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HostsFileEditor vs SponsorBlock

A side-by-side look at HostsFileEditor and SponsorBlock. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

HostsFileEditor

HostsFileEditor

Security & Privacy

HostsFileEditor is a free, open-source editor for the hosts file on Windows. It allows you to easily edit the file to block ads, malware, and unwanted sites.

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SponsorBlock

SponsorBlock

Online Services

SponsorBlock is a browser extension that allows users to skip sponsored segments in YouTube videos. It crowdsources data from the community to identify parts of videos that are sponsor messages, interactions reminders, promotions, etc.

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