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Zoom for Google Chrome

by Stefan vd · stefanvd.net · Accessibility
FeaturedEstablished publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Zoom in or out on web content using the zoom button and mouse scroll wheel for more comfortable reading. That to each percent value.

Users
300K
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.3 / 5
+0.05 in 30 days
Ratings
1,760
+2 in 30 days
Store rank
#907
#830 among extensions
Version
2.8.28
updated 16 Aug 2026

Users

monthly, 3 years
60K230K400KAug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 300,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
5001,1301,760Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 1,760 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 Zoom for Google Chrome

Are you tired of struggling to zoom in and out of web pages? Look no further! The Zoom browser extension is the ultimate solution, featuring an intuitive slider and zoom buttons for effortless navigation. Ranked as the number one and best magnifying browser extension, it allows you to customize the zoom value of any webpage, enhancing readability and comfort. Zoom is a lightweight and useful add-in designed to get a perfect zoom experience. Whether you are dealing with bad vision issues, myopia, lazy eye, or amblyopia, this extension can enhance your vision on any website. Simply increase the zoom slider to select your preferred scale. Additionally, you have the option to switch between the zoom engine, allowing you to zoom the entire page or only text zoom. Browser extension features: ◆ Slider Zoom: The slider offers a perfect zoom experience, allowing you to adjust the zoom factor from 1 up to 400. ◆ Scroll and Zoom: Click the Z button and scroll up or down with your mouse to witness live changes in the webpage's zoom. ◆ Zoom All Together In/Out: Enable this option to simultaneously zoom in/out on all open web pages. ◆ Save Website Zoom Value: Automatically save the current zoom value of a website, ensuring it is restored when you return. Easily reset to default zoom with the "Reset" button. ◆ Zoom Engine Options: Choose between the default browser zoom engine, the CSS website style zoom, or the font-size engine for text adjustment. The font-size engine will specifically increase or decrease the text on that website while preserving the page's layout and formatting. ◆ Manage Zoom for Each Website: Edit or remove zoom values for specific websites in the options page. That according to the domain or web page level. By utilizing the web page level and the built-in zoom engine, it enables the browser's built-in zoom per tab. ◆ Display Options: - Show Zoom value percent number in the Z button as a badge. - Display right-click context menu with necessary zoom percentages. - Display right-click context menu with your chosen zoom percentages. - Hold mouse click and scroll to zoom in or out. - Include visual cues, such as a circle or square magnifying glass around the cursor. Specify the magnifier glass size, and zoom scale to determine the degree of magnification. ◆ Set Default Zoom: Choose default zoom ratio and zoom step for a personalized experience. ◆ Video and Web Enhancement: Improve your video entertainment by enlarging web pages and increasing video player sizes on platforms like YouTube™ and HTML5 video. You can achieve this with the widely-used Turn Off the Lights browser extension, which dims the surrounding area around the video player, providing a more immersive viewing environment. ◆ Custom Zoom Keyboard Combinations: - Shortcut to display the magnifying glass. - Shortcut to zoom in. - Shortcut to zoom out. - Shortcut to reset zoom value. ◆ Zoom Popup Design Options: - Choose between a minimalist popup design. - Opt for a larger popup window for enhanced accessibility. - Explore the new default modern panel with direct control of your magnifying glass. ◆ Support for Dark Mode Project Information: https://www.stefanvd.net/project/zoom/browser-extension/ Required Permissions: ◆ "contextMenus": Add Zoom percentage levels to the web browser context menu. ◆ "tabs": Manage zoom on open tabs, show welcome/guide page, and access Options page. ◆ "storage": Save settings locally and sync with your web browser account. ◆ "<all_urls>": Control the button on all websites, including http, https, ftp, and file. Note: Windows: CTRL and + or CTRL and - Linux: CTRL and + or CTRL and - Mac: ⌘ and + or CTRL and - Performing the same action is possible with this browser extension. However, this extension enhances user experience by enabling you to adjust the zoom to a custom percentage with greater ease. <<< Option feature >>> Unlock an option feature to protect your eyes at night and focus on the video player, such as YouTube™, by installing Turn Off the Lights browser extension for YouTube and Beyond. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/turn-off-the-lights/bfbmjmiodbnnpllbbbfblcplfjjepjdn

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%+1+0.05
30 days0+0.0%+2+0.05
6 months0+0.0%+9+0.06
1 year0+0.0%+27+0.07

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Zoom for Google Chrome appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
zoom#20
google chrome#5+11
browser extension#7+5
options#8+6
chrome extension#8+1
extension#9−1
chrome browser#16+41
value#20−5
browser settings#20+19
increase#24+6
choose#27+12
button for google#32+9
level#35+4
google#40+52
user experience#41+50
web page#42+25
size#54+16
features#54new
browser#56+39
display#63+3
chrome#67new
custom font#76+8
context menu#80new
context menu#81new

Version history

31 versions recorded
2.8.2816 Aug 2026
2.8.2719 Jul 2026
2.8.2529 Dec 2025
2.8.2125 Nov 2025
2.8.2021 Nov 2025
2.8.1919 Nov 2025
2.8.18.016 Jun 2025
2.8.17.018 May 2025

Details

Category
Accessibility
First seen
19 Apr 2020
Size
401 KB
Languages
de, en, en-GB, en-US, fil, id, sw, ms
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
stefanvd.net
Support
stefanvd.net
Extension ID
lajondecmobodlejlcjllhojikagldgd

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 3, likelihood 0
Permissions
tabscontextMenusstoragescriptingwebNavigationsystem.displayunlimitedStorage
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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