The Block List Project
Details:
These lists were created because the founder of the project wanted something with a little more control over what is being blocked. Many lists are all or nothing. We set out to create lists with more control over what is being blocked.
Versions:
Original Version:
All urls in the version of the list are listed in the host file as follows
0.0.0.0 example.com
No Leading 0s Version:
All urls in this version of the list are listed in the host file as follows
example.com
Our users brought it to our attention that some devices error out if the url is preceded by an IP address.
DNSMASQ Version:
All urls in this version of the list are listed in the host file as follows
server=/example.com/
It was requested to add support for dnsmasq. Please provide feedback.
Adguard Version:
All urls in this version of the list are listed in the host file as follows
||example.com^
It was requested to add support for AdGuard. We are currently testing our lists. Please provide feedback.
Usage:
Using with Pi-Hole:
Pi-Hole instructions:
- Copy the link to the Pi-hole format for the desired list (from the appropriate table below).
- Add the URL to your Pi-hole's block lists (Login > Group Management > Adlists > Paste list URL in "Address" field, add comment > Click "Add")
- Update Gravity (Tools > Update Gravity > Click "Update" )
Instructions current as of Pi-hole 5.2.4. Instructions may currently be slightly different. Instructions will be updated once ver. 6 is release. Thank you
Using with AdGuard Home:
AdGuard instructions:
- Copy the link to the AdGuard format for the desired list (from the appropriate table below).
- Add the URL to you AdGuard's block list (Login > Filters > DNS Blocklists > Add blocklist > Add a custom list > Enter Name > Paste copied link URL)
- List is automatically enabled and ready to start blocking.
Instructions are current as of AdGuard Home version 0.106.3
Lists:
Main Lists
| List | Original | No IP | DNSMASQ | AdGuard BETA |
Description | Sponsor† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abuse | Link | Link | Link | Link | Lists of sites created to deceive | magicminiman.com |
| Ads | Link | Link | Link | Link | Ad servers / sites | FOIA.Services |
| Crypto | Link | Link | Link | Link | Crypto / cryptojacking based sites Can break normal "good" crypto sites |
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| Drugs | Link | Link | Link | Link | RE sites that deal with illegal drugs Including RX drugs illegal to posses in the US |
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| Everything | Link | Link | Link | Link | List including all non beta list domains | |
| Link | Link | Link | Link | Block FB and FB related / owned services | ||
| Fraud | Link | Link | Link | Link | Sites create to fraud | |
| Gambling | Link | Link | Link | Link | All gambling based site legit and illegal | |
| Malware | Link | Link | Link | Link | Known sites that host malware | |
| Phishing | Link | Link | Link | Link | Sites created to phish info | |
| Piracy | Link | Link | Link | Link | Knows sites that allow for illegal downloads | |
| Porn | Link | Link | Link | Link | Porn or sites that promote porn | W1T3H4T |
| Ransomware | Link | Link | Link | Link | Known sites that host or contain ransomware | |
| Redirect | Link | Link | Link | Link | Sites that redirect your from your intended site | |
| Scam | Link | Link | Link | Link | Sites that intend to scam | |
| TikTok | Link | Link | Link | Link | Copy and pasted into your device | |
| Torrent | Link | Link | Link | Link | Torrent directory Will likely block legit torrent sites used for legal software download |
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| Tracking | Link | Link | Link | Link | Sites dedicated to tracking and gathering visitor info | FOIA.Services |
Beta Lists
| List | Original | No IP | dnsmasq | Description | Sponsor† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart TV | Link | Link | Link | Smart TV call home and ads | |
| Basic Start List | Link | Link | Link | Just a quick basic starter list | |
| WhatsApp List | Link | Link | Link | User requested list that blocks only WhatsApp | |
| Vaping list | Link | Link | Link | User requested list that blocks sites promoting vaping |
Deprecated Lists
| List | Description | Deletion date (dd.mm.yyyy) |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | This lists was removed due to the way YouTube serves its ads | 01.10.2021 |
*Not supported by or affiliated with Pi-hole.
† A sponsor is someone that supports us on Patreon. All list are free and will always be free. This is just a way to say thank you to those that help keep this project going!
Using with other tools:
We are currently working on verifying compatibility with other tools. Please stand by. If you have a suggestion on a tool we should support please comment on our Reddit page.
Sponsors:
Special thank you to Cloud 4 SURE for their generous donation every month to help cover our Linode bill.
Please see below our crypto addresses:
| Algorand | Basic Attention Token | ZCash |
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License:
For more details, see the LICENSE file.
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