blockads-android
The premium Open Source alternative to AdGuard
🎯 Best for:Android users wanting to remove ads from apps and browsers without complex device modification.
What is blockads-android?
A system-wide ad blocker for Android that implements a local VPN to filter DNS requests without requiring root access. It effectively blocks ads and trackers across all applications while ensuring no user data leaves the device.
Tech Stack
KotlinVPN & Network
Why blockads-android?
- • No root access needed
- • Blocks ads in all apps
- • Zero data collection
Limitations
- • Occupies VPN slot
- • Slight battery impact
- • Manual APK updates
3/15/2026
Last Update
10
Forks
15
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on AdGuard)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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