Hosts Editor

Name: Hosts Editor
Author: Sugggest

Hosts Editor is a simple tool for editing the hosts file on Windows to block unwanted sites. It provides a GUI interface to easily add, edit or remove entries in the hosts file without needing to manually edit the file.

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Hosts Editor: Block Unwanted Sites on Windows

A simple GUI tool for editing Windows hosts file, easily block unwanted sites with added, edited or removed entries.

What is Hosts Editor ?

Hosts Editor is a free open source application for Windows that allows users to easily modify the hosts file. The hosts file maps hostnames to IP addresses and can be used to block access to certain websites.

Some key features of Hosts Editor:

Simple and intuitive GUI for adding, editing or removing entries in the hosts file
Ability to enable/disable entries without deleting them
Import/export hosts entries for backup/sharing
Auto-completion suggests entries as you type
Context menu access to common hostnames and IPs
Runs with elevated permissions so no need to manually edit hosts as Admin
Lightweight app with no installations/bloatware

Hosts Editor makes editing the hosts file very easy compared to manually opening and editing the file. It's useful for blocking ads, tracking sites, malware domains etc. Simple interface allows even novice users to leverage hosts file filtering without needing to understand hosts file syntax.