Spider Shield: a free blocker for ads, trackers, phishing and malware
Spider Shield blocks ads, trackers, phishing and malware in every app on Mac, Windows, Linux and Android. It's free and needs no account.
Spider Shield is a free app that stops bad sites before they load. It works in every app on your device, so you’re covered outside the browser too.
What it blocks
- Ads
- Trackers
- Phishing sites
- Malware
- TV tracking
Where it runs
Mac, Windows, Linux and Android. There’s no iPhone or iPad version.
What it costs
No money and no account. In exchange, Spider may route some of its web traffic through your connection while Shield is on. Your own traffic stays on your own IP address, and you can turn Shield off or uninstall it at any time. The Terms spell it out.
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