Hello GlassWire team,
after using your product for about a year, I’d like to share some feedback. Overall, GlassWire is a great tool, but development feels as if it has slowed down — and there are several small enhancements that could significantly improve usability and security.
1. Automatic cleanup of outdated rules
Rules that refer to inactive or uninstalled applications currently have to be removed manually. This leads to unnecessary clutter and makes the rule list harder to navigate. It would be extremely helpful if GlassWire automatically detected and removed obsolete entries.
2. Default rule to block all inbound connections on public networks
When Windows classifies a network as public, I don’t want my laptop to accept any inbound requests — including ICMP/ping. At the moment, I have to create such a rule manually in the Windows Firewall, even though GlassWire provides a central interface that could easily offer this as a built-in security feature. A simple “Block all inbound traffic on public networks” toggle would make a big difference.
3. VirusTotal and suspicious-host alerts without user interaction
If an application is flagged via VirusTotal or listed under suspicious hosts, GlassWire only displays a notification. However, it doesn’t pause and wait for a user decision. Instead of just “Show desktop icon”, there should be an option like “Wait for user action” that prevents further activity until the user explicitly allows or blocks the process.
Individually, these are small adjustments — but together, they would noticeably enhance the purpose and value of GlassWire.
Best
Stefan