adns

The premium Open Source alternative to AdGuard

🎯 Best for:Android users wanting system-wide ad blocking without rooting.

What is adns?

Replaces proprietary ad-blocking applications and system-level trackers on Android. It implements a local DNS relay to filter ad-serving domains at the network level without requiring root access.

Tech Stack
KotlinBrowser & Extensions

Why adns?

  • No root access required
  • Minimal battery consumption
  • System-wide domain filtering

Limitations

  • Cannot block YouTube app ads
  • Manual blocklist management
  • Potential conflict with VPNs
6/8/2026
Last Update
7
Forks
6
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on AdGuard)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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