The Block List Project Alternatives

The Block List Project is described as 'These lists were created because the founder of the project wanted something with a little more control over what is being blocked. Many lists are all or nothing. We set out to create lists with more control over what is being blocked' and is an app. There are nine alternatives to The Block List Project for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, uBlock Origin, AdBlock and Adblock Plus apps. The best The Block List Project alternative is Unified hosts file with base extensions, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like The Block List Project are FilterLists, 1Hosts, Hagezi DNS Blocklists and Hosts Blocklist.

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  1. Consolidating and extending hosts files from several well-curated sources. Optionally pick extensions for porn, social media, and other categories.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    FilterLists is the independent, comprehensive directory of filter and host lists for advertisements, trackers, malware, and annoyances.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Advanced DNS filter/blocklists for privacy, security, and clean browsing.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. DNS-Blocklists: For a better internet - keep the internet clean!.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Automatically updated, moderated and optimized lists for blocking ads, trackers, malware and other garbage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. DuckDuckGo Tracker Radar is a best-in-class, automatically-generated data set about trackers that are made available for research and generating block lists.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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    The blocklist prevents your devices from connecting to unwanted or harmful domains. It reduces ads, decreases the risk of malware, and enhances privacy.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    The EasyList filter lists are sets of rules originally designed for Adblock that automatically remove unwanted content from the internet, including annoying adverts, bothersome banners and troublesome tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • uBlock Origin
    • AdBlock
    • Adblock Plus
    • AdGuard
     
  9. A well-maintained and curated host file containing domains that serve ads, tracking scripts and malware. Each domain is tested and verified before addding to the list. Any reported false positives will be removed as soon as possible.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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