Sogou Browser 12 is out: startup is 35% faster, engine switching is smootherSee what is new

Release notes

New features, performance work and fixes per version, with security updates marked separately.

Release notes are listed newest first. Each version is split into added, improved and fixed, and security items are marked so you can judge whether to upgrade immediately.

Recent versions

12.5.0 rewrote the startup path, cutting cold start time by about 35% and improving engine switching. 12.4.1 added data-saving preloading on mobile.

  • 12.5.0: faster startup and engine decision
  • 12.4.1: mobile data-saving preload
  • 12.3.2: native Apple silicon on macOS
  • 12.2.0: ad blocking rule set upgrade

Release cadence

Regular releases arrive roughly every four to six weeks; security fixes ship as patch releases whenever severity demands.

  • Regular releases: every 4–6 weeks
  • Security patches: as needed
  • Enterprise can stage and delay rollout
  • Notes publish on release day

Checking your version

Open About in the menu to see the current version and update state, with a link to the full release notes.

  • Menu → About
  • Shows current version and update state
  • Manual update check available
  • Detail page links to the full log

FAQ

Can I install only security updates?

Personal updates are whole-version and cannot be split; enterprise administrators control cadence and staging.

Can I skip a version and still upgrade?

Yes. Update packages contain all previous changes, so you can jump straight to the latest without installing each version.

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