#2251·portmaster

[Feature Request] UX Improvements: Visual Block Status Indicator on App List & Display Offline Apps

Author: RoCkHeLuCkCreated Sep 2, 2026Updated Sep 11, 2026
Labelssuggestion

Problem / Motivation:

Currently, managing app permissions requires clicking into each individual application in the App Connections side list to check whether its connection is allowed or blocked.

While there is a small colored dot on the apps, it appears uniformly across all active items, making it impossible to identify an app’s firewall status at a glance. As the list of applications grows, navigating through them one by one to verify their rule state becomes tedious and inefficient.

Additionally, the left-hand panel currently only displays online/active connections. Suggested Solution / Feature Description:

Inline Connection Toggle / Visual Status Indicator:

    Add a clear visual indicator directly on each row of the application list (e.g., a green/red status dot or a simple Block / Allow toggle button right next to the app name/icon).

    This would allow users to instantly see which applications are currently blocked without having to open their individual settings pane.

Unified App List with Offline Section:

    Display all installed/known applications in the list, even when they are offline or inactive.

    To keep the interface clean, inactive/offline apps could be greyed out and automatically sorted to the bottom of the list.

    Clicking on an offline app would still allow users to pre-configure or toggle its Block All Connections status before launching it.

Alternative Considered:

Navigating through every app individually to check its settings or using search filters, which still doesn't provide a quick bird’s-eye view of all current blocked/allowed states. Additional Context:

This would drastically improve usability for desktop users who want a simple, interactive firewall experience (similar to mobile application firewalls or classic desktop toggles) without compromising the detailed view Portmaster already offers.

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