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HostsManSwitchHosts
Free

Freeware.

 Free

Free, with source code published on GitHub.

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Updates host entries from built-in or custom sources
  • Can remove duplicate entries and possible hijacks
  • Switch between hosts file setups in one click
  • Supports remote hosts lists such as blocklists
  • Supports Windows XP SP2 through Windows 10 and the listed Windows Server versions.
  • Hosts files cannot block by wildcard or filter whole networks
  • Needs administrator rights to change the system hosts file
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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