WindowsSpyBlocker

What it does

Downloads

The executable is available through GitHub releases, Chocolatey, and Scoop; the package managers support automatic updates.checked 5 Oct 2026

Firewall controls

The application can apply, display, or remove WindowsSpyBlocker network rules in the Windows firewall.checked 5 Oct 2026

Hosts rules

The project provides spy, update, and extra hosts blocklists, with separate IPv6 list files.checked 5 Oct 2026

How it works

The project captures and interprets network traffic, then creates rules based on interactions between services and traffic sources or destinations.checked 5 Oct 2026

Integrations

The project documents blocking-rule formats for Windows firewall, hosts, DNSCrypt, ESET Firewall, Kaspersky Firewall, OpenWrt, Proxifier, and simplewall.checked 5 Oct 2026

License

The project is licensed under the MIT license.checked 5 Oct 2026

Potential compatibility issue

The FAQ says firewall or hosts rules may need to be removed if Windows Update cannot connect.checked 5 Oct 2026

Project components

The project includes blocking rules for Windows telemetry and data collection, plus an application that applies rules to the Windows firewall.checked 5 Oct 2026

Purpose

WindowsSpyBlocker is a Go application delivered as a single executable to block spying and tracking on Windows systems.checked 5 Oct 2026

Release recency

The changelog lists version 4.39.0 dated May 16, 2022 as its newest listed release.checked 5 Oct 2026

Security checks

The FAQ says releases are scanned by VirusTotal and links to a scan in each release description.checked 5 Oct 2026

Support

Users can raise issues, contribute changes, sponsor the project on GitHub, or donate through PayPal.checked 5 Oct 2026