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Zen Downloads

by Yuta Ide · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 21 Oct 2026

Restore order to your downloads. Automatically route files into folders with flexible rules. 100% Private & Open Source.

Users
13
+2 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#184K
#154K among extensions
Version
1.2.0
updated 27 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 9 months
0613Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 13 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 9 months
001Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 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 Downloads

🌊 BRING SERENITY TO YOUR DIGITAL WORKSPACE. Tired of a cluttered Downloads folder? Zen Downloads (formerly Download Router) is a privacy-first extension that automatically organizes your files the moment you save them. No more manual sorting, no more mess—just a clean, organized drive. ✨ WHY ZEN DOWNLOADS? 🧘 Chaos to Order: Define rules once, and let Zen Downloads handle the rest. Your files land exactly where they belong, keeping your mind and your desktop clear. 🔒 100% Private & Secure: Your data is yours alone. Zen Downloads operates entirely within your browser. No data collection, no external servers. 🎨 Minimalist Dark UI: A redesigned, eye-friendly interface that makes managing complex rules feel simple and intuitive. 🚀 KEY FEATURES • Intelligent Routing Engine: Sort files based on filetype, source URL, filename, or domain. • Dynamic Folder Creation: Use template variables to automatically create date-based folder structures. • Open Source Transparency: Built for developers and power users who value trust. Verify the code yourself on GitHub. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Set a rule (e.g., "If file type is PDF, move to Documents/PDFs"). 2. Download a file. 3. Zen Downloads automatically routes it to the correct folder. 📂 AVAILABLE VARIABLES Create dynamic folder structures using these placeholders in your paths: [ Date & Time ] • {yyyy} : Current year (e.g., 2026) • {mm} : Current month (e.g., 01) • {dd} : Current day (e.g., 26) • {hh} : Current hour (e.g., 14) • {min} : Current minute (e.g., 30) • {ss} : Current second (e.g., 45) • {yyyy-mm-dd} : Full date (e.g., 2026-01-26) [ File Information ] • {file} : Full filename with extension • {basename} : Filename without extension • {ext} : File extension (e.g., pdf, jpg) [ URL Parts ] • {host} : Domain name (e.g., example.com) • {protocol} : Protocol (e.g., http, https) • {port} : Port number (if specified) • {path} : Full URL path • {path[0]} : First path segment • {path[1]} : Second path segment • {query.key} : Query parameter value (e.g., {query.id}) • {hash} : URL hash/fragment [ Referrer Information ] • {referrer.host} : Referrer domain • {referrer.query.key} : Referrer query parameter Example Path: {host}/{yyyy-mm-dd}/{file} Reclaim your focus. Download Zen Downloads today.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+8.3%00.00
30 days+2+18.2%00.00
6 months+8+160.0%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.2.027 Jan 2026
1.0.020 Jan 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
20 Jan 2026
Size
10.8 MB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
jjicocfmneiimgcgahihcknkhpjkcbpp

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
downloadsstoragetabs

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