The official BlockTheSpot project lives at github.com/mrpond/BlockTheSpot, a fork of the original master131/BlockTheSpot. Both are now archived. Its releases page hosts the patch files, tagged 2026.02.12 at the time of our check. Other repositories, including a community macOS project, exist under different owners. Check the owner, the archive status, and the README links before you download anything.
A search for "BlockTheSpot GitHub" returns several repositories, and they are not interchangeable. Some are the original project, some are forks, some are community ports for other operating systems, and some are unrelated. Using the wrong one is a common reason people end up with the wrong files, a broken install, or a copy that someone has changed. This page sorts them out, using public GitHub data we checked on 7 October 2026.
This is the repository the official README belongs to, and it is where the project's config.ini, README, and releases are published. On GitHub it is marked as a fork. It was created in May 2019, and at the time of checking it had about 12,400 stars and 780 forks. Its last code push was on 12 February 2026, and its latest release is tagged 2026.02.12, published on 11 February 2026. The repository is archived, which means it is read-only.
The releases page is the only place we recommend downloading the patch files. The latest release includes blockthespot.dll and chrome_elf.dll. The config file lives on the default branch, which is named master. Use the release for the binary files, and the branch for the README and config.ini.
The project's earlier repository is master131/BlockTheSpot. It was created in May 2018, and it is also archived. Its description says it has been superseded by SpotX, which is a different project. If you find this repository in search results, read its description before you use any files from it, because it is no longer the place where the current project is maintained.
Nuzair46/BlockTheSpot-Mac is a separate community project, described as a Spotify ad blocker for macOS. It is archived, and its last code push was in December 2024. It is not part of the official Windows project. Our Mac page explains what that means for Mac users.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Owner name | The official project is under mrpond. Be cautious of other owners that offer "BlockTheSpot" files without a clear link to the official project. |
| Archive status | Both the official repository and the original are archived. An archived repository does not accept new fixes from its owner. |
| Description | The original's description points to SpotX as its successor. A description that says otherwise should prompt a closer look. |
| Releases | Patch files should come from the Releases section of the official repository, not from a random archive or file-sharing link. |
| README links | The official README links to the releases page and to config.ini on the master branch. Follow those links, not links on other sites. |
Anyone can fork a public repository, and a fork can differ from its source. A fork may be a faithful copy, an experimental branch, or a changed version that adds or removes behaviour. We do not list or recommend third-party forks. If you choose to use one, verify it yourself: compare its files with the official release, read the changes, and check the hashes described in our verification guide.
If a link on a search result or a video description leads to a different owner, a different file name, or a page that asks you to install a separate program, stop. Official files are plain DLLs and a config file. They do not come with an installer that asks for extra permissions. Go to the official repository from a link you trust, and start from its README.
Because the official repository is archived, the number of older or unofficial copies in circulation is likely to grow over time. Older guides, mirrored files, and unrelated projects with similar names will keep appearing in search results. Knowing which repository is the official source protects you from installing the wrong thing, and from trusting claims that the archived project is still being maintained.
Use mrpond/BlockTheSpot for the official files and config. Treat master131 as the historical original, which now points to SpotX. Treat the macOS project as a separate community effort with its own status. Check the owner and archive status every time, and verify any file before you run it.
A legitimate repository page has a clear owner, a readable README that links to the releases page, a config.ini on the default branch, and a releases section with dated tags and attached files. The archive flag is visible at the top. If you see those features, you are looking at the right kind of source. If the page is missing them, or the files are hosted somewhere else, you are not.
| Feature | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Owner | A named account that matches the README link |
| README | Links back to the official releases page |
| Releases | Dated tags with attached binary files |
| Archive flag | Visible on the repository, which tells you its status |
GitHub records release assets and their digests in a way that anyone can check. That is why the official source is useful for verification. A copy elsewhere may not have those records at all, which makes it harder to know whether the file matches what was published.
Stars and forks are signs of interest, not proof of safety. A repository with many stars can still be archived, and a new repository with a few stars can look polished. The features that matter are the owner, the link from the README to the official releases page, the dated releases with attached files, and the archive status at the top of the page.
If you find a repository or copy that presents itself as official but does not match the official releases page, you can report it through GitHub's own reporting tools. Keep a link and a screenshot first, so the report can be checked.
Once you have found the right repository, check the files before you use them. The verification guide shows how to compare hashes, the download guide lists the official sources, and the live status page shows whether the repository is still archived.
The official repository most people mean is github.com/mrpond/BlockTheSpot. It is a fork of the original master131 repository, and it is now archived (read-only). Its releases page hosts the patch files.
The repository's default branch is named master. Its config.ini and README live there. Releases are separate: download the patch files from the releases page rather than from the branch.
Forks, mirrors, the original repository, and unrelated projects all use similar names. Check the owner and whether the repository is archived, and prefer the links from the official README.