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zen-privacy · v0.24.0 • auto-updates
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Ad-blocker and privacy guard
brew install --cask zen-privacy Conflicts with: zen
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Install trend
Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.24.06d ago0.23.0→0.24.0
11d ago0.22.0→0.23.0
1mo ago0.21.1→0.22.0
2mo ago0.21.0→0.21.1
2mo ago0.20.0→0.21.0
2mo ago0.19.1→0.20.0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Zen is a cross-platform ad-blocker and privacy guard designed to enhance online security and efficiency. It offers a simple, free solution for users looking to protect their privacy and browsing experience across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Blocks ads and protects user privacy across multiple platforms.
Maturity: The project is active with regular updates and a strong GitHub presence, though it has some open issues.
Community: Hacker News has several mentions highlighting security concerns like Zenbleed and a backdoor vulnerability. Reddit has no discussions.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Efficient and free
- + Open-source with active maintenance
Cons
- - History of security vulnerabilities
- - Limited community discussion on Reddit
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown