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ToggleHosts
Visual hosts file manager with automatic DNS cache flushing for Windows, macOS, and Linux
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- 10DR by Ahrefs no change since last check
Ahrefs Domain Rating listed 6 Nov 2026, relisted 1 Nov 2026.
ToggleHosts is a desktop application that edits the system hosts file through a visual interface instead of the terminal, with automatic DNS cache flushing and
What it is
ToggleHosts: the homepage
ToggleHosts is a cross-platform hosts file manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux that replaces terminal-based editing with a visual interface. Users can create named environments to organize entries by development stage, preview changes as a diff before applying them, and automatically flush both system and browser DNS caches to ensure changes take effect immediately.
The application validates all entries before writing to prevent malformed IPs and domains from reaching the system file. It maintains automatic backups before every change, allowing users to restore previous versions in one click. Features include bulk import from hosts text, JSON import and export for team sharing, drag-and-drop reordering, and instant search across entries.
ToggleHosts is sold as a one-time purchase with no subscription. The Solo license covers one machine, while Dual and Team licenses provide coverage for multiple devices and team collaboration with shared environments and version control.
Listed capabilities
- Visual editor for hosts file entries
- Automatic system and browser DNS cache flushing
- Named environments for organizing entries
- Diff preview before applying changes
- Automatic backup and restore
- JSON import and export
- Syntax validation for entries
- Bulk import from hosts text
- Drag and drop reordering
- Instant search across entries
Pricing
Pricing model: Paid
Solo: $4.99 one-time (1 machine, 1 year of updates); Dual: $8.99 one-time (2 machines); Team: $15.00 per seat from 2 seats
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ToggleHosts metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 10 no change since last check |
| Trust Flow | 0 no change since last check |
| Citation Flow | 33 no change since last check |
| Referring domains | 19 no change since last check |
| External backlinks | 242 no change since last check |
Ahrefs Domain Rating listed 6 Nov 2026, relisted 1 Nov 2026. Majestic listed 1 Nov 2026, relisted 1 Nov 2026. Link data listed by Majestic. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.
ToggleHosts domain listing data
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| Domain age | 2 months |
|---|---|
| Registered | |
| Expires | |
| Registrar | OVH sas |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
ToggleHosts launch receipt entry
| Measure | At launch, then latest |
|---|---|
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 10 to 10 no change since launch 1 Nov 2026, then 5 Nov 2026 |
| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 0 first measured 1 Nov 2026 |
| Referring domains (Majestic) | 19 first measured 1 Nov 2026 |
Day 4 since launch. Next receipt: day 30, 1 Dec 2026. We show what changed, not what caused it: many things affect these numbers. Nothing here is estimated.
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Quick answers
Can I try ToggleHosts before buying?
There is no free trial, but the demo on the homepage runs the entire workflow in your browser without requiring installation. The license is yours to keep with 1 year of updates included.
Does ToggleHosts change public DNS?
No. ToggleHosts only changes the local hosts file on your machine. Only your computer resolves the domain to the selected environment; the DNS zone and what visitors see remain unchanged.
If I make a mistake, can I restore my hosts file?
Yes. ToggleHosts automatically backs up the file before every change and you can restore it in one click.
Is there a subscription fee or is it a one-time purchase?
It is a one-time purchase. You pay once for a perpetual license to keep for life, with 1 year of updates included. There are no recurring subscription or hidden fees.
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