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Weekly](https://img.shields.io/badge/updated-weekly-green?style=flat-square)\n![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-MIT-blue?style=flat-square)\n\n**Pre-optimized, deduplicated blocklists for [Pi-hole](https://pi-hole.net/)**\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003e **Looking for more features?** Check out [Zach's Lists](https://lists.zachlagden.uk) — a full-featured blocklist platform with custom source selection, smart whitelisting, and multiple output formats.\n\n---\n\n## Available Lists\n\n| List | Description | Domains |\n|------|-------------|--------:|\n| **[all_domains.txt](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zachlagden/Pi-hole-Optimized-Blocklists/main/lists/all_domains.txt)** | Everything combined (except NSFW) | 1,570,173 |\n| **[advertising.txt](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zachlagden/Pi-hole-Optimized-Blocklists/main/lists/advertising.txt)** | Ad networks \u0026 services | 108,179 |\n| **[tracking.txt](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zachlagden/Pi-hole-Optimized-Blocklists/main/lists/tracking.txt)** | Analytics \u0026 telemetry | 35,822 |\n| **[malicious.txt](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zachlagden/Pi-hole-Optimized-Blocklists/main/lists/malicious.txt)** | Malware, phishing, scams | 1,140,732 |\n| **[suspicious.txt](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zachlagden/Pi-hole-Optimized-Blocklists/main/lists/suspicious.txt)** | Potentially unwanted | 53,818 |\n| **[comprehensive.txt](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zachlagden/Pi-hole-Optimized-Blocklists/main/lists/comprehensive.txt)** | Curated multi-category | 470,251 |\n| **[nsfw.txt](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zachlagden/Pi-hole-Optimized-Blocklists/main/lists/nsfw.txt)** | Adult content (separate) | 372,253 |\n\n\u003e **Note:** `nsfw.txt` is **not** included in `all_domains.txt` because it blocks legitimate adult sites. Add it separately if you want NSFW blocking.\n\n**Last updated**: January 18, 2026\n\n## Quick Start\n\n1. Go to Pi-hole admin → **Settings** → **Adlists**\n2. Add the raw URL for your chosen list(s)\n3. Run `pihole -g` to update\n\n## FAQ\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's the difference between this and Zach's Lists?\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/summary\u003e\n\nThis repository provides static, pre-built blocklists updated weekly. [Zach's Lists](https://lists.zachlagden.uk) offers additional features:\n- Custom source selection — pick which blocklists to include\n- Smart whitelisting — regex, wildcards, subdomain patterns\n- Multiple formats — hosts, plain, and Adblock syntax\n- Real-time build progress\n\nBoth use the same underlying sources and are maintained by the same person.\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow often are these lists updated?\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/summary\u003e\n\nEvery Sunday at midnight UTC via GitHub Actions.\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich list should I use?\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/summary\u003e\n\n- **comprehensive.txt** — Good balance for most users\n- **all_domains.txt** — Maximum blocking (may cause false positives)\n- Individual category lists — If you want granular control\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n## Star History\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://star-history.com/#zachlagden/Pi-hole-Optimized-Blocklists\u0026Date\"\u003e\n \u003cpicture\u003e\n   \u003csource media=\"(prefers-color-scheme: dark)\" srcset=\"https://api.star-history.com/svg?repos=zachlagden/Pi-hole-Optimized-Blocklists\u0026type=Date\u0026theme=dark\" /\u003e\n   \u003csource media=\"(prefers-color-scheme: light)\" srcset=\"https://api.star-history.com/svg?repos=zachlagden/Pi-hole-Optimized-Blocklists\u0026type=Date\" /\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"Star History Chart\" src=\"https://api.star-history.com/svg?repos=zachlagden/Pi-hole-Optimized-Blocklists\u0026type=Date\" /\u003e\n \u003c/picture\u003e\n\u003c/a\u003e\n\n## License\n\nMIT License — see [LICENCE](LICENCE) for details.\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fzachlagden%2Fpi-hole-optimized-blocklists","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fzachlagden%2Fpi-hole-optimized-blocklists","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fzachlagden%2Fpi-hole-optimized-blocklists/lists"}