Zoom Block
Disable zooming by default. Re-enable zooming on a per-tab basis by clicking the Zoom Block icon.
What is Zoom Block?
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Summary
Zoom Block disables zooming in Chrome by default preventing unwanted or accidental zooming. Zooming can be re-enable on a per-tab basis by clicking the Zoom Block icon.
FAQ:
Q: What permissions does Zoom Block require? A: Zoom Block does not require any permissions. Through careful handling of errors, Zoom Block is able to operate without access to any sensitive information.
Q: Does Zoom Block use analytics? A: No. Zoom Block respects its users' privacy. No network requests of any kind are ever made.
Q: Can Zoom Block "lock" a custom zoom level? A: The browser extension API does not offer an elegant way to accomplish this. The best option is to change the browser's default zoom level. Chrome's default zoom settings can be found in Settings -> Appearance -> Page Zoom. Zoom Block will then prevent modifications to the set level.
Q: Why does Zoom Block's icon sometimes turn gray? A: Some browsers do not allow extensions to modify certain pages (typically internal or settings pages). Zoom Block is therefore unable to prevent zooming on those pages, and the icon will turn gray to indicate such a situation.
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User reviews summary
Pros
- Disables pinch zoom effectively
- No extra permissions required
- Works well for certain websites and applications like calculators and Roll20
Cons
- Does not work on specific occasions such as using the back button or reopening closed tabs
- Lacks the ability to remember zoom preferences for specific websites
- Some users experience it not working at all or affecting mouse responsiveness
Most mentioned
- The extension blocks unintentional zooming
- Lack of zoom level memory per website or whitelist feature
- Issues with inconsistency in functionality
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Safety
Risk impact
Zoom Block is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Zoom Block has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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