Zinc-organic batteries (ZOBs) are gaining attention due to their sustainability, safety, and low cost. Non-metallic charge carriers, such as H+, NH4+, Cl-, OH-, CF3SO3-, and SO42-, offer advantages over conventional Zn2+ storage, including faster reaction kinetics and better electrochemical performance. This review categorizes and compares the physicochemical properties and chemical interactions of these non-metallic ions with redox-active organic materials. It highlights the effectiveness of non-metallic ions in enhancing the capacity, rate capability, operation voltage, and cycle life of organic cathodes. The challenges and future perspectives of non-metal-ion-based ZOBs are also discussed, emphasizing the need for further research to optimize design principles and applications. The review covers the implementation of non-metallic cations and anions, their interactions with organic materials, and the mechanisms of redox charge storage. It provides insights into the structure-property relationships and the potential of non-metallic ions in advancing the performance of ZOBs.Zinc-organic batteries (ZOBs) are gaining attention due to their sustainability, safety, and low cost. Non-metallic charge carriers, such as H+, NH4+, Cl-, OH-, CF3SO3-, and SO42-, offer advantages over conventional Zn2+ storage, including faster reaction kinetics and better electrochemical performance. This review categorizes and compares the physicochemical properties and chemical interactions of these non-metallic ions with redox-active organic materials. It highlights the effectiveness of non-metallic ions in enhancing the capacity, rate capability, operation voltage, and cycle life of organic cathodes. The challenges and future perspectives of non-metal-ion-based ZOBs are also discussed, emphasizing the need for further research to optimize design principles and applications. The review covers the implementation of non-metallic cations and anions, their interactions with organic materials, and the mechanisms of redox charge storage. It provides insights into the structure-property relationships and the potential of non-metallic ions in advancing the performance of ZOBs.