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Irbis @irbis.sh · 26/08/2026
Irbis is growing into a more mature project, and we think it's time to formalise a collaborative design process. We're introducing RFCs: public proposals for substantial changes to Zen and how Irbis works. Anyone can review, comment, or propose one. github.com/irbis-sh/rfcs #opensource #privacy
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GitHub - irbis-sh/rfcs: RFCs for changes to Irbis projects.
RFCs for changes to Irbis projects. Contribute to irbis-sh/rfcs development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 24/08/2026
Socket found 737 fake VPNs on Chrome Web Store, impersonating brands like Proton and NordVPN. The extensions have 75,000+ downloads and routed traffic through an operator's server. This is why open-source matters for privacy tools: you can verify the code instead of trusting marketing. Read more:
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737 Chrome VPN Extensions Linked to Brand Impersonation and Browser Traffic Redirection
The campaign amassed more than 75,000 installs by targeting Russian-speaking users seeking access to blocked services.
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 13/08/2026
Zen v0.25.1 is out! 🚀 Fixed: misleading local network prompt in Firefox, Windows startup crash. Full notes: github.com/irbis-sh/zen... #privacy #opensource #freesoftware #adblocker
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Release v0.25.1 · irbis-sh/zen-desktop
What's New No more Firefox local network prompts Firefox recently introduced local network access control, which asks for permission when a page connects to a local device. Zen loaded its injected...
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 09/08/2026
Zen v0.25.0 is out! 🚀 New: Vietnamese UI, performance/reliability tuning, install script for Linux, friendlier error pages. Fixed: proxy start failing on non-admin macOS accounts, autostart not working on Linux. Full notes: github.com/irbis-sh/zen... #privacy #opensource #freesoftware #adblocker
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Release v0.25.0 · irbis-sh/zen-desktop
What's New Xin chào! Zen's UI is now available in Vietnamese. Thanks to @vuanhvu11982! Fixed proxy start for non-admin macOS accounts Pressing "Start" failed on standard (non-admin) macOS accounts...
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 23/07/2026
Zen v0.24.1 is out! 🚀 Fixed: scriptlet bugs that let ads and trackers through on some sites. Affected rules now work as written. Full notes: github.com/irbis-sh/zen... #privacy #opensource #freesoftware #adblocker
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Release v0.24.1 · irbis-sh/zen-desktop
What's New Scriptlet fixes Fixed a couple of bugs that stopped some scriptlet rules from working, which could let ads and trackers through on certain sites. The affected rules now behave as writte...
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 22/07/2026
Just a reminder that Zen is free and open-source. Built by you, for you – forever. 🌐 irbis.sh/zen #privacy #opensource #freesoftware #adblocker
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Zen: System-wide ad-blocker for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Zen is a free, open-source ad-blocker that works system-wide – every browser, every app. For Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 27/06/2026
Zen v0.24.0 is out! 🚀 Fixed: the Linux app crashing on start. New: support for the important, ping, and noop filter modifiers for better filter list compatibility. Full notes: github.com/irbis-sh/zen...
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Release v0.24.0 · irbis-sh/zen-desktop
What's New Linux app starts again without libayatana-appindicator3 Since v0.23.0, Zen failed to launch on Linux systems that didn't have AppIndicator installed, quitting with a shared-library load...
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 22/06/2026
Zen v0.23.0 is out! 🚀 New: Linux system tray support, a Japanese UI, filtering improvements, and more. Full notes: github.com/irbis-sh/zen... Update or try it here: irbis.sh/zen 💙
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Release v0.23.0 · irbis-sh/zen-desktop
What's New Linux system tray support Zen now sits in the system tray on Linux in supported desktop environments. Closing the window minimizes Zen to the tray and keeps the proxy running instead of...
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 20/06/2026
Manifest V2 leaves Chrome this month. Headlines say it kills ad blocking. The reality is more nuanced – but the balance does shift toward the company that sells the ads. What's actually lost, and how to keep full filtering: irbis.sh/blog/manifest-v2-chrome/
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Manifest V2 is leaving Chrome
Manifest V3 weakens ad blockers in Chrome. The real technical losses, Google's incentives, and how to retain full filtering.
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OpenAlternative @openalternative.co · 27/05/2026
★ Just published: Zen @irbis.sh — System-wide ad-blocking and privacy protection, no extensions needed Free, open-source desktop app that blocks ads, trackers, and surveillance scripts across all browsers and apps on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Zen: Open Source Alternative to NextDNS and AdGuard
Free, open-source desktop app that blocks ads, trackers, and surveillance scripts across all browsers and apps on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 19/05/2026
Zen v0.22.0 is out! 🚀 New: regexp rule support, fixes to allow-listing and macOS service compatibility, and other minor improvements. Full notes: github.com/irbis-sh/zen... Update or try it here: irbis.sh/zen 💙
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Release v0.22.0 · irbis-sh/zen-desktop
What's New Regular-expression rule support Zen now supports regexp rules. This improves compatibility with filter lists that use regexp patterns to match dynamic tracking and ad URLs. Fixed allowl...
