Firewall App Blocker

sordum.org · checked 9 Oct 2026

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How it plugs in

—Public API

NoOpen source

YesFree tier

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FAB provides a drag-and-drop interface for blocking or unblocking applications’ internet access through Windows Firewall.

Pricing

FreewarePortable application · Windows Firewall application managementOn request
Firewall App Blocker (FAB)No charge; optional donations · Windows Firewall must be enabled · Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista (x86 and x64)Free

As sordum.org lists them, checked 22 Sept 2026.

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Facts

Website: sordum.org
Price: Free tier
Free trial: No
Application rules: Yes
Architecture and language: The page lists x86 and x64 support and a supported-language list including English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, and others.
Command line: FAB supports command-line parameters and can be used with scripts or Task Scheduler.
Download verification: The product page provides MD5 and SHA1 hashes for both Fab_x64.exe and Fab.exe and links to VirusTotal.
Explorer integration: An option adds block and unblock actions to an .exe file’s Windows Explorer right-click menu, optionally shown only while pressing Shift.
Firewall requirement: FAB runs properly only when Windows Firewall is enabled and does not change Windows Firewall’s default rules.
Intended users: The maker presents FAB as a simpler way for users to manage application access through Windows Firewall than navigating its advanced settings manually.
License and warranty: The EULA says the software is freeware, provides no source code, and is supplied without warranty.
Local network caveat: With whitelist mode enabled, local network devices such as printers may not work unless the local subnet is allowed.
Outbound control: advanced
Portable freeware: Sordum describes FAB as portable freeware available to download free of charge.
Privacy policy: Sordum’s site privacy policy says it uses Google Analytics and third-party advertising, and describes site data handling; it does not state that these practices describe FAB itself.

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