Zoom Block

Disable zooming by default. Re-enable zooming on a per-tab basis by clicking the Zoom Block icon.

Zoom Block - Chrome Extension to Block Unwanted Zooming

"Zoom Block" is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to disable unwanted or accidental zooming on all tabs by default. Only by clicking the Zoom Block icon, users can selectively re-enable zooming on a per-tab basis. It respects users' privacy and does not require any permissions or makes any network requests. Also, it works around the browser's default zoom level settings, making it a practical solution for avoiding zoom mishaps.

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By: Wesley Warnell

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.16

(56)

Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-11)

Creation date: 2018-07-10

Risk impact: Very low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage

Size: 37.83K

Email: we*****@wesleywarnell.com

Ranking

# 7,854 ▲ 33

Other rankings

#462 in Accessibility ▲ 5

#11 in zoom keyword 42 ▼ 3

#28 in prevent keyword 22

#40 in block keyword 79

#64 in level keyword 38 ▲ 2

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Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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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.

User reviews

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Pros

Works well for disabling pinch-to-zoom
Helps accessibility for users sensitive to unintentional zooming
Offers relief from unwanted zoom changes (e.g., on trackpads)
Minimal permissions required
Provides a straightforward solution for zoom management

Cons

Doesn't consistently work on all pages or Chrome settings
Requires manual toggling to activate on page loads
Does not maintain zoom settings on a per-site basis
May reset zoom to 100% instead of maintaining a desired setting
Issues reported on certain versions of Chrome (e.g., Linux) and specific situations

Most mentioned

Doesn't work at all
Works great after toggling it off and on
Helps with accidental zooming
Thankful for the extension despite Chrome's limitations
Needs improvement on preserving zoom settings

User reviews

Doesn't work at all, on multiple sites and pages.

Albert911emt -, 2024-12-15

Praise the Lord! [And Zoom Block] Come on Chrome people, let's have this baked in as a default. Like tabs recovery you have added lately - so my reliance on session buddy has reduced.