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)

0.06

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

# 8,422 ▲ 43

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#470 in Accessibility

#9 in zoom keyword 42 ▼ 1

#30 in prevent keyword 26 ▼ 3

#40 in block keyword 83 ▼ 1

#70 in level keyword 37 ▼ 2

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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

Disables pinch-to-zoom functionality, which helps with accidental zooming.
Works well for accessibility purposes, particularly on laptops with trackpads.
Users have praised the extension for working effectively once toggled on.
No extra permissions or fees required, fulfilling its advertised promises.

Cons

Does not consistently work on all Chrome pages, particularly Chrome settings and Google searches.
Issues with zoom settings not being preserved across sessions or when reopening tabs.
Some users reported it not working initially until toggled off and on.
Limited ability to set zoom levels on a per-site basis rather than a global tab basis.

Most mentioned

Doesn't work at all
Works great after toggling it off and on
Zoom settings do not persist across tab closes or Chrome restarts

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.