General Settings
Configure your core protection preferences
Master controls for StreamShield protection
Enable Protection
Master toggle for all blocking features
Block Ads
Remove advertisements from all websites
Block Popups
Prevent intrusive popup windows
Block Redirects
Stop unwanted page redirects
Control how StreamShield notifies you
Show Block Count Badge
Display number of blocked items on icon
Threat Alerts
Show notifications for blocked threats
Appearance
Customize your StreamShield experience with beautiful themes
Choose a color scheme that matches your style
Animated Effects
Enable glow effects and animations in the popup
Compact Mode
Reduce popup size for minimal interface
Filter Lists
Manage your blocking filter subscriptions
Enable or disable filter lists
Subscribe to additional filter lists by URL
YouTube Settings
Enhanced YouTube experience with ad and sponsor skipping
Skip YouTube Ads
Automatically skip pre-roll, mid-roll, and end-screen ads
Hide Shorts
Remove YouTube Shorts from the interface
Distraction Free Mode
Hide recommended videos, comments, and end cards
Skip sponsor segments using crowdsourced data
Enable SponsorBlock
Automatically skip sponsored segments in videos
Segment Categories
Security
Protect yourself from malware, phishing, and online threats
Protection Active
Real-time threat blocking is enabled. You're protected against malware and phishing.
Malware Protection
Block access to known malware distribution sites
Phishing Protection
Warn about suspected phishing websites
Cryptominer Blocking
Prevent websites from mining cryptocurrency
Scam Site Protection
Block known scam and fraud websites
Real-time threat intelligence sources
Privacy
Control how websites track and identify you
Block Trackers
Prevent third-party tracking scripts from loading
Fingerprint Protection
Prevent browser fingerprinting techniques
WebRTC Leak Prevention
Prevent your real IP from leaking via WebRTC
Auto-Reject Cookie Banners
Automatically decline unnecessary cookies
Hide Cookie Notices
Remove GDPR cookie consent popups
Performance
Speed up your browsing with these optimizations
PREMIUM Speed Optimizations
Extreme Modes
These may break some websites
Performance Stats
Custom Rules
Add your own blocking rules using filter syntax
One rule per line. Supports AdBlock Plus syntax.
Visually select and block page elements
Click the button below, then click on any element on a webpage to create a blocking rule for it.
Whitelist
Sites where StreamShield protection is disabled
Protection is disabled on these sites
No whitelisted domains
Statistics
View your blocking statistics over time
Backup & Restore
Export your settings or import from a backup
Export Settings
Download your settings as JSON
Import Settings
Restore from a backup file
This will reset all settings to their default values
License & Premium
Manage your StreamShield license and unlock premium features
Sync your license from the StreamShield desktop application
If you have StreamShield Desktop App installed, you can sync your license automatically.
Enter your license key to unlock premium features
Enter your license key exactly as provided in your purchase email
See what features are available in each tier
Upgrade to Premium
Unlock all features including YouTube Ad Skipper, Premium Themes, and Priority Support
Personal: Up to 5 devices | Enterprise: Unlimited devices + MSI deployment
About StreamShield
StreamShield
The Ultimate Ad & Malware Blocker
What's New in v4.0
- ✓ 10+ Beautiful themes to customize your experience
- ✓ SponsorBlock integration for YouTube
- ✓ Real-time malware & phishing protection
- ✓ Enhanced privacy controls
- ✓ Import/Export settings backup