README.md

A comprehensive AdGuard Filter List optimized for DNS level blocking of Ads, Analytics, Tracking, Malware & Scam. Merged collection of lists from reputable sources. A full overview of all used source list can be found under "Included Lists". Request additional domains or report false-positives via Issues tab.

Table of contents

• Features
• Download
• Installation
  • AdGuard Home
  • AdGuard iOS
  • AdGuard Android
  • Pi-Hole
• Test Performance
• Included Lists
• Contributors
• Development
• Credits
• License

 

Features

• Optimized: The blocklists have 5 times fewer domains than all its aggregated and combined source lists, due to removed duplicates and junk.
• Any device: Compatible with all devices which support AdGuard, regardless of OS.
• Blockings: Strictly blocks advertisements, analytics, malwares, ransomware, scam, spam, spyware, telemetry & trackers and prevents your system from connecting to them.
• Page load time: Quicker loading and cleaner looking web pages with fewer distractions.
• Privacy: Helps to increase privacy by blocking online trackers.
• Efficient: Lower resource waste (bandwidth, CPU, memory, battery etc.).
• Well maintained: Domains are regularly updated and false-positives will be addressed quickly. Whitelist PrivacyGate already applied to all block lists.

 

Download

TITLE	DESCRIPTION	FILE SIZE	DOMAIN COUNT	DOWNLOAD LINK
Bronze/Mobile	iOS/Android Version to use with app	880K	44.811
Silver	Very lightweight Protection	3M	160.363
Gold	Mid Range Protection	10M	493.554
Platinum	Balanced Protection	39M	1.779.651
Diamond	Ultra High Protection (may breaks some sites)	52M	2.197.702
Antimatter	Out of World Protection (may breaks sites)	TBA	TBA
Domains	Domains-only variant of the Platinum filter list	34M	1.779.651
Hosts	Hosts variant of the Platinum filter list	48M	1.779.651
White List	White list applied to all filter lists	16M	645.414

 

Installation

Follow the instructions for your specific platform below to successfully implement the list. For best performance I recommend adding the white list also to your AdGuard positive filters/whitelists. This ensures less false-positives, especially when using PrivacyShield in combination with other block lists.

For further assistance, you can Email me!

 

Which variant should I use?

• Standard variant: AdGuard, AdGuard Home, eBlocker, uBlock, AdBlock, AdBlock Plus, Opera, Vivaldi, Brave, AdNauseam, Little Snitch Mini

• Domains-only variant: PiHole, Blocky, OpenSnitch, PersonalBlocklist, pfBlockerNG

• Hosts variant: AdAway, uMatrix, DNS66, GasMask, NetGuard

 

AdGuard Home

1. Copy the link of the block list (DOWNLOAD LINK/raw) from the Download section.
2. Filters
3. DNS Blocklists
4. Click Add blocklist
5. Click Add a custom list
6. Where it says: "Enter name" enter: "PrivacyShield" (without quotes).
7. Where it says: "Enter a URL or an absolute path of the list" paste the copied link from Step 1.
8. Click Save

 

AdGuard iOS

1. Copy the link of the block list (DOWNLOAD LINK/raw) from the Download section.
2. Settings ("Cog"-icon in the bottom)
3. General
4. Enable "Advanced mode"
5. Go back to Settings ("Cog"-icon in the bottom).`
6. DNS Protection
7. Enable (if not already enabled)
8. Toggle OFF to ON
9. Tap OK then Allow to install a local VPN profile.`
10. DNS Filtering
11. DNS Filters
12. Add a filter
13. Where it says: "Enter a filter URL" paste the copied link from Step 1.
14. Click ADD

 

AdGuard Android

1. Copy the link of the block list (DOWNLOAD LINK/raw) from the Download section.
2. Settings
3. DNS Filtering
4. DNS requests blocking
5. Plus sign: NEW DNS FILTER
6. DNS Protection
7. Where it says "URL or Path" paste the copied Link from Step 1.
8. Click IMPORT
9. Where it says "Enter DNS Filter Name" enter "PrivacyShield" (without quotes)
10. Click ADD

 

Pi-Hole

1. Copy the link of the block list (DOWNLOAD LINK/raw) from the Download section.
2. Log-in to your pi-hole WebUI.
3. Group Management
4. Adlists
5. Where it says "Address" paste the copied link from Step 1.
6. Where it says "Comment" enter "PrivacyShield" (without quotes).
7. Click ADD

 

Test Performance

You can test if your ad blocker is working properly or not by running a check on these websites. A blocking rate starting of 70% is a good start:

D3Ward
BlockAds!

 

Included Lists

The List is gathered from many multiple, reputable sources, combined into one file, duplicates removed, validated, compressed and cleaned up. Furthermore false-positives and whitelisted domains are removed.

Click here for a complete overview.

 

Development

As an open-source project, I strive for transparency and collaboration in my development process. I greatly appreciate any contributions members of our community can provide. Whether you are fixing bugs, proposing features, improving documentation, or spreading awareness - your involvement strengthens the project. Please review the code of conduct to understand how we work together respectfully.

• Bug Report: If you are experiencing an issue while using the block list, please create an issue.
• Feature Request: Make this project better by submitting a feature request.
• Documentation: Improve our documentation by adding a wiki page.
• Community Support: Help others on GitHub Discussions.
• Security Report: Report critical security issues via our template.

 

Contributors

Thank you so much for giving feedback, implementing features and improving the code and project!

 

Credits

Full credit for the actual blocking ability goes to original list creators and maintainers. Thanks so much for your tireless work! Please notify me if I have violated a license condition.

 

License

Provided under the terms of the GNU GPL3 License © Lennart Haack 2023.

For full Version see License!

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