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BlockTheSpot

A multi-purpose adblocker and skip-bypass for the Windows Spotify desktop application.

Please support Spotify by purchasing premium

Last updated: 21 April 2021
Last tested version: 1.1.62.583.gdac868ed-a

Important checks before installing:

  1. Update Windows, update Spotify and update BlockTheSpot
  2. Go to "Windows Security" -> "Virus & Threat Protection"
  3. Click "Allowed threats" -> "Remove all allowed threats"

Features:

  • Blocks all banner/video/audio ads within the app
  • Retains friend, vertical video and radio functionality
  • Unlocks the skip function for any track
  • Now supports the new Alpha version (New UI)

⚠️ This mod is for the Desktop Application of Spotify on Windows only and not the Microsoft Store version.

Installation/Update:

  1. Browse to your Spotify installation folder %APPDATA%\Spotify
  2. Download chrome_elf.zip from releases
  3. Unzip and replace chrome_elf.dll and config.ini

Uninstall:

  • Just run uninstall.bat or
  • Reinstall Spotify

Known Issues:

  • You may face issue #150.

Note:

  • "chrome_elf.dll" gets replaced by the Spotify installer each time it updates, make sure to replace it after an update.
  • Spicetify users have to reapply BlockTheSpot after applying a Spicetify theme.
  • The ad banner may appear if your network uses Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol
    • Setting Skip_wpad = 1 in config.ini may help
  • For Spotify Premium users, setting Block_BannerOnly = 1 will only block the banner at home
  • If the automatic install/uninstall scripts do not work, please contact Nuzair46
  • For more support and discussions, join our Discord server