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personalDNSfilter
Filter DNS requests with personalDNSfilter, which supports encrypted DNS and Java-enabled devices including Android.
About personalDNSfilter
personalDNSfilter is a DNS filter proxy written in Java. It checks DNS requests against host lists and returns the loopback address for filtered hosts. It supports DNS over HTTPS and DNS over TLS, works with any upstream DNS server, and can run on a device or as a DNS server on a network. It runs on Android 4.2 and newer without root, and Windows and Linux packages are available.
Pricing is not clearly stated.
Key features
- Works on Android with or without a VPN.
- Preconfigured with host lists from pgl.yoyo.org, adaway.org, energized.pro and Steven Black.
- Host filtering is configured in dnsfilter.conf, and extra lists can be added.
- Tested on Raspberry Pi.
- Released under GNU GPL v2.
Best for: People who want host-list based DNS filtering on Android, Windows or Linux, including those who need a local or network DNS server.
Good for
- According to the project, filtering is completely local, with no phoning home.
- The project reports memory use of only a few MB while filtering millions of hosts.
Watch out for
- The software is distributed without warranty and used at the user's own risk.
- Filter lists come from third-party sources, and the project disclaims liability for their content.
personalDNSfilter at a glance
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Ad & Tracker Blockers
- Type
- App
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux, Android
- Details verified
- Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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