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 28/04/2026
Zen v0.21.0 is out! 🚀 New: control which apps are allowed to bypass Zen's proxy. Full notes: github.com/irbis-sh/zen... Privacy shouldn't be a premium feature. 💙 Update or try it here: irbis.sh/zen
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Release v0.21.0 · irbis-sh/zen-desktop
What's New App allow- and block-listing The new "App routing" setting gives you the ability to choose which apps should use Zen's proxy. It gives you the ability to exclude a developer tool which ...
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 12/04/2026
Zen v0.20.0 is out! 🚀 New: Process information in request logs, and Turkish language support. Full notes: github.com/ZenPrivacy/z... Privacy shouldn't be a premium feature 💙 Update or try it here: zenprivacy.net
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Release v0.20.0 · ZenPrivacy/zen-desktop
What's new Process info in request logs Request logs now show information about processes which initiated the request. This makes it easier to trace activity and understand which applications are ...
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 03/03/2026
Zen Personal v0.19.0 is out! ⚡ HTTP/2 support, a 2x faster rule engine (200x on long URLs – yes, really), and optimized extended CSS evaluation. Full notes: github.com/ZenPrivacy/z... Privacy shouldn't be a premium feature 💙 Update or try it here: zenprivacy.net
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Release v0.19.0 · ZenPrivacy/zen-desktop
What's New This is a performance-focused update with many improvements across the stack. Zen's proxy now speaks HTTP/2 in addition to HTTP/1.1, for both inbound and outbound traffic. Thanks to @br...
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Bryce Wray @brycewray.com · 19/02/2026
Post >> Browsing tips • Some suggestions for making websites easier to read — in more ways than one. #browsers #Chrome #Firefox #Safari #CSS #AdBlocking #Stylus #uBlockOrigin #wBlock
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Browsing tips | BryceWray.com
Some suggestions for making websites easier to read — in more ways than one.
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 19/02/2026
For those who struggle with spending too much time on social media, we're introducing a new Zen feature: filter lists that hide feeds on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Reddit, Bluesky, LinkedIn & Twitch. Works with Zen + uBlock Origin. MIT licensed. Learn more → github.com/ZenPrivacy/f...
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 02/02/2026
Zen Personal v0.17.0 is out! 🚀 Better filter list compatibility, improved element hiding, faster page updates when changing settings, and improved Linux support. Full changelog: github.com/ZenPrivacy/z... Privacy shouldn't be a premium feature 💙 Update or try it here: zenprivacy.net
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 12/01/2026
BREAKING NEWS We obtained an exclusive photo of the YouTube product manager who added ads to the platform and now charges users to get rid of them.
Black-and-white line drawing of a smug, cartoon-style human figure with a raised eyebrow and a sly smile, hands clasped together in front of their chest, conveying a scheming or self-satisfied expression.
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 10/01/2026
In 2021, Apple published "A Day in the Life of Your Data", showing how an ordinary day – a parent taking their child to the playground – is quietly turned into a data trail harvested by hundreds of companies. 1/6
Alt text: "Promotional graphic with a blurred photo of a laptop in the background and a white rounded rectangle overlay. At top left is the Zen shield logo and 'ZEN'. Large headline reads 'Apple: A day in the life of your data' (the word 'data' in blue), with a subtitle below: 'How an average day turns into a data trail'."
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 28/12/2025
Real-time bidding, which powers nearly every ad you see online, might be the most privacy-invasive surveillance system that you’ve never heard of. Learn how it works and how to protect yourself. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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Online Behavioral Ads Fuel the Surveillance Industry—Here’s How
Each time you see a targeted ad, your personal information is exposed to thousands of advertisers and data brokers through a process called “real-time bidding” (RTB). This process does more than
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 16/12/2025
Zen Personal v0.16.0 is out! 🚀 Performance improvements, a refreshed UI, more reliable injections, and better compatibility with Firefox and macOS. Full changelog: github.com/ZenPrivacy/z... Privacy shouldn't be a premium feature 💙 Update or try it here: zenprivacy.net
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Release v0.16.0 · ZenPrivacy/zen-desktop
What's New Performance improvements We've optimized our filtering engine, with significant performance gains on long URLs. Better UI The application now includes a new logo and a new font, improvi...
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 01/09/2025
New on the Zen blog: The ad business broke tech We trace how the ad model corrupted the internet — and what we can do about it. Read here: zenprivacy.net/blog/how-ad-...
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How ad business broke tech
How advertising reshaped the internet into a system of manipulation, surveillance, and broken promises — and what we can do in response.
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 30/10/2025
Zen's latest releases are now published with @github.com's 🔐Immutable releases enabled – increasing our resilience against supply-chain attacks. Learn more about Immutable releases: docs.github.com/en/code-secu... And about how we handle security at Zen: github.com/ZenPrivacy/z...
