🎵 Welcome to the Spotify AdBlocker (SpotifyAB) repository by An0n-00, designed to block ads and trackers directly within the Spotify desktop app for Windows. 🚫📺
This project utilizes JavaScript injection into the Spotify application to block ads and trackers, providing an uninterrupted listening experience without intrusive interruptions. 🎧🔇
There will be a client app to automate the installation process and to provide a user-friendly interface. Stay tuned for updates! 🔄
To implement the Spotify AdBlocker, follow these steps:
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Download the Required File:
- Obtain the
xpui.spafile from the latest release in this repository.
- Obtain the
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Replace the Existing File in Spotify Directory:
- Navigate to your Spotify installation directory:
C:\Users\_username_\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\ - Replace the existing
xpui.spafile with the downloadedxpui.spafrom step 1. - If you encounter issues, unzip the
xpui.spato.\xpui\
- Navigate to your Spotify installation directory:
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Restart Spotify:
- Close and reopen the Spotify desktop app to apply the changes.
You have successfully installed the Spotify AdBlocker! 🎉
Caution
This method is specifically designed for the Spotify desktop app on Windows. The Microsoft Store version is not supported. 🖥️❌
Note
There is a client app in progress to automate the installation process. Stay tuned for updates! 🔄
You can verify the functionality by examining the contents of the xpui.spa file:
- Unzip the
xpui.spafile using any zip program. - Explore the extracted files. The main file of interest is
./spotifyAB/AB.jsand theindex.htmlfile, which calls the JS file. - The
AB.jsfile contains the JavaScript code that blocks the ads.
- License: This project is licensed under the MIT License. 📜
- Disclaimer: Use this software at your own risk. No warranties are provided.
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Tip
I've published another project called Spotify-ad-hosts that used to block Spotify ads by modifying the hosts file. It did not work out properly due to Spotify's changes in the ad-serving mechanism. However, I recommend to add the domains to the hosts file as an additional layer of protection and to block trackers. 📝 Check it out! 📦
If you have any questions or encounter issues, please feel free to reach out by opening an issue on the GitHub repository. 📢
Enjoy your ad-free Spotify experience with SpotifyAB! 🎶🚀