bindhosts

The premium Open Source alternative to AdAway

🎯 Best for:Rooted Android users seeking the most efficient, battery-friendly ad blocking.

What is bindhosts?

bindhosts enables system-wide ad blocking on Android by mounting a custom hosts file over the system partition using Magisk or KernelSU. This systemless approach allows for persistent DNS filtering without modifying the read-only system partition.

Tech Stack
JavaScriptOS & Utilities

Why bindhosts?

  • No battery drain
  • Bypasses VPN detection
  • Works at the kernel level

Limitations

  • Requires Root/Magisk
  • Risk of bootloops if misconfigured
  • Manual list management
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
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License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on AdAway)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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