anudeepND / blacklist

Curated and well-maintained hostfile to block ads, tracking, cryptomining, and more! Updated regularly. ⚡🔒
https://hosts.anudeep.me/mirror/adservers.txt
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Curated hostfile to block trackers and advertisements

A well-maintained and curated host file containing domains that serve ads, tracking scripts and malware. Each domain is tested and verified before addding to the list. Any reported false positives will be removed as soon as possible. You can request additional domains or report false positives via Issues tab.

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Table of contents

Features

Who can use this file?

These host files for Unix-like systems, the list contain domains that serve ads, tracking scripts and malware after adding this list to your setup, it prevents your system from connecting to them. Host file preferred over DNS so if a domain name is resolved by the hosts file, the request never leaves your computer.

Overview

__It is highly recommended to use the mirror link as it provides `Last-Modified` header which ensures that you are getting the latest version. And the mirror has [`99.99% uptime`](https://hosts-status.anudeep.me/).__ | Host File | Domain Count | Description | Update Frequency | Raw Link | Mirror Link | |:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:| | adservers.txt | 42,536 | A reliable host file containing advertising domains, trackers, malwares and other unsafe domains. I collect these domains from my Pi-Hole and I test them for a few days before adding to the list. You can request additional domains or report existing domains via [issues](https://github.com/anudeepND/blacklist/issues) tab. | Frequently | [link](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anudeepND/blacklist/master/adservers.txt) | [link](https://hosts.anudeep.me/mirror/adservers.txt) | | facebook.txt | 4,000 | Host file containing domains related to facebook.com. This file doesn't block other Facebook products such as WhatsApp, Instagram etc. If you want to block all Facebook related services, use this [list](https://www.github.developerdan.com/hosts/lists/facebook-extended.txt) created by [lightswitch05](https://github.com/lightswitch05/hosts). | Occasionally | [link](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anudeepND/blacklist/master/facebook.txt) | [link](https://hosts.anudeep.me/mirror/facebook.txt) | | coinminer.txt | 5,939 | This host file was created when JavaScript miners were added to torrent sites. Most of the domain in this file are still active today. I recommend you to use [CoinBlockerLists](https://gitlab.com/ZeroDot1/CoinBlockerLists) by ZeroDot1 along with this list. | Discontinued | [link](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anudeepND/blacklist/master/CoinMiner.txt) | [link](https://hosts.anudeep.me/mirror/CoinMiner.txt) |

Usage

This host file can be used on any device including Android, iOS, Linux, MacOS, routers with custom firmware etc. It is highly recommended to use the mirror link as it provides Last-Modified header which ensures that you are getting the latest version. And the mirror has 99.99% uptime.

For further assistance, you can send a DM to me on Twitter.

Validation

You can test if your ad blocker is working properly or not by visiting these websites:
https://ads-blocker.com/testing/
https://blockads.fivefilters.org/

How do I determine an ad domain?

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This project is also available in many host file aggregators and other services.

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Common Issues

This host file blocks trackers regardless of whether it collects PII (Personally Identifiable Information) or not. Some domains need to be whitelisted for certain services to work properly. This table helps you to find the affected domain and whitelist accordingly.

Domains Description Services Affected
uapi.adrise.tv The Tubi TV Roku App requires the following host to function Tubi TV streams
cdns.gigya.com Breaks search function in National Express and other websites. One should note that Gigya is also used for tracking behavioral data about the visitors. It is extensively used in News Portals, Entertainment and e-commerce sites. 'Find my journey' search suggestions
watson.telemetry.microsoft.com
web.vortex.data.microsoft.com
v10.events.data.microsoft.com
v10.vortex-win.data.microsoft.com
v20.vortex-win.data.microsoft.com
Blocking these domains will fail to track Xbox Live Achievements and stats. However these domains are also used to upload crash logs from Windows OS. Depending on the privacy level on your operating system, the crash logs may contain PII. Xbox Live Achievement and Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection
manifest.auditude.com Unable to play videos in Watch TNT app on Roku. The Adobe® Auditude® platform is used by companies that want to provide relevant content and advertisements in videos you watch on the web. Categorized under Advertising, Location, Identity, Tracking Unable to play videos on Watch TNT app on Roku
s.amazon-adsystem.com Unable to play videos on Twitch Client in Windows and MacOS. However Twitch webapp is not affected Windows and MacOS Twitch Client
s0.2mdn.net
c.evidon.com
Unable to play videos on several news and entertainment sites. Some of the affected sites are: techrepublic and zdnet. s0.2mdn.net is blocked in most of the hostfiles since it's a known tracker. Videos in news and entertainment sites
s.zkcdn.net Unable to play content on DirecTV Now. This domain is also used to serve ads, measure impressions etc. DirecTV Now
graph.instagram.com The Instagram Graph API allows Instagram Professional accounts — Businesses and Creators — to use your app to manage their presence on Instagram. However, it is also used to track users on the Internet. Developers who use Facebook/IG APIs should whitelist the domain. Instagram and Facebook
tags.tiqcdn.com Paramount+ is not working on SkyQ Receiver in Germany (https://github.com/anudeepND/blacklist/issues/207). This domain is also used to serve tracking sripts, measure impressions etc. Paramount+

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Support

Maintaining a quality host file takes a lot of time. I have been contributing to this project over 3 years. Your support will help me to keep the project running and provide you quality service. You can also donate using UPI enabled apps such as PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm and more! (UPI ID: anudeepnd@ybl). If you have any queries related to PayPal or donation, you can send a DM to me on Twitter.

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License

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2020 Anudeep ND <anudeep@protonmail.com>

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
SOFTWARE.