v2.1.18

safing/portmasterv2.1.18May 4, 2026by stenya

AI Summary

Significant Windows kernel driver improvements addressing stability issues plus UI enhancements and third-party compatibility. This release fixes critical BSOD issues and adds IVPN client support.

Key Highlights

Fixed BSODs and block verdict bypass in WFP callouts
Packet injection fixes for Windows kernel driver
Added owner PID tracking and downstream filter bypass
Added IVPN client v3.15.6 compatibility
UI process now restarts automatically after updates

New Features

Automatic UI restart after updates
Ability to disable 'Speed Up Website Loading' message
Persistent Desktop Notifications settings

Full Release Notes

## What’s Changed
### Windows (Kernel Driver)
* Packet injection fixes - by @vlabo in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2122
* Fixed BSODs and block verdict bypass in WFP callouts - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2136
* Added owner PID tracking and downstream filter bypass for the Portmaster process - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2137

### Other Changes
* Added compatibility with the [IVPN client](https://www.ivpn.net/) v3.15.6 - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2135
* Added the ability to disable the “Speed Up Website Loading” message - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/issues/2061
* UI process now restarts automatically after updates - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/pull/2155
* Fixed an issue where "Core → Desktop Notifications" were not saved persistently between sessions - by @stenya in https://github.com/safing/portmaster/issues/2020
* Fixed issues in automatic update functionality


**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/safing/portmaster/compare/v2.1.7...v2.1.18