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pfBlockerNGOpenWrt adblock
Free

Installed as a package within pfSense software; the documentation lists no separate…

 Free

Free package from the OpenWrt community feeds.

Self-hosted Linux, Command line
  • Network-wide IP and DNS blocklists from the firewall
  • Country and IP range blocking
  • Filters ads for every device behind the router
  • Installed from the standard OpenWrt package feeds
  • Only runs on pfSense
  • Many options make setup involved for newcomers
  • Requires a router running OpenWrt
  • Setup assumes familiarity with router administration
Self-hosted Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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