Description:
Ad-blocker and privacy guard
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 0.22.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
privacy
adblocker
security
dns
networking
open-source
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Install:
brew install --cask zen-privacy
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About:
Zen is an open-source ad-blocker and privacy guard designed to protect user data and browsing experience. It functions as a DNS sinkhole and network filter to block trackers, ads, and malicious domains across your entire system. The tool emphasizes transparency and local control, keeping your traffic private without relying on third-party services.
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Key Features:
- Blocks ads, trackers, and malware at the network level
- Privacy-first with no telemetry or external data collection
- Lightweight and fast with minimal system resource usage
- Simple command-line interface for easy management
- Open-source and community-driven
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Use Cases:
- Enhancing privacy and security for all devices on a network
- Removing advertisements and trackers from web browsing
- Protecting against malware and phishing domains
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Alternatives:
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NextDNS
– Cloud-based service vs Zen's local, offline-first approach
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Pi-hole
– Requires dedicated hardware/server vs Zen's lightweight, single-machine installation
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AdGuard
– Commercial product vs Zen's fully open-source and free model
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Version |
Rev |
Change |
Commit |
| May 18, 2026 11:10pm |
0.22.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
05dca5b2 |
| Apr 29, 2026 8:32am |
0.21.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
68eeb80d |
| Apr 28, 2026 11:15pm |
0.21.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a9475dae |
| Apr 12, 2026 7:44pm |
0.20.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
54199993 |
| Mar 22, 2026 10:37pm |
0.19.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a7284cf3 |
| Mar 3, 2026 11:32pm |
0.19.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
776b9b15 |
| Feb 19, 2026 7:50am |
0.18.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
5dde4be7 |
| Feb 13, 2026 4:57pm |
0.18.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
7060cebb |
| Feb 2, 2026 8:08pm |
0.17.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
7335e1f8 |
| Sep 15, 2025 1:39pm |
0.12.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
3c43d839 |
| Sep 10, 2025 10:49am |
0.12.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
064960c7 |
| Aug 5, 2025 10:24pm |
0.11.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
d80a44e0 |
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