EZBlocker is a simple-to-use ad blocker/muter for Spotify. EZBlocker will attempt to block ads on Spotify from loading. If an ad does load, EZBlocker will mute Spotify until the ad is over.
There are no fancy features, just pure ad blocking. When an ad is blocked, only Spotify is muted, so no other sounds will be affected. EZBlocker aims to be the most stable and reliable ad blocker for Spotify.
There's no setup required - just drag it into any folder and run. To upgrade your EZBlocker, simply replace the executable file.
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Latest: Download v1.8.1 (Nov 6, 2021)
Changelog and Previous Versions
EZBlocker requires Windows 10/11 or Windows 7/8 with .NET Framework.
FAQ
Why is my Spotify is permanently muted?
There may be issues with EZBlocker muting Spotify on your computer. You can manually modify your Spotify's volume by opening the Volume Mixer.
How do I block banner ads?
Check the "Block Banner Ads" box to enable banner blocking. Enabling and disabling this feature requires you to run EZBlocker with administrator privileges.
Does EZBlocker block video commercials?
EZBlocker will mute videos but not prevent them from playing. If you don't want video ads, make sure you keep your Spotify minimized.
Why does my anti-virus say EZBlocker is a virus?
The latest version of EZBlocker may be picked up by a few anti virus programs. This is most likely due to the way EZBlocker disables Spotify's ads. If you do not feel comfortable downloading the executables directly, feel free to view the source code and compile it yourself.
How do I donate?
I don't accept donations for EZBlocker. I would rather you spend your money on Spotify Premium. If Spotify Premium isn't offered in your region, I suggest donating to a non-profit such as the Tor Project.
Is EZBlocker open source?
Yes it is, and I encourage all to contribute. The source & technical description is available on Github.
If you run into any issues, comment below in detail the issue you're having.
Since a recent update during some ads EZBlocker reads Spotify status as “Paused” instead of recognizing that an ad is playing, so it does not mute.
Same here… does it work based on a database? It might be because my ads are from brazilian spotify and aren’t in the db.
EZBlocker’s still working after today’s spotify update (on Windows 7 at least).
Thanks Eric.
Still works here too, but that annoying banner ad placement space won’t go away now.
Ad banner van’t be removed and I’m getting this in the log file :
System.Net.WebException: The operation has timed out
at System.Net.WebClient.DownloadDataInternal(Uri address, WebRequest& request)
at System.Net.WebClient.DownloadString(Uri address)
at EZBlocker.WebHelperHook.GetPage(String URL)
at EZBlocker.WebHelperHook.GetStatus()
at EZBlocker.Main.MainTimer_Tick(Object sender, EventArgs e)
What are the 3 files that were also installed after I ran EZBlocker? nircmd.exe, Newtonsoft.json.dll, and CoreAudio.dll?
They’re support libraries used by EZBlocker.
Thank you Eric for this great software – what Michelle and The Silent Man state below is right : the ads are back ( suddenly ), everything else seems to be ok ? Greetings ( using the latest version on windows ).
Thank you! It still works for me =)
Still works in the lastest version 1.0.9.133, but now when viewing your playlists or songs, there is a big blank space for a banner ad. It still blocks the ad, but it does take a lot of the window. T
Not that it is a huge deal, I’ve still never experienced a single ad in any form when using your software, but if you could possibly look into it, so it doesn’t display this big blank space. That would be awesome.
Worse comes to worse, I’ll just revert back to an older version and disable the updates.
Any upcoming update? Newer ads are not being blocked :/