Screenshot from Zen's GitHub releases page with the text:
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 14/10/2025
Zen v0.13.0 is out! 🚀 Interactive onboarding, memory optimization, and much more. Full changelog: github.com/ZenPrivacy/z... Privacy shouldn't be a premium feature 💙 Update or try it here: zenprivacy.net
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Release v0.13.0 · ZenPrivacy/zen-desktop
What's New Background update checks Zen now periodically checks for updates in the background, ensuring you get the latest updates faster. Interactive onboarding A new smooth onboarding experience...
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 10/09/2025
Zen v0.12.0 is out! 🚀 Extended CSS for stronger blocking, a new block page, CSP fixes, macOS autostart repair, safer updates, and more. Full changelog: github.com/ZenPrivacy/z... Privacy shouldn't be a premium feature 💙 Update or try it here: zenprivacy.net
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Release v0.12.0 · ZenPrivacy/zen-desktop
What's New Extended CSS Zen now supports extended (procedural) CSS, enabling more powerful and comprehensive visual content blocking. Block page When a web page request is blocked, Zen now display...
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 01/09/2025
New on the Zen blog: The ad business broke tech We trace how the ad model corrupted the internet — and what we can do about it. Read here: zenprivacy.net/blog/how-ad-...
zenprivacy.net
How ad business broke tech
How advertising reshaped the internet into a system of manipulation, surveillance, and broken promises — and what we can do in response.
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 05/08/2025
Zen v0.11.3 is out! 🚀 We fixed an issue with the Phishing URL Blocklist that caused it to block too much. It now works as intended. Full changelog: github.com/ZenPrivacy/z... Privacy shouldn't be a premium feature. 💙 Update or try it here: zenprivacy.net
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Comparing v0.11.2...v0.11.3 · ZenPrivacy/zen-desktop
Simple, free and efficient ad-blocker and privacy guard for Windows, macOS and Linux - Comparing v0.11.2...v0.11.3 · ZenPrivacy/zen-desktop
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 27/07/2025
Zen v0.11.2 is out! 🚀 Less memory (10–15% savings), a new Chinese translation (你好!), Space-bar proxy toggle, Windows binary signing, and more. Thanks to our amazing new contributors! 💙 Full notes: github.com/ZenPrivacy/z... Update or try it here: zenprivacy.net
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Release v0.11.2 · ZenPrivacy/zen-desktop
What's New Reduced memory consumption Zen now uses about 10–15% less memory, thanks to work by @ilovelinabell. 你好! Zen now speaks Chinese, thanks to @ccarstens! Want to contribute a new language o...
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 26/05/2025
Zen v0.11.0 is out! No more tracking parameters in copied URLs, better site compatibility (CSP fixes), and updated regional filters. Full release notes: github.com/ZenPrivacy/z... Privacy shouldn’t be a premium feature 💙 Update or try it here: zenprivacy.net
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Zen
Zen is a simple, free and efficient desktop application that helps you browse the internet and use your apps without annoying ads, trackers, or hidden threats.
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 24/05/2025
Zen v0.10.1 is live! 🎉 Fixed Windows installer issue, improved proxy exclusions (Apple Pay + ChatGPT fixes), and now on Homebrew for macOS! Privacy shouldn’t be a premium feature 💙 Update or try it here: zenprivacy.net
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Zen
Zen is a simple, free and efficient desktop application that helps you browse the internet and use your apps without annoying ads, trackers, or hidden threats.
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 20/05/2025
Zen is now on Homebrew! 🍻 Faster installs, same powerful system-wide blocking. 💙 More info: formulae.brew.sh/cask/zen-pri...
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Homebrew’s package index
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 16/05/2025
🛡️ We now have a Privacy Policy and Terms of Use! They're short, clear, and written to reflect our values. You can find them here: 🔗 zenprivacy.net/privacy-policy/ 🔗 zenprivacy.net/terms/ If you have any thoughts or questions, feel free to ask!
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Our Privacy Policy
Information we collect. TL;DR: We don't.
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 11/05/2025
Zen v0.10.0 is out! 🚀 Now with stronger ad-blocking (incl. detection-free YouTube ad-block), a light theme, new languages (Kazakh 🇰🇿 + German 🇩🇪), better security, and more. Privacy shouldn’t be a premium feature. 💙 Update or try it here: zenprivacy.net
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 07/05/2025
Great introduction to privacy issues with data brokers. Thank you @rejectconvenience.com for shining the light on this.
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Irbis @irbis.sh · 06/05/2025
We're rolling out a new proxy-side ad-blocking system for YouTube - designed to bypass ad-block detection scripts entirely. This change is experimental and needs real-world testing. If you're up for it, follow the steps here: 🔗 github.com/ZenPrivacy/z...
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🚧 Help us test advanced (detection-free) YouTube ad-blocking! 🚧 · ZenPrivacy zen-desktop · Discussion #321
What’s this? YouTube delivers ads in two ways: If the first page you visit is a video page (youtube.com/watch?v=<video-id>), the video data - including ad-specific properties - is delivered via a g...
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