Awesome Android Root

Ad Blocking

Ad blocking for rooted Android devices - root apps, Magisk modules, KernelSU modules, LSPosed modules and hosts/DNS-based tools that block ads, trackers and malware system-wide, in every app and browser.

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Start with our Complete Android Ad Blocking Tutorial, then pick the tools below. Apps and modules are combined here because they all solve the same problem - blocking ads.

Ad & Tracker Blocking ​

  • ⭐ AdAway - Open-source ad blocker using the hosts file. Blocks ads without permissions. FOSS|
  • ⭐ Bindhosts - Systemless hosts for APatch, KernelSU and Magisk that is fully standalone and self-updating. FOSS [M] [K]
  • AdAway Helper - Enables AdAway to work on KernelSU, its variants by managing /system/etc/hosts via bind mount and overlay. FOSS [M] [K]
  • AdClose - Prevents the initial loading of the advertising SDK within the application and intercepts application advertising requests to block ads. Proprietary [LSP]
  • AdGuard - Comprehensive ad blocking solution. Proprietary
  • BlockAds - System‑wide ad, tracker, & malware filtering, custom blocklists, per‑app controls etc. FOSS|
  • BlockAds Module - BlockAds is an advertisement blocking Magisk module. FOSS [M] [K]
  • Blokada - Advanced ad blocker with VPN functionality. Proprietary
  • Cubic-AdBlock - A simple AdBlock module based on the hosts file. FOSS [M]
  • Discover Ads Filter - Hides sponsored cards and ads from the Google Discover feed in the Pixel Launcher -1 screen and inside the Google app itself. FOSS [LSP]
  • F*ck AD - Ad-blocking Xposed module. FOSS [LSP]
  • Magical Protection - Magisk-only completely systemless adblocking. FOSS [M]
  • Magisk Ad Blocking Module - Block ads on android. FOSS [M]
  • Marketing Notification Blocker - Intercepts and blocks annoying marketing ads and spam push notifications. FOSS [LSP]
  • Re-Malwack - A fully-fledged ad-block module. Contains all your needs. FOSS [M]
  • StevenBlock - Ad Blocking Module for Android supporting Magisk, KernelSU and APatch. FOSS [M]
  • Systemless hosts KernelSU module - Required module to use applications such as AdAway on KernelSU and APatch. FOSS [K]
  • systemless-adblocker - Ultimate adblocker module derived from gloeyisk/systemless-hosts. FOSS [M]

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Related Guide: Complete Android Ad Blocking Tutorial ↗
For network-level blocking, also check DNS Tools and Firewall Tools

DNS & Network Filtering ​

  • AdGuardHome for Root - A module to easily execute AdGuardHome on Android. FOSS [M]
  • DNS Toggle - A tiny Android app that allows you to easily toggle your phone's Private DNS through the Quick Settings panel. FOSS
  • ForceDNS Cloudflare - Forces all standard DNS traffic (port 53) to use 1.1.1.1 via iptables. Overrides network DNS. FOSS [M] [K]
  • personalDNSfilter - A DNS filter proxy that provides local filtering of ads, malware, and tracking servers, supporting secure DNS protocols like DOH and DOT for enhanced privacy. FOSS|
  • Pi-hole-for-Android - Pi-hole/Unbound Raspbian APK installer for Android 5.0+ devices. FOSS

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For ad blocking at network level, combine these tools with our ad blockers. See the ad blocking guide.