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24 alternatives to Zen Reader

For ADHD minds who crave focus

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1
Mercury Reader▲214
Clear the clutter from your articles. Instantly.
2016 · its alternatives →
2
I made a Chrome extension to stop mindless browsing▲519
Build the habit of focus.
2020 · getintention.com · its alternatives →
3
Reader Mode▲405
Remove clutter and ads from any article. Instantly ⚡
2019 · readermode.io · its alternatives →
4
Reader Mode 2.0▲332
Read, highlight and annotate the web without distractions
2025 · readermode.io · its alternatives →
5
Reader Mode Premium▲314
Read, highlight and annotate the web without distractions
2020 · readermode.io · its alternatives →
6
Jiffy Reader▲509
Read anything on the internet faster and more clearly
2022 · jiffyreader.com · its alternatives →
7
I made a Chrome extension that helps battle impulsive procrastination▲277
2016 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →
8
Clearly▲177
A simple, distraction free reader for Chrome
2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
9
Just Read▲213
Reader view for web browsers
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
10
Just Focus▲226
Simple website blocker for Chrome 🙅💻
2018 · its alternatives →
11
7reads▲119
A minimal mindful reading list for Google Chrome.
2020 · 7reads.vercel.app · its alternatives →
12
Zen Browser▲257
Beautifully designed, privacy-focused
2024 · zen-browser.app · its alternatives →
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Zenfetch – Turn your saved browsing content into an AI second brain▲56
Hey everyone! Akash and Gabe here from Zenfetch (YC W23) - a chrome extension to help you remember more of what you read. Zenfetch makes it easy to index any content from across the web into a neural search engine and AI chat. Try the chrome extension at https://www.zenfetch.com/?utm_source=hacker_news. How it works: 1. Optionally sync your bookmarks and/or Pocket saves. Zenfetch will continue to sync newly saved items. 2. Click the Zenfetch icon in a tab to save any PDF, YouTube video, note, article, email, forum post, etc. Zenfetch can save almost anything across the…
2024 · zenfetch.com · its alternatives →
14
ZenRead
Distraction-free reading mode. Clean, focused, beautiful.
Jan 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
15
Zen by Unit▲104
A minimal in-browser writing tool
2019 · zen.unit.ms · its alternatives →
16
Zen Sounds▲112
Free background sounds to focus & meditate
2022 · app.zenflowchart.com · its alternatives →
17
Quiet Reader (Mac)▲83
Read articles + text blocks (any app) distraction free.
2022 · quietreader.app · its alternatives →
18
TabReadReminder▲105
We remind you to read the best articles from your open tabs
2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
19
Smart Reader▲21
Read Smart. Listen Effortlessly. Stay Focused.
2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
20
StayFocus▲8
Chrome Extension to boost productivity for people with ADHD
2024 · its alternatives →
21
ZenJournal 2.0▲83
Lightning-fast chat UI journal with an unique Discreet Mode
2020 · thezenjournal.com · its alternatives →
22
FocusCutter▲9
Clean reading mode — one click, no distractions.
2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
23
ZenJournal▲105
Fastest stress-free journal with chatting interface.
2018 · thezenjournal.com · its alternatives →
24DF
Distraction Free Reader/Writer▲85
2013 · inkpen.in · its alternatives →

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