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Block ads and trackers for your whole network.

LicenseEUPL-1.2
GitHub stars61.3k
Last code update11 October 2026

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What it is

A network-level DNS blocker that stops ads and trackers for every device on your network.

Good for

Cleaner browsing on all devices, including smart TVs.

The catch

Some sites break and need an exception. It blocks at the DNS level only, so it does not remove every ad.

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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