https://github.com/hooray804/awesome-adblock
Awesome list about ad blocker, DNS blockers, and filter lists
https://github.com/hooray804/awesome-adblock
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Awesome list about ad blocker, DNS blockers, and filter lists
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/hooray804/awesome-adblock
- Owner: hooray804
- License: cc0-1.0
- Created: 2026-06-04T03:08:43.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-06-04T13:55:46.000Z (30 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-06-04T15:18:20.745Z (30 days ago)
- Topics: adblock, awesome, awesome-list, dns, filterlist
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- Size: 32.2 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Awesome Adblock
An [ad blocking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_blocking) is a technology that intercepts and stops [advertisements](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_advertising) from downloading or displaying, effectively removing visual distractions, reducing page clutter, and protecting your device from [malware infected ads](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malvertising) and [tracking scripts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_tracking).
This is an awesome list about ad blocker, DNS blockers, and [filter lists](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_filter).
**Contributing:**
Please take a quick look at the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/hooray804/awesome-adblock/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) first. Thanks to all [contributors](https://github.com/hooray804/awesome-adblock/graphs/contributors).
## Table of Contents
- [Ad Blockers](#ad-blockers)
- [Network Filtering](#network-filtering)
- [Filter Lists](#filter-lists)
- [Useful Websites](#useful-websites)
## Ad Blockers
_Client side applications and browser extensions that intercept network requests and modify page elements to hide advertisements._
- [AdGuard Browser Extension](https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardBrowserExtension) - A browser extension that blocks ads, tracking, and annoyances.
- [AdGuard for iOS](https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForiOS) - App providing Safari content blocking and system wide DNS protection on iOS.
- [adblock-rust](https://github.com/brave/adblock-rust) - The engine powering Brave's native adblocker, available as a library.
- [SponsorBlock](https://github.com/ajayyy/SponsorBlock) - A browser extension that crowdsources and automatically skips sponsor segments, intros, and reminders on YouTube.
- [uBlock Origin](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock) - An efficient content blocker extension for Chromium and Firefox.
- [wBlock](https://github.com/0xCUB3/wBlock) - A Safari content blocker and userscript manager for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
- [Zen](https://github.com/irbis-sh/zen-desktop) - A system wide ad blocker and privacy guard for Windows, macOS, and Linux that runs a local HTTP proxy to intercept and block trackers.
## Network Filtering
_Hardware, software, and local DNS servers that block ads and tracking domains for entire home or local area networks._
- [AdGuard Home](https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardHome) - A network wide DNS based ad and tracker blocker that functions as a secure local DNS server.
- [Blocky](https://github.com/0xERR0R/blocky) - A fast and lightweight DNS proxy and ad blocker for local networks, written in Go.
- [Pi-hole](https://github.com/pi-hole/pi-hole) - A DNS sinkhole that protects local networks by blocking advertising and telemetry domains without clients side installations.
- [RethinkDNS](https://github.com/celzero/rethink-app) - An Android app combining a local DNS resolver, firewall.
## Filter Lists
_Sets of rules and domain blocklists used by ad blockers and DNS servers to identify and block undesirable web elements._
- [AdGuard Filters](https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardFilters) - A comprehensive collection of filter lists designed to block ads, tracking, cookies, and website annoyances.
- [EasyList](https://github.com/easylist/easylist) - The primary set of filter rules includes EasyList, EasyPrivacy, EasyList Cookie, Fanboy's Social/Annoyances/Notifications Blocking List for most modern ad blockers.
- [HaGeZi's DNS Blocklists](https://github.com/hagezi/dns-blocklists) - A set of DNS level blocklists tailored to prevent tracking and malvertising.
- [StevenBlack Hosts](https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts) - A consolidated set of hosts files from curated sources with optional categories like social media and gambling.
## Useful Websites
_Technical documentation, tutorials, and references to help you understand, build, and customize ad filtering solutions._
- [AdGuard: How to Create Your Own Filters](https://adguard.com/kb/general/ad-filtering/create-own-filters/) - An official guide covering syntax, rules, and advanced methods for creating custom ad-filtering configurations.
- [uBlock Origin: Resources Library](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Resources-Library) - The official wiki documentation detailing built in scriptlets, redirect targets, and advanced filter rules.