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.
Just to give you some more context for my previous comments – I’m using Windows 7, SP1 with .NET 4.0.30319
You have there “requires 3.5” so perhaps a higher version does not work?
Hey Eric,
Thanks heaps for this awesome little product! It’s super neat!
I’m having some issue with this new version however where it seems very unresponsive. Like – it still works, but when I click on a button it seems to take a few seconds to register. Or if I try to move the window across the screen it is as if my computer hangs for a bit before it does it. Anyway, thanks for the awesome work!
Check the latest update. Should fix the lag issue.
You’re a legend mate!
Thanks for everything.
Hello, love the software, great product, but was just wondering, do you think you could add a feature, to play the song while the ad lasts, instead of pure silence? Just like blockify does. Thanks in advance!
Thanks for your feedback and support. I’ll consider adding that feature in the future.
Why is it always pausing when the advertisement starts?
It always need to manually click the play button..
Nice, compact little program. I look forward to seeing it further improve over the coming months and years.
v1.3.6.5 gives me this on startup:
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at System.Runtime.InteropServices.Marshal.ReleaseComObject(Object o)
at EZBlocker.AudioUtilities.SetApplicationMute(String procname, Boolean mute)
at EZBlocker.Main.Mute(Int32 i)
at EZBlocker.Main.Main_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
No ads are blocked.
Thanks for the stack trace. I’ll look into it. For now, I would disable the “Mute Only Spotify” option.
Is there any option to disable notifications about update on start?
I have blocked spotify update and I just need one version of this great soft:)
The latest version should work on all versions of Spotify so it doesn’t hurt to keep updated 🙂
This works wonderfully and is constantly updated with the new versions of spotify often before I even get the new version of spotify myself. Great work.