Zen

by Zenv0.25.1

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

An open-source system-wide ad-blocker and privacy guard.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id ZenPrivacy.ZenDesktop --exact --version 0.25.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Zen

Zen uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64)

Zen-amd64-installer.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Zen →

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Installers · v0.25.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	-		Direct
arm64	EXE NSIS	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Zen.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Zen on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id ZenPrivacy.ZenDesktop --exact --version 0.25.1. winget downloads the installer from Zen and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Zen silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id ZenPrivacy.ZenDesktop --exact 0.25.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Zen?

Zen uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: Zen-amd64-installer.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Zen via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id ZenPrivacy.ZenDesktop --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Zen's Apps & Features entry.

Is Zen free?

Zen is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://irbis.sh/zen) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Zen work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Zen directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Zen up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id ZenPrivacy.ZenDesktop --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Zen from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.25.1latest
0.25.0
0.24.1
0.24.0
0.23.0
0.22.0
0.21.1
0.20.0
0.19.1
0.19.0