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.
As of 4th of May 2016 EZBlocker fails to mute or block ads. The current Spotify version is 1.0.28.87.g8f9312a4.
Any chance to catch up on EZBlocker side? Thanks in advance!
The latest EZBlocker isn’t blocking ads on the latest Spotify version 🙁
Is there any fix incoming?
Thanks in advance!
Worse comes to worse, you can download an older version of Spotify and search on how to disable Spotify’s auto updates. Until you see this has been updated and confirmed by others to work again.
Today, day 3 of may 2016, doenst works : /
I really love EZBlocker. Until a few days ago it completely blocked all ads. But now it stopped working. It still mutes spotify for ads but sometimes it remains muted after the ad. Is there some way to fix this?
I downloaded the latest version (1.6.3.0) and there’s no option for removing banner ads, even when I run it as administrator. It only has checkboxes for “Mute Only Spotify” and “Disable All Ads (Experimental)”
This stuff actually works.. niiiiice!
It only works once when you clean hosts file in System32/drivers/etc. Next time you launch Spotify the black bar is there without an ad.
yeah, stopped working some time ago, always says “spotify is paused”
I’m using the old EZBlocker with the list capability and an older version of Spotify. EZBlocker kept freezing so I tried updating Net Frame thinking that might be an issue, but now I just get the error. I have no issues with the same setup on my laptop, not what this error means. ************** Exception Text ************** System.BadImageFormatException: Could not load file or assembly ‘CoreAudio, Version=2.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null’ or one of its dependencies. This assembly is built by a runtime newer than the currently loaded runtime and cannot be loaded. File name: ‘CoreAudio, Version=2.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null’ at EZBlocker.Main.Mute(Int32 i) at… Read more »