BlockAds
Block ads system-wide on Android using local VPN-based DNS filtering. No root needed. No data collection.
Features
Properties
- Lightweight
- Privacy focused
- Security-focused
- Local-First
Features
- Works Offline
- Dark Mode
- No registration required
- Block Trackers
- No Tracking
- Ad-free
- DNS over HTTPS
- Dns
- Real-time Statistics
- Custom rules
- Per-app configuration
- Themes
- Firewall
BlockAds News & Activities
Recent activities
- CodexCrypto liked BlockAds
- CodexCrypto reviewed BlockAds
BlockAds is a Swiss Army knife of privacy tools. Discovering this app was a pleasant surprise, and I’m sharing it so more people can use it. In addition to its many features and various configuration options, it has a very sleek design. I set up its native WireGuard, and it works better than a VPN. The firewall is also excellent and offers various configuration options. This app is excellent and has everything needed to replace RethinkDNS, which hasn’t been updated in a long time... It comes...
- OrdinaryPerson updated BlockAds
- nqmgaming reviewed BlockAds
It free and opensource, block most of ads
- gwrvan-barre added BlockAds
gwrvan-barre added BlockAds as alternative to uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, AdGuard and Adblock Plus
BlockAds information
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Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Free product.Alternatives
51 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
- Vietnamese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Chinese
- Thai
- Spanish
AlternativeTo Categories
Security & Privacy, Web BrowsersGitHub repository
- 848 Stars
- 45 Forks
- 29 Open Issues
- Updated
What is BlockAds?
BlockAds is a free, open-source ad blocker for Android.
It blocks ads, trackers, and malware system-wide using local VPN-based DNS filtering — no root required, no data collection.
Built with Jetpack Compose and Material 3 for a modern, premium experience.
Features :
- System-wide ad blocking via DNS filtering — no root needed
- Multiple built-in filter lists (StevenBlack, AdGuard DNS, EasyList, and more)
- Region-aware defaults — auto-enables filters for your language
- Real-time DNS query logs with search & filtering
- Security protection — blocks phishing, malware, and malvertising domains
- Dark / Light / System theme with Material 3 dynamic colors
- 7 accent color options + Material You dynamic theming
- Quick Settings tile & home screen widget
- Custom block/allow rules and whitelisting
- Per-app filtering (bypass VPN for selected apps)
- DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) support with multiple providers
- Auto-update filter lists on schedule (6h / 12h / 24h / 48h)
- Export / Import settings backup
- Auto-reconnect on boot
- Multi-language support (English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Spanish)
- 100% local — all data stays on your device
Comments and Reviews
BlockAds is a Swiss Army knife of privacy tools. Discovering this app was a pleasant surprise, and I’m sharing it so more people can use it. In addition to its many features and various configuration options, it has a very sleek design. I set up its native WireGuard, and it works better than a VPN. The firewall is also excellent and offers various configuration options. This app is excellent and has everything needed to replace RethinkDNS, which hasn’t been updated in a long time... It comes with many default filter options, and if you wish, you can also add others of your choice. There are also four DNS options (53, DoH, DoT, and DoQ). Congratulations to the developer on the wonderful work, and I wish you much success. Note: If you can, please make a donation to support this excellent project.
It free and opensource, block most of ads