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BlockAds: Clean Internet

Block ads & trackers system-wide. Firewall, SafeSearch, profiles
New in version 6.5.1
- Downgrade: Reverted SDK to 36 for IzzyOnDroid compatibility.
- New: Trusted Wi-Fi networks — auto-pause BlockAds on selected SSIDs.
- New: Android TV support with full VPN ad-blocking and D-pad navigation.
- New: Warning when Android Private DNS bypasses filtering.
- Improved: Support for Android SDK 36.
- Fix: Per-app whitelist now works in Root Proxy mode.
- Fix: Preserve protection uptime across silent reconnects.
- Fix: Mark VPN as unmetered for better app compatibility.
- Various UI polis
Tired of intrusive ads slowing down your phone?
BlockAds blocks ads across all your apps and browsers with just one tap — no root required.

KEY FEATURES

- System-Wide Ad Blocking: Smart DNS-based filtering for every app and browser. No root access required.
- Privacy Protection: Blocks trackers and spyware. Zero data collection — everything stays locally on your device.
- App Firewall & Profiles: Block internet access for specific apps (Wi-Fi/Mobile). Switch instantly between Default, Strict, Family, and Gaming profiles.
- Parental Controls: Enforce SafeSearch (Google/Bing) and YouTube Restricted Mode via Family-safe DNS providers.
- Detailed Statistics: View real-time blocked ad counters, 24-hour activity charts, and detailed DNS query logs.
- Fully Customizable: Add custom filter lists via URL (ABPVN, AdGuard, EasyList, etc.), create allow/block rules, and use custom DoH/DoT encrypted DNS.
- Modern UI: Material 3 design built with Jetpack Compose. Features Dark/Light themes, custom accent colors, Quick Settings tile, and Home screen widgets.
- Backup & Restore: Export your configuration to JSON and easily import it on a new device.
- Battery & Data Friendly: Minimal performance impact. Filters only DNS traffic, reducing unnecessary ad data downloads.

HOW TO USE

- Open BlockAds.
- Tap the power button and allow the VPN connection.
- Enjoy an ad-free internet experience! (You can also toggle protection via Quick Settings tile or widget).

FAQ

- Is BlockAds safe?
Yes. BlockAds only filters DNS queries locally. No personal data is intercepted or transmitted to external servers.
- Why does it need VPN permission?
It creates a local VPN tunnel on your device to route and filter DNS requests on-device. It is not a remote VPN service.
- Does it work with all apps?
Yes, it works system-wide. You can also whitelist specific apps or use the firewall feature to manage access.
- Is it really free?
Yes! BlockAds is 100% free, open-source, and contains no in-app purchases or ads.
- Will it slow down my internet?
No. DNS filtering is extremely lightweight. It actually speeds up your browsing and saves battery by preventing ads from loading.

BlockAds is free, open source, and built with privacy in mind. Download now and take back control of your Android experience!
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  • Version 6.5.1 (50) suggested Added on Jun 16, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • app.pwhs.blockads.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 52 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 6.4.0
    - Multiple WireGuard configurations: add, switch, and edit configs in-app
    - Auto-disable VPN or HTTPS filtering when the other is enabled (cannot run together)
    - Fix app UID detection on rooted devices
    - Fix Sentry crash on 16KB page-size devices (alignment)
    - Fix missing translations and resource issues
  • Version 6.4.0 (48) - Added on May 02, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • app.pwhs.blockads.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 52 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 6.3.0
    - HTTPS filtering refactored to a userspace TCP/IP stack (AdGuard-style per-app MITM)
    - New scriptlet engine: blocks ads at JavaScript level (set-constant, abort-on-property-read, prevent-fetch, etc.)
    - Curated 284-domain HTTPS passthrough list (banking, payments, gov) so cert-pinned apps stay working
    - CA cert install verification on the HTTPS Filtering screen, auto-refreshes after returning from Settings
    - Backend support for filter lists with cosmetic CSS + scriptlets artifacts
  • Version 6.3.0 (47) - Added on Apr 27, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • app.pwhs.blockads.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 55 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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