WindowsSpyBlocker
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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- WindowsSpyBlocker is a Go application delivered as a single executable to block spying and tracking on Windows systems.Read 5 Oct 2026 · crazymax.dev
- Integrations
- The project documents blocking-rule formats for Windows firewall, hosts, DNSCrypt, ESET Firewall, Kaspersky Firewall, OpenWrt, Proxifier, and simplewall.Read 5 Oct 2026 · crazymax.dev
- Support
- Users can raise issues, contribute changes, sponsor the project on GitHub, or donate through PayPal.Read 5 Oct 2026 · crazymax.dev
- License
- The project is licensed under the MIT license.Read 5 Oct 2026 · crazymax.dev
- Downloads
- The executable is available through GitHub releases, Chocolatey, and Scoop; the package managers support automatic updates.Read 5 Oct 2026 · crazymax.dev
- Firewall controls
- The application can apply, display, or remove WindowsSpyBlocker network rules in the Windows firewall.Read 5 Oct 2026 · crazymax.dev
- Hosts rules
- The project provides spy, update, and extra hosts blocklists, with separate IPv6 list files.Read 5 Oct 2026 · crazymax.dev
- How it works
- The project captures and interprets network traffic, then creates rules based on interactions between services and traffic sources or destinations.Read 5 Oct 2026 · crazymax.dev
- Potential compatibility issue
- The FAQ says firewall or hosts rules may need to be removed if Windows Update cannot connect.Read 5 Oct 2026 · crazymax.dev
- Project components
- The project includes blocking rules for Windows telemetry and data collection, plus an application that applies rules to the Windows firewall.Read 5 Oct 2026 · crazymax.dev
- Release recency
- The changelog lists version 4.39.0 dated May 16, 2022 as its newest listed release.Read 5 Oct 2026 · crazymax.dev
- Security checks
- The FAQ says releases are scanned by VirusTotal and links to a scan in each release description.Read 5 Oct 2026 · crazymax.dev
Plans and prices
Free and open source Free Free and open source Read 5 Oct 2026 · crazymax.dev
Where Specifiction places it
- Internet Filtering Software#54 of 656.9