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wBlock

Ad blocker for Safari

CaskApple silicon · Intel
Official download · github.com

SHA-256 recorded by Homebrew · Not disabled by Homebrew · Checked

Homepage
From homebrew/cask
30-day installs
0
#2527 in App
1-year installs
0
Last 365 days
Latest version
3.2.2
Download size
37MB
arm64 / x86_64 · dmg
Release cadence
Irregular
1 release in 30 days

wBlock is an app for Mac.

Quick facts

Chips
Apple silicon · Intel
macOS
macOS 12 or later
Install
brew install --cask wblock
Homebrew
Available; updated by Homebrew
Also known as
wblock

These facts were checked on or after . See each source

About

Ad blocker for Safari

System requirements

macOSVersionChipsDownloadSource
macOS 12 or later3.2.2Intelgithub.com/0xCUB3/wBlock/releases/download/3.2.2/wBlock-3.2.2.dmgSHA-256 c365749017e0e943850fe36c3f14fa10c28e19c142c19987c8e4984592c3bfdbHomebrewChecked
macOS 12 or later3.2.2Apple silicongithub.com/0xCUB3/wBlock/releases/download/3.2.2/wBlock-3.2.2.dmgSHA-256 c365749017e0e943850fe36c3f14fa10c28e19c142c19987c8e4984592c3bfdbHomebrewChecked

How to install wBlock on Mac

  1. In Terminal, run: brew install --cask wblock
  2. Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.

Install without Homebrew

Download the same file Homebrew uses: github.com/0xCUB3/wBlock/releases/download/3.2.2/wBlock-3.2.2.dmg

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall wBlock and optional data cleanup

Uninstall command
brew uninstall --cask wblock

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Uninstalling also removes

Background services (launchctl)
skula.wBlock.FilterUpdateAgent

Deep clean (optional)

Uninstall command
brew uninstall --zap --cask wblock

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left. Back up any data you need first. To keep settings and caches, leave out --zap.

Files wBlock can leave on your Mac (9)
Background services (launchctl)
skula.wBlock.FilterUpdateAgent
Files and folders
~/Library/Application Scripts/DNP7DGUB7B.group.skula.wBlock
~/Library/Application Scripts/skula.wBlock*
~/Library/Application Support/wBlock
~/Library/Caches/skula.wBlock
~/Library/Containers/skula.wBlock*
~/Library/Group Containers/DNP7DGUB7B.group.skula.wBlock
~/Library/Preferences/skula.wBlock.plist
~/Library/Saved Application State/skula.wBlock.savedState

These entries come from the Homebrew definition, checked . They say what it declares, not what is on your Mac.

wBlock security facts

Only facts that can be checked, each with its source and date. This is not a safety certification. To check the files you downloaded, scan them on your Mac with OpenNavo.

Distribution
Homebrew
Open source
Yes · github.com/0xCUB3/wBlock · GPL-3.0Checked
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Install Details

Tap
homebrew/cask
Download URL
https://github.com/0xCUB3/wBlock/releases/download/3.2.2/wBlock-3.2.2.dmg
SHA-256
c365749017e0e943850fe36c3f14fa10c28e19c142c19987c8e4984592c3bfdb
Homebrew definition
github.com/homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/HEAD/Casks/w/wblock.rb
formulae.brew.sh
formulae.brew.sh/cask/wblock

Installation and removal contents

  • Uninstall uninstall

    View full declaration
    {
  "uninstall": [
    {
      "launchctl": "skula.wBlock.FilterUpdateAgent",
      "quit": "skula.wBlock"
    }
  ]
}

  • Install app

    Source file: wBlock.app

    Declared destination: /Applications/wBlock.app

    View full declaration
    {
  "app": [
    "wBlock.app"
  ],
  "target": "/Applications/wBlock.app"
}

  • Remove user data zap

    View full declaration
    {
  "zap": [
    {
      "launchctl": "skula.wBlock.FilterUpdateAgent",
      "trash": [
        "~/Library/Application Scripts/DNP7DGUB7B.group.skula.wBlock",
        "~/Library/Application Scripts/skula.wBlock*",
        "~/Library/Application Support/wBlock",
        "~/Library/Caches/skula.wBlock",
        "~/Library/Containers/skula.wBlock*",
        "~/Library/Group Containers/DNP7DGUB7B.group.skula.wBlock",
        "~/Library/Preferences/skula.wBlock.plist",
        "~/Library/Saved Application State/skula.wBlock.savedState"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Questions about wBlock

Is wBlock safe?

wBlock is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from github.com against its SHA-256 checksum.

Is wBlock open source?

wBlock’s source code is public on GitHub (0xCUB3/wBlock) under the GPL-3.0 license.

How do I completely uninstall wBlock on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask wblock. It quits the app and stops 1 background service. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask wblock. --zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left. Back up any data you need first. To keep settings and caches, leave out --zap. That also deletes 8 files and folders, including ~/Library/Application Support/wBlock.

Does wBlock run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

Homebrew installs it on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs, from the same download. It needs macOS 12 or later.

Where does wBlock store its settings and data?

Its settings are in ~/Library/Preferences/skula.wBlock.plist. Its data is in ~/Library/Application Support/wBlock and ~/Library/Group Containers/DNP7DGUB7B.group.skula.wBlock. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.

What is the latest version of wBlock?

The latest version is 3.2.2, added to Homebrew on Oct 25, 2026. Run brew upgrade --cask wblock to update it.

Sources

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