v.2.0 Beta (Stable)

ZBlock is moving from alpha state to beta state

Changelog

• Massive UI redesign (Used Custom-tkinter for that)
• Implemented new updater system inside the about ZBlock pop-up
• Fixed numerous bugs from major to minor ones :
  • Major bugs:
    • Stopped software from applying blacklists on its own
    • Fixed major bug where the restore button randomely disappears
    • Stopped software from reapplying blacklist.json by itself and slowing down computer over time
  • Minor bugs:
    • Fixed random errors from popping out of nowhere without user-interaction
    • Fixed errors from randomely not showing what's wrong after failing with an operation
    • Stopped info messages from crashing for absolutely no reason
    • Fixed a bug where the software makes an automatic backup and restore of the hosts file when opened for the first time after an update
• New software icon
• More informative & redesigned About ZBlock pop-up (Rolling redesign out for more of the pop-ups in next releases)
• Enhanced install wizard UI (thx to the latest Inno setup update ❤️)

Good to know !

This application is unsigned, that means Windows might reagebait you saying that this file is harmful & unsafe while it is the total opposite. I just need to sign it but I'm just 14 and signing a software requires a highly expensive certificate that you have to renew every year. Around $129 to over $500+ per year.

Screenshots

Contributors

And still... nobody wants to be a contributor, maybe my software just sucks.....

Release 1.1 Alpha (Stable)

We fixed a lot of stuff this time.

We are truly sorry for the inconvenience due to the instability of the previous release. We fixed all the mess done. Now this release is SAFE!

Features of this release

• Blacklist has been optimized for very low end hardware. We moved the content of the old blacklist inside of blacklistEXPERIMENT.json, it contains all of the domain names that were added in the previous unstable release, the new blacklist only contains essential advertisement domains and trackers.
• The UI hasn't changed compared to the unstable build, we just added a disclaimer telling you to first read the wiki here and that we're not responsible for breaking your device.
• The software works smoother and is significantly faster than the previous build.

(C) 2025 Anir EL HADDAJ (Objective:Virtual), this software is licensed under the MIT license.

Version 1.1 - Alpha (Unstable)

ZBlock v.1.1 Alpha is here !

Don't forget to install the certificate first ! Get the NOTICE.txt file for instructions

This release features:

• A better, enhanced, and beginner friendly UI
• Optimized the blacklist file by adding fake news, gambling and adult sites so they get blocked
• Optimized the blacklist file by removing some domains that caused the block of legitimate websites
• Added protection against malware and other unsafe sites

Please report any issue since I labelled this release as unstable due to frequent unresponsiveness when Blocking or Unblocking ADs, hosts backup will be fine if you haven't started ZBlock yet.

© 2025 Anir EL Haddaj (Objective:Virtual), this software is licensed under the MIT License

Version 1.0 - Alpha

First install the certificate before installing the software !

Thanks for everyone who started suppoting the project ! I appreciate it :)
This release features:

• Added a copyright to the end of the window
• Removed the warning at the top of the window
• Some bugs got fixed
• The UI is slightly more friendly
• The messages and errors have now a more friendly language that can help begginers to better understand what is happening.

© 2025 Anir El Haddaj (Objective:Virtual), ZBlock is a software licensed under the MIT License

First Release V.0.55.4

ZBlock 0.55.4 is here, no more annoying ADs... almost

How to install ZBlock 0.55.4

1. Download the .zip file
2. Extract the content
3. Before starting the installation you must install the certificate by viewing the properties of the file.
4. In the digital signatures tab, click on "Details"
5. Show certificate, then install it.
6. You must see something like that :
   
   Follow the instructions on the screen until you see this
   
   Choose the 2nd option and select "browse"
   Choose the 2nd folder that appears and confirm.
7. Now the setup.exe is ready, open it and install it normally.