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Details:

These lists were created because the founder of the project wanted something with a little more control over what is being blocked. Many lists out there are all or nothing. We set out to create lists with more control over what is being blocked and believe that we have accomplished that.

 

Versions:

<details> <summary>Original Version:</summary>

<Original> All urls in the version of the list are listed in the host file as follows</Original>

<p> &nbsp;&nbsp;0.0.0.0 example.com</p> </details> &nbsp; <details> <summary>No Leading 0s Version:</summary> <p>&nbsp;All urls in this version of the list are listed in the host file as follows</p> <p> &nbsp;&nbsp;example.com</p>

Our users brought it to our attention that some devices error out if the url is preceded by an IP address.

</details> &nbsp; <details> <summary>DNSMASQ Version:</summary> <p>&nbsp;All urls in this version of the list are listed in the host file as follows</p> <p> &nbsp;&nbsp;server=/example.com/</p>

It was requested to add support for dnsmasq. Please provide feedback.

</details> &nbsp; <details> <summary>Adguard Version:</summary> <p>&nbsp;All urls in this version of the list are listed in the host file as follows</p> <p> &nbsp;&nbsp;||example.com^</p>

It was requested to add support for AdGuard. We are currently testing our lists. Please provide feedback.

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Usage:

<details> <summary>Using with <a href="https://pi-hole.net" target="_blank">Pi-Hole</a>:</summary>

Pi-Hole instructions:

  1. Copy the link to the Pi-hole format ('Original') for the desired list (from the appropriate table below).
  2. Add the URL to your Pi-hole's block lists (Login > Group Management > Adlists > Paste list URL in "Address" field, add comment > Click "Add")
  3. Update Gravity (Tools > Update Gravity > Click "Update" )

  <sup>Instructions current as of Pi-hole 5.2.4. Instructions may currently be slightly different. Instructions will be updated once ver. 6 is release. Thank you</sup>

</details> &nbsp; <details> <summary>Using with <a href="https://adguard.com/en/adguard-home/overview.html">AdGuard Home</a>:</summary>

AdGuard instructions:

  1. Copy the link to the AdGuard format for the desired list (from the appropriate table below).
  2. Add the URL to you AdGuard's block list (Login > Filters > DNS Blocklists > Add blocklist > Add a custom list > Enter Name > Paste copied link URL)
  3. List is automatically enabled and ready to start blocking.

  <sup>Instructions are current as of AdGuard Home version 0.106.3</sup>

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Lists:

 

Main Lists

ListOriginalNo IPDNSMASQAdGuard <br> <sup>BETA</sup>Description
AbuseLinkLinkLinkLinkLists of sites created to deceive
AdsLinkLinkLinkLinkAd servers / sites
CryptoLinkLinkLinkLinkCrypto / cryptojacking based sites <br> <sup>Can break normal "good" crypto sites</sup>
DrugsLinkLinkLinkLinkRE sites that deal with illegal drugs <br><sub>Including RX drugs illegal to posses in the US</sub>
EverythingLinkLinkLinkLinkList including all non beta list domains
FacebookLinkLinkLinkLinkBlock FB and FB related / owned services
FraudLinkLinkLinkLinkSites created to defraud
GamblingLinkLinkLinkLinkAll gambling based site legit and illegal
MalwareLinkLinkLinkLinkKnown sites that host malware
PhishingLinkLinkLinkLinkSites created to phish info
PiracyLinkLinkLinkLinkKnown sites that allow for illegal downloads
PornLinkLinkLinkLinkPorn or sites that promote porn
RansomwareLinkLinkLinkLinkKnown sites that host or contain ransomware
RedirectLinkLinkLinkLinkSites that redirect you from your intended site
ScamLinkLinkLinkLinkSites that intend to scam
TikTokLinkLinkLinkLinkCopy and pasted into your device
TorrentLinkLinkLinkLinkTorrent directory <br> <sub>Will likely block legit torrent sites used for legal software download</sub>
TrackingLinkLinkLinkLinkSites dedicated to tracking and gathering visitor info

 

Beta Lists

ListOriginalNo IPdnsmasqDescription
Smart TVLinkLinkLinkSmart TV call home and ads
Basic Start ListLinkLinkLinkJust a quick basic starter list
WhatsApp ListLinkLinkLinkUser requested list that blocks only WhatsApp
Vaping listLinkLinkLinkUser requested list that blocks sites promoting vaping

 

Alpha Lists

ListOriginalNo IPdnsmasqDescription
AdobeLinkLinkLinkAdobe Telemetry

 

Deprecated Lists

ListDescriptionDeletion date (dd.mm.yyyy)
YouTubeThis lists was removed due to the way YouTube serves its ads01.10.2021

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<sup>† A sponsor is someone that supports us on Patreon. All list are free and will always be free. This is just a way to say thank you to those that help keep this project going! </sup>

Using with other tools:

We are currently working on verifying compatibility with other tools. Please stand by. If you have a suggestion on a tool we should support please comment on our Reddit page.

Sponsors:

Special thank you to Cloud 4 SURE for their generous donation every month to help cover our Linode bill.

License:

For more details, see the LICENSE file.

 

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