Software that manages the hosts file and blocks unwanted websites and ads.
HostsMan is a freeware hosts manager app and networking program, developed by abelhadigital.com for Windows. It's pretty well-designed.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below. We've also created some screenshots of HostsMan to illustrate the user interface and show the overall usage and features of this hosts managing program.
Manage your Windows hosts file
HostsMan is a freeware application that lets you manage your Hosts file with ease.
Update your hosts file using the built-in updater. Easily install the latest version of your favorite hosts file.
The program allows you to add your own local or remote sources to the hosts file updater.
HostsMan lets you quickly fix errors, remove duplicates and possible hijacks. Use the built-in backup manager to create copies of your hosts file or quickly restore a previous version.
Features of HostsMan
- Built-in hosts editor
- Built-in hosts file updater.
- Enable/Disable hosts file
- Exclusion list
- Hosts file backup manager
- Local HTTP server (v3.2 only; now available as a separate product).
- Scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks.
Compatibility and License
HostsMan is provided under a freeware license on Windows from network software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 4.8.106 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can HostsMan run on?
HostsMan can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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