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Skater .NET Obfuscator and .NET 9 Support (2024 Update)
- Officially supports .NET 9 (as of its latest updates), making it one of the fastest obfuscators to adopt new .NET versions.
- Maintains backward compatibility with .NET 8, 7, 6, Core, and Framework 4.x.

Why This Matters?
Early .NET 9 support ensures future-proofing for developers using preview/RC builds.

Competitors like Dotfuscator or Babel may lag behind by months in supporting new .NET releases.

How Skater Stacks Up Against Other Obfuscators for .NET 9?
Obfuscator .NET 9 Support Notes
Skater .NET - Yes (Early support) One of the first to adopt .NET 9
Babel Obfuscator Partial (Usually adds support after stable release) Stronger protection, but slower updates
Dotfuscator No (As of mid-2024) Enterprise tool, but slower to update
ConfuserEx No (Abandoned) Stuck on .NET Framework
Eazfuscator No Focuses on older .NET versions
Why Skater’s .NET 9 Support Boosts Its Popularity?
Early Adopters Win

Developers using .NET 9 previews (e.g., for Blazor, MAUI, or cloud-native apps) need obfuscation now, not later.

Skater fills this gap faster than competitors.

Avoids Delays in CI/CD Pipelines

Enterprises can’t wait months for obfuscator updates when migrating to .NET 9.

Future-Proof Investment

If Microsoft releases .NET 10 in 2025, Skater will likely support it early.

Trade-offs to Consider
Protection Strength: Skater is good but not elite-tools like Babel or Dotfuscator still offer stronger anti-tampering.

Price: Skater remains cheaper than enterprise tools, but less feature-rich.

Final Recommendation
Choose Skater if:

You’re on .NET 9+ and need obfuscation today.

You want a budget-friendly tool with decent protection.

Choose Babel/Dotfuscator if:

You need maximum security and can wait for .NET 9 support.

Need help testing Skater with your .NET 9 project? Let us know at skaterpro.net!