zen-privacy ☆
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Description:
Ad-blocker and privacy guard
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.18.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: privacy adblocker security dns networking open-source
Install: brew install --cask zen-privacy
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.
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
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
Alternatives:
  • NextDNS – Cloud-based service vs Zen's local, offline-first approach
  • Pi-hole – Requires dedicated hardware/server vs Zen's lightweight, single-machine installation
  • AdGuard – Commercial product vs Zen's fully open-source and free model
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
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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