personalDNSfilter

Lightweight Java DNS filter proxy that blocks ad and malware domains on Android and desktops.

FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid
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About personalDNSfilter

personalDNSfilter hooks into DNS resolution and returns the loopback address for hosts on its filter lists, so ads, trackers and malware domains never load. It supports encrypted DNS through DNS over HTTPS and DNS over TLS.

It runs on any Java-enabled device. On Android it can work with or without the VPN slot, and it is available from Google Play and F-Droid. Its small memory footprint suits older phones and people who want system-wide blocking without running a separate server.

Strengths

  • Works on Android with or without the VPN slot
  • Supports DNS over HTTPS and DNS over TLS
  • Runs on any Java-enabled system
  • Available on F-Droid

Limitations

  • Desktop use needs Java
  • Filters by domain only, not page content

Details

Pricing
FreeFree to download.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
Zenz Solutions
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Best suited for
System-wide ad blocking on Android without root
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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personalDNSfilter as an alternative

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