Zen Reader

Minimal distraction-free reading mode for clean and focused browsing.

As of June 2026, Zen Reader has 259 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 7 reviews in the Accessibility category.

Usersno change0%
259
259
Ratingno change0%
5.00
7 reviews
Reviewsno change0%
7
Version
0.1.2
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 2 version updates, changed permissions.

History

9 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 19, 2026.

1.1K502.5-74.59999999999991Apr 19, 2026Jun 6, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 19, 20260.1.0
Apr 24, 20260.1.0
May 1, 202655.0010.1.0
May 8, 2026645.0040.1.1
May 12, 20264245.0060.1.2
May 18, 20269815.0070.1.2
May 24, 20261.0K5.0070.1.2
May 31, 20264265.0070.1.2
Jun 6, 20262335.0070.1.2
Now2595.0070.1.2

Changelog

  • May 8, 2026
    description
    Zen Reader transforms cluttered webpages into a clean, distraction-free reading sanctuary. 
    
    Tired of intrusive ads, chaotic sidebars, and eye-straining layouts? Zen Reader instantly extracts the core content of any article and presents it in a professional, customizable interface designed for deep focus.
    
    Features you’ll love:
    • Custom Themes: Choose from Paper, Sepia, Night, and Aesthetic palettes.
    • Premium Typography: Adjust font scales, line heights, and spacing to your preference.
    • Developer Tools: Enhanced code snippets with built-in "Wrap" and "Copy" buttons.
    • Stay Productive: Use the integrated Pomodoro timer to manage your reading chunks.
    • Reading Progress: A subtle indicator keeps you oriented as you read.
    
    Zen Reader is built for students, researchers, and long-form readers who value a premium, local-first reading experience. No accounts, no distractions—just you and the text.
    Zen Reader transforms cluttered webpages into a clean, distraction-free reading sanctuary.
    
    Tired of intrusive ads, chaotic sidebars, and eye-straining layouts? Zen Reader instantly extracts the core content of any article and presents it in a professional, customizable interface designed for deep focus.
    
    Features you’ll love: • High-Fidelity PDF Export: Save any article as a clean, professional PDF document. • Custom Themes: Choose from Paper, Sepia, Night, and Aesthetic palettes. • Premium Typography: Adjust font scales, line heights, and spacing to your preference. • Developer Tools: Enhanced code snippets with built-in "Wrap" and "Copy" buttons. • Stay Productive: Use the integrated Pomodoro timer to manage your reading sessions. • Founding Member Rewards: Join as an early adopter today and secure a permanent "Early Adopter" status for future premium features!
    
    Zen Reader is built for students, researchers, and long-form readers who value a premium reading experience. Use it anonymously or sign in to secure your legacy rewards—just you and the text.
  • May 8, 2026
    permissions
    activeTab, scripting, storage
    activeTab, scripting, storage, identity
  • May 1, 2026
    description
    Zen Reader transforms cluttered webpages into a clean, distraction-free reading sanctuary. 
    
    Tired of intrusive ads, chaotic sidebars, and eye-straining layouts? Zen Reader instantly extracts the core content of any article and presents it in a professional, customizable interface designed for deep focus.
    
    Features you’ll love:
    • Instant Toggle: Press Alt + Z to switch to focus mode without leaving your tab.
    • Custom Themes: Choose from Paper, Sepia, Night, and Aesthetic palettes.
    • Premium Typography: Adjust font scales, line heights, and spacing to your preference.
    • Developer Tools: Enhanced code snippets with built-in "Wrap" and "Copy" buttons.
    • Stay Productive: Use the integrated Pomodoro timer to manage your reading chunks.
    • Reading Progress: A subtle indicator keeps you oriented as you read.
    
    Zen Reader is built for students, researchers, and long-form readers who value a premium, local-first reading experience. No accounts, no distractions—just you and the text.
    Zen Reader transforms cluttered webpages into a clean, distraction-free reading sanctuary. 
    
    Tired of intrusive ads, chaotic sidebars, and eye-straining layouts? Zen Reader instantly extracts the core content of any article and presents it in a professional, customizable interface designed for deep focus.
    
    Features you’ll love:
    • Custom Themes: Choose from Paper, Sepia, Night, and Aesthetic palettes.
    • Premium Typography: Adjust font scales, line heights, and spacing to your preference.
    • Developer Tools: Enhanced code snippets with built-in "Wrap" and "Copy" buttons.
    • Stay Productive: Use the integrated Pomodoro timer to manage your reading chunks.
    • Reading Progress: A subtle indicator keeps you oriented as you read.
    
    Zen Reader is built for students, researchers, and long-form readers who value a premium, local-first reading experience. No accounts, no distractions—just you and the text.

Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabscriptingstorageidentity
Host access
None declared

Screenshots

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About

Zen Reader transforms cluttered webpages into a clean, distraction-free reading sanctuary.

Tired of intrusive ads, chaotic sidebars, and eye-straining layouts? Zen Reader instantly extracts the core content of any article and presents it in a professional, customizable interface designed for deep focus.

Features you’ll love: • High-Fidelity PDF Export: Save any article as a clean, professional PDF document. • Custom Themes: Choose from Paper, Sepia, Night, and Aesthetic palettes. • Premium Typography: Adjust font scales, line heights, and spacing to your preference. • Developer Tools: Enhanced code snippets with built-in "Wrap" and "Copy" buttons. • Stay Productive: Use the integrated Pomodoro timer to manage your reading sessions. • Founding Member Rewards: Join as an early adopter today and secure a permanent "Early Adopter" status for future premium features!

Zen Reader is built for students, researchers, and long-form readers who value a premium reading experience. Use it anonymously or sign in to secure your legacy rewards—just you and the text.

Technical

Version
0.1.2
Manifest
V3
Size
2.66MiB
Min Chrome
114
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
ephjljaialpnbiipmfjfidjhnjipdpjb
Developer ID
u961368202f1149a9eba3461036e8eee5
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Apr 18, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
May 4, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 6, 2026
Website
Support URL

Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 6, 2026.