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| Aspect | Windows Defender Firewall (Default) | Windows 11 Firewall Control Plus | |--------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | | Allow all | User-defined (controlled via prompts) | | User prompts for new apps | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (real-time) | | Per-rule temporary duration | ❌ No (only persistent) | ✅ Yes (minutes/hours/reboot) | | Digital signature trust | Manual only | Automatic publisher-based rules | | Learning mode | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Stealth mode toggle | Hidden (advanced settings) | One-click in UI | | Command-line automation | Complex (PowerShell + netsh) | Built-in CLI tool | | Target audience | Casual/home users | Power users, developers, privacy-focused |
If you want to block telemetry or just stop apps from phoning home without a CS degree, this is the tool. windows11firewallcontrolplus
is an advanced security utility developed by Sphinx Software that extends the functionality of the native Windows Filtering Platform. It provides users with granular, application-level control over inbound and outbound network traffic, essentially acting as a sophisticated "remote control" for the built-in Windows firewall. Quick Facts Developer : Sphinx Software . License : Freemium (Free, Plus, and Pro editions available). | Aspect | Windows Defender Firewall (Default) |