How to block Spotify ads on Windows with BlockTheSpot[2024 Complete Guide]

BlockTheSpot is a multi-purpose adblocker and skip-bypass for the Spotify for Windows (64 bit). The program is essentially a batch file that the user only has to run once to use the ad blocker. The setup process is mostly automated and takes only a few seconds to complete.

Note: BlockTheSpot is only for Windows and the Non Microsoft Store version of Spotify.

Contents

1. How to isntall and use BlockTheSpot on Mac/Windows?
2. Are there alternatives on Mac/iOS/Android?
3. FAQs about using BlockTheSpot
4. How to download Spotify playlists without Premium?

1. How to isntall and use BlockTheSpot on Windows?

Download and run BlockTheSpot.bat or copy&paste below code in PowerShell:

[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-Expression "& { $(Invoke-WebRequest -UseBasicParsing 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mrpond/BlockTheSpot/master/install.ps1') } -UninstallSpotifyStoreEdition -UpdateSpotify"

 

2. Are there alternatives on Mac/iOS/Android?

BlockTheSpot is not available on Mac, iOS and Android. On Mac you can get Spotube or SpotX. On Android, get xManager and on iOS, get Eeveespotify.

 

4. FAQs about using BlockTheSpot

Can I download Spotify playlists with BlockTheSpot?

BlockTheSpot unlocks most Spotify premium features, however downloads and "Your DJ" is excludeded.
If you care about privacy, go with Piped. It uses a proxy so it goes to Piped server first before you.
If your internet is really good, there will be no performance difference so use Piped instead since it is more private.

 

5. How to download Spotify playlists without Premium?

While Spotube is a solid alternative to the Spotify mod, if you're looking for an even better way to download Spotify music, you should check out Ondesoft Spotify Covnerter.

Ondesoft Spotify Covnerter allows you to seamlessly connect your Spotify account and one-click to download any songs, albums and playlists to MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WAV and AIFF with all audio metadata.

With Ondesoft Spotify Converter, you can easily download all your favorite songs as MP3, M4A, AAC, etc. and listen to them offline without Premium. The program will preserve the original sound quality and ID3 tags after running 10 times faster conversion speeds. What's more, Ondesoft Spotify Music Converter has a built-in Spotify web player. You can easily download the Spotify songs you want without using the Spotify app. The converted files can be played on any media player. Follow the steps below to learn how to download and convert Spotify songs with Ondesoft Spotify Music Converter.

1. Run Ondesoft Spotify Converter

Download, install and run Ondesoft Spotify Converter on your Mac or Windows. Log in your Spotify account with the built-in Spotify web player, whether free or premium.

2. Choose output format (optional)

Ondesoft Spotify Converter will download Spotify songs in original format by default, mostly in M4A format. You can also change the output format to MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV and AIFF.

3. Select Spotify songs, albums or playlists

Browse or search to find the songs, playlists or albums you want to download with the built-in Spotify web player. Click the red Add to list button to load all songs.

All songs in the playlist or albums will be checked by default. You can uncheck the songs you don't want to download.

4. Click Convert button

Click Convert button to start downloading Spotify music to the format you choose.

After conversion, click below folder icon to quickly locate the DRM-free Spotify songs, albums or playlists in MP3 format. You can play the songs offline anywhere ad-free even without Spotify premium.