pass-with-high-score/blockads-android

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1777 stars · 99 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

BlockAds is a free, open-source Android app that blocks ads, trackers, and malware system-wide using local VPN-based DNS filtering, with no root required and no data collection. It also offers a root proxy mode via iptables, optional HTTPS filtering with per-app MITM, WireGuard profile import, and multiple built-in filter lists.

Use cases

• block ads system-wide on android without root
• filter dns queries locally to remove trackers
• block phishing and malware domains on my phone
• use an ad blocker that works in every app and browser
• import a wireguard profile alongside dns filtering
• per-app bypass for apps that break with ad blocking
• view and search dns query logs on android

When to choose

• you want root-free, system-wide ad and tracker blocking on android
• you prioritize privacy and want all filtering done locally with no data collection
• you need dns-over-https, https filtering, and custom block/allow rules
• you want a modern material 3 ui with widgets, quick tiles, and region-aware filter defaults

When to avoid

• you need ad blocking on ios, desktop, or non-android platforms
• you require a network-level blocker covering all devices on your lan rather than a single phone
• you cannot grant vpn permission and your device is not rooted
• you need content-blocking features beyond dns and https filtering, such as full browser extension support

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security privacy networking caching privacy security android-tools self-hosted adblocker dns-filtering local-vpn no-root wireguard jetpack-compose https-filtering material3 golang firewall android mobile

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