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simplewall

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Spec score 7.9 #39 of 80 in Firewall Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
simplewall is a tool for configuring the Windows Filtering Platform to control network activity on a computer.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Audience
The project describes simplewall as intended for advanced users.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
windowsRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Application rules
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Blocklist
An internal blocklist can block Windows spy and telemetry activity.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Connection alerts
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Default behavior
The FAQ says simplewall blocks all applications by default.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Downloads
The application is available as an installer or portable version and is less than one megabyte.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrity
The project says its binaries have a GPG signature and provides the public key fingerprint in the README.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
License and support
The repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 and lists [email protected] as its support contact.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Outbound control
advancedRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Related support
The feature list includes Windows Subsystem for Linux, Windows Store, Windows services, IPv6, and localization support.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Rule direction
bothRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Rule persistence
Rules can be permanent or temporary, with temporary rules reset after the next reboot.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Rules
Its rules editor supports custom global rules and rules assigned to specific applications.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Traffic logs
It can notify about and log dropped packets, and log allowed packets on Windows 8 and later.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Uninstall limitation
Configured filters remain in the system after uninstalling and must be removed by starting simplewall and pressing “Disable filters.”Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Windows Firewall
simplewall works through WFP and does not act as a control interface for Windows Firewall; the project says the two work independently.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Windows support
The listed requirements are Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, or 11, 64-bit or ARM64, and an SSE2-capable CPU.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

simplewall Free Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (64-bit/ARM64) · administrator rights required Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

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