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
76
Forks
9
Issues
WTFPL
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on AdAway)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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