Spotify AdBlocker (SpotifyAB)

🎵 Welcome to the Spotify AdBlocker (SpotifyAB) repository by An0n-00, designed to block ads and trackers directly within the Spotify desktop app for Windows. 🚫📺

Overview

This project utilizes JavaScript injection into the Spotify application to block ads and trackers, providing an uninterrupted listening experience without intrusive interruptions. 🎧🔇

Anouncement

We are happy to announce that we have released a client app that automates the installation process. You can download the client app from the latest release in this repository. 🚀

Installation Guide

To install the Spotify AdBlocker, follow these steps:

1. Download the Client App:

   • Obtain the SpotifyAB-Installer.exe file from the latest release
   • Run the installer to install the Spotify AdBlocker.
   • Choose the option that you want to do.

2. Restart Spotify: Done! You have successfully installed the Spotify AdBlocker! 🎉

Visuals

Here you have some images of the client app:

Manual Installation Guide

To implement the Spotify AdBlocker, follow these steps:

1. Download the Required File:

   • Obtain the xpui.spa file from the latest release in this repository.

2. Replace the Existing File in Spotify Directory:

   • Navigate to your Spotify installation directory: C:\Users\_username_\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\
   • Replace the existing xpui.spa file with the downloaded xpui.spa from step 1.
   • If you encounter issues, unzip the xpui.spa to .\xpui\
   • Newly you have to have the xpui.spa and \xpui as a folder. (you can unzip the xpui.spa file with any other software that unzips .tar files)

[Please always read the newest release, as it may contain newer information than written here!]

3. Restart Spotify:
   • Close and reopen the Spotify desktop app to apply the changes.

You have successfully installed the Spotify AdBlocker! 🎉

Caution

Compatibility Notice:

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! 🔄

Verification Process

You can verify the functionality by examining the contents of the xpui.spa file:

• Unzip the xpui.spa file using any zip program.
• Explore the extracted files. The main file of interest is ./spotifyAB/AB.js and the index.html file, which calls the JS file.
• The AB.js file contains the JavaScript code that blocks the ads.

Legal Information

• License: This project is licensed under the MIT License. 📜
• Disclaimer: Use this software at your own risk. No warranties are provided. ⚠️

Useful Information

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! 🎶🚀