hagezi/dns-blocklists

This repository provides a collection of DNS blocklists, plain text files containing lists of domain names that should be blocked on your network. DNS is the system that translates website names (like "example.com") into the addresses computers use to connect. By loading these blocklists into a DNS resolver or ad-blocking tool, you can prevent your devices from ever connecting to domains that serve ads, tracking scripts, malware, phishing pages, scams, and other unwanted content. The lists come in multiple versions with increasing aggressiveness: Light (basic protection with minimal risk of blocking legitimate sites), Normal, Pro, Pro++, and Ultimate (maximum blocking, more likely to occasionally block something you want). There are also specialized lists targeting specific things like fake news domains, pop-up ads, newly registered domains (often used by attackers), gambling sites, adult content, and social networks. You would use these lists if you run a home network with a DNS filtering tool like Pi-hole or AdGuard Home, or if you use a DNS service that accepts custom blocklists. Loading one of these lists means every device on your network automatically has ads and trackers blocked without installing anything on each individual device. No programming is involved, you just copy a link to the list format that matches your tool and paste it into your blocker's settings. The lists are updated regularly.