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.
10/10 for this Brilliant Creation. Thanks Dev works like a charm 😀
Thank you for updating! The ads were starting to creep in more and more with the Spotify updates.
About those having trouble with the new update, I’ve still be using the previous version of EZBlocker with the latest version of Spotify, no problems, still no ads. Maybe if that helps looking into the problems you’re having with the new update, I don’t know, but I figured it was worth mentioning. Or maybe you can see if the old version of EZBlocker works for you.
I’am using Spotify 1.0.24.104.g92a22684 and EZBlocker 1.6.3.0 but the AD’s are shown for me on Spotify
How to disable it?
The new update worked the first time I tried, but after closing Spotify, (the program now automatically quits when you close spotify, which I don’t remember it doing previously. It’s annoying, because, for various reasons I sometimes have to restart spotify) the program closed itself. After that it hasn’t worked again. It’s the .NET Unhandeled exception error. Here’s some of the error message: ************** Exception Text ************** System.Net.WebException: The request was aborted: 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.SetCSRF() at EZBlocker.WebHelperHook.GetStatus() at EZBlocker.Main.MainTimer_Tick(Object sender, EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Timer.OnTick(EventArgs e)… Read more »
Thanks for the update to a great app. Unfortunately the newest version of EZBlocker is not working correctly for me. It seems to do it’s job just fine for several minutes, but then reports that Spotify isn’t running although it is clearly playing a song at this time. I’ve tried closing both Spotify and EZBlocker and then first starting Spotify and starting up EZBlocker with the music already playing, yet the problem persists. .net 4.5 is installed, I just checked to make sure. EZBlocker runs on with admin rights on a win10 desktop alongside the newest version of Spotify (1.0.24.104.g92a22684)
With the new update I get a .NET Error sometimes something about a timeout.
Thanks for the update, working perfect here 😀
Windows 10, .net 4.6
Getting an unhandled exception from .NET when starting since the new 1.6 version + it says Spotify wouldn’t be running, although it is running. Started as Admin, newest spotify version, .net Framework 4.5 installed. The log sadly is partly in german, the first line in the stack trace means something like “The Server has executed a Protocol-violation”:
http://pastebin.com/raw/ZvS9w8DM
What the error looks like http://i.imgur.com/VRk8oBY.png when i click “Weiter” (Continue) i get the same error again and again.