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AdGuard Home

Network-wide ad and tracker blocking.

LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars37.4k
Last code update8 October 2026

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What it is

A self-hosted DNS server that blocks ads and trackers for your network, with a friendly web interface.

Good for

The same idea as Pi-hole, with a more polished interface.

The catch

It works at the DNS level, so some ads get through and some sites need exceptions. You need a device that stays on.

Facts checked on 12 October 2026. We have not yet run a hands-on test of this tool. When we do, it gets a "Tested" mark here. Approximate US list prices for an individual plan, from third-party price trackers checked on 12 Oct 2026. Monthly billing where it exists. Regions, taxes and promotions change them. Confirm at the vendor before you decide.

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