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HOTS Hosts

by Darsonov2.4

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Free, open-source hosts file editor with parental controls, privacy tools and malware diagnostics.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Darsono.HOTSHosts --exact --version 2.4

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for HOTS Hosts

HOTS Hosts uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64)
HOTS_Hosts_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for HOTS Hosts →

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About

HOTS Hosts is a free, open-source Windows app for editing the hosts file. It includes parental controls, telemetry-blocking privacy tools, automatic backups and malware diagnostics.

Installers · v2.4

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE
Inno Setup
-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for HOTS Hosts.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install HOTS Hosts on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Darsono.HOTSHosts --exact --version 2.4. winget downloads the installer from Darsono and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install HOTS Hosts silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Darsono.HOTSHosts --exact 2.4 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for HOTS Hosts?
HOTS Hosts uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: HOTS_Hosts_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall HOTS Hosts via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Darsono.HOTSHosts --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from HOTS Hosts's Apps & Features entry.
Is HOTS Hosts free?
HOTS Hosts is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://hotstools.com/hosts/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does HOTS Hosts work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls HOTS Hosts directly from the publisher.
How do I keep HOTS Hosts up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Darsono.HOTSHosts --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of HOTS Hosts from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 2.4latest
  • 2.2