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SwitchHostsHostsMan
Free

Free, with source code published on GitHub.

 Free

Freeware.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • Switch between hosts file setups in one click
  • Supports remote hosts lists such as blocklists
  • Updates host entries from built-in or custom sources
  • Can remove duplicate entries and possible hijacks
  • Hosts files cannot block by wildcard or filter whole networks
  • Needs administrator rights to change the system hosts file
  • Supports Windows XP SP2 through Windows 10 and the listed Windows Server versions.
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Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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