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Zen Close

by carl · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 19 Oct 2026

Pauses browser work with a quote screen at a set time, after a long session, or on sites you choose.

Users
5
−1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#254K
#212K among extensions
Version
1.6.0
updated 11 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 4 months
047Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 5 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 4 months
001Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Zen Close

Zen Close pauses browser work with a quote screen. The screen appears at a closing time you set, after about two hours of continuous use, and on sites you choose to cut off. On those sites the quote covers the screen and stops you from using the site. The page itself still loads. Set a closing time to see the time remaining, and to get a calm notice 10 or 15 minutes before it is time to stop. Zen Close uses a quiet reminder and a quote, not a harsh alarm. Key Features - Set Your Closing Time Specify a time from the popup to schedule a wrap-up reminder. - Gentle Pre-notifications Receive a soft toast notification 10 or 15 minutes before your closing time (can be turned off). - Remaining Time Badge The extension icon displays a small badge (for example, 15m) showing exactly how much time you have left. - Closing Dialog with Inspiring Quotes When the scheduled time arrives, a dialog appears alongside a thoughtful quote to gently guide you away from the screen. - Sites to cut off Opening a site you added covers the screen with the quote. The page itself still loads. Add a category and collapse each group. The list can be exported and imported as JSON. You can also cut sites off only while a close time is set. - Long sessions After about two hours of continuous use, the quote screen appears. A break of about ten minutes starts the count again. - Snooze (Extend) Function For the closing time and long sessions, "Snooze 5 min" extends the reminder. - Bilingual Support (Japanese / English) Switch the display language from More settings. Perfect For Those Who... - Tend to stay up too late and want to set a firm yet gentle bedtime for their browser - Want a quote screen on sites they chose to cut off - Want to draw a clear line between work and personal life - Prefer quiet, mindful reminders over loud, stressful alarms - Often lose track of time during remote work, studying, or side projects Feedback If you have any feedback, feature requests, or bug reports, please let us know through the feedback form. https://forms.gle/kuLCj9EQvrgnVrFP9

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−16.7%00.00
30 days−1−16.7%00.00

Version history

10 versions recorded
1.6.011 Oct 2026
1.5.07 Oct 2026
1.4.06 Oct 2026
1.3.05 Aug 2026
1.2.06 Jul 2026
1.1.030 Jun 2026
1.0.322 Jun 2026
1.0.220 Jun 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
16 Jun 2026
Size
113 KB
Languages
en, ja
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
mdpoccngcjaagaloanjlehciolkjbejl

Permissions and risk

Elevated riskimpact 3, likelihood 3
Permissions
alarmsidlenotificationsoffscreenstoragescriptingtabswindows
Site access
http://*/*https://*/*
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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