Zen Ad Blocker

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Browser and app compatibility

Zen works with major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Brave, plus desktop apps that use system proxy settings.irbis.sh · read 7 Oct 2026

Browser support

major-browsersirbis.sh · read 20 Sep 2026

Compatibility limits

Apps with custom networking or certificate pinning may bypass filtering or need to be excluded in Zen’s settings.irbis.sh · read 7 Oct 2026

Cookie popup blocking

Yesirbis.sh · read 20 Sep 2026

Custom filter lists

Yesirbis.sh · read 20 Sep 2026

Device coverage

desktopirbis.sh · read 20 Sep 2026

Filtering method

Zen runs a local proxy, checks requests against filter lists, and filters HTTP(S) traffic on the device.irbis.sh · read 7 Oct 2026

Filter lists

Zen includes built-in ad, tracker, and malware lists, including 35 regional lists, and supports adding lists or custom rules.irbis.sh · read 7 Oct 2026

HTTPS certificate

Zen generates its local root certificate and private key on the device, and the certificate can be removed in settings.irbis.sh · read 7 Oct 2026

Privacy

The maker says Zen does not collect browsing data or send it to servers; its privacy policy says local debug logs have hostnames redacted and can be deleted.irbis.sh · read 7 Oct 2026

Real-time visibility

Zen shows blocked ads, trackers, and background requests, including where each came from and why it was stopped.irbis.sh · read 7 Oct 2026

Security reporting

The security policy says only the latest app version is actively supported and asks users to report vulnerabilities privately by email.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Support

Users can get help from maintainers and other users on Discord and report bugs or suggest features on GitHub.irbis.sh · read 7 Oct 2026

System-wide filtering

Zen blocks ads, trackers, and malware across browsers and desktop apps.irbis.sh · read 7 Oct 2026

Third-party services

Zen uses Cloudflare to serve update manifests, GitHub for source code, downloads and updates, and public filter-list providers for filtering rules.irbis.sh · read 7 Oct 2026

Update security

The maker says builds are reproducible and attested, while a verifiable cryptographically signed update system is still in progress.irbis.sh · read 7 Oct 2026

VPN support

Zen works with any VPN on Windows and Linux and most VPNs on macOS.irbis.sh · read 7 Oct 2026

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