AdGuard DNS
A foolproof way to block ads and trackers.
Overview
AdGuard DNS is a DNS-based filtering service that primarily focuses on blocking advertisements, trackers, and analytics systems. It also provides protection against malicious, phishing, and fraudulent websites. It can be used as a free public DNS service or as a private, configurable service for more granular control. AdGuard DNS supports modern encrypted protocols like DoH, DoT, and DNS-over-QUIC (DoQ).
✨ Key Features
- Ad, tracker, and analytic blocking
- Malware and phishing protection
- Parental controls
- Custom filtering rules
- Supports DoH, DoT, DoQ, and DNSCrypt
- Detailed query log and statistics
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus and expertise in ad blocking
- Early adopter and promoter of new encrypted DNS protocols like DNS-over-QUIC
- Part of the well-known AdGuard software family
Unique Value: Provides best-in-class ad and tracker blocking at the DNS level, enhancing privacy and security with support for the latest encrypted DNS standards.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more powerful and specialized ad-blocking capabilities than general-purpose DNS security services.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Public DNS servers are free. Private DNS has query limits on the free plan.
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