Toolbar position: Top / Bottom

More granular positioning of tabs, workspaces and additional controls could follow later.

Why this matters

Not everyone enjoys navigating between the top, left and right sides of a browser window just to perform ordinary actions.

Zen already emphasizes interface customization. Giving users control over the vertical placement of their main toolbar would make that philosophy more complete.

The goal is not to replace Zen's distinctive design, but to make it more flexible for people with different workflows and ergonomic preferences.

Thanks for considering this!