A Windows-focused solution using WinDivert for packet interception. It includes an interactive service manager ( service.bat ) that installs, removes, and checks the status of the zapret Windows service. The project provides multiple pre-configured BAT files ( general.bat , general (МГТС).bat , etc.) targeting different ISPs and network conditions. Key features include game port filtering, ipset mode switching, and automatic update capabilities.
to unblock specific videos.
: A desktop application for Windows that bundles multiple tools, including Zapret , to unblock not only YouTube but also Discord and Instagram. github youtubeunblock
[Your Device] ---> (Packet Manipulation / SNI Bypass) ---> [ISP Firewall] ---> [YouTube Servers] These tools operate using several core networking methods:
: Users can load specialized luci-app-youtubeUnblock packages onto their routers. This instantly fixes streaming for all connected home devices, including Android TVs and smart displays. Key features include game port filtering, ipset mode
Your choice of tool will heavily depend on the device you're using and your technical comfort.
: Many meta-repositories on GitHub act as wrappers for Zapret or GoodByeDPI, which use various TCP/UDP manipulation strategies to confuse inspection hardware. [Your Device] ---> (Packet Manipulation / SNI Bypass)
The project maintains an active development cycle with frequent releases addressing new blocking techniques. The latest v1.3.0 release, published January 31, 2026, added a new faking strategy specifically designed for Cloudflare networks (Timestamp) along with new flags for more flexible packet matching, enabling unblocking of certain protocols like network game protocols on Cloudflare networks.
If you are experiencing slow video loading speeds, tell me you are trying to unblock (e.g., Windows PC, Mac, OpenWrt Router, or Android TV) so I can provide the exact installation commands.
Check out on GitHub—a powerful tool for OpenWRT routers that bypasses DPI-based blocking.