Blocklist ratings
Host and filter lists for blocking ads, trackers and malware.
5 blocklists are rated against 4 public criteria, and 5 have enough evidence for a letter grade.
Open-source blocklists only · Criteria for this category · Suggest an addition · Markdown
| Name | Grade | Score | Data | Open source | No trackers or telemetry | No ads or data sales | Independent audit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Filter lists for ad blockers, maintained by volunteers. EasyList removes ads and EasyPrivacy removes tracking scripts, with extra lists for cookie notices, social widgets and annoyances. |
Grade B | 80 | 100% | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Consolidated hosts file that merges several curated sources to block ads and malware, with optional extensions for fake news, gambling, adult content and social media. |
Grade B | 80 | 100% | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Blocklist of Google domains for Pi-hole and other DNS blockers, with separate category lists such as YouTube, Firebase, fonts and DoubleClick. |
Grade B | 80 | 100% | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Hosts file maintained by Dan Pollock that blocks ad, tracking, spyware and malware domains, with a 0.0.0.0 variant. |
Grade D | 40 | 100% | Yes | No | Partial | No |
Service that distributes IP address blocklists from several providers in P2P, DAT and CIDR formats for peer-to-peer clients and firewalls, with free and subscription lists. |
Grade F | 20 | 100% | No | No | Yes | No |
Questions
What is the most private option among blocklists?
No pick has been made yet. The table above is sorted by score, based on public evidence.
How are blocklists rated?
Each entry answers 4 questions: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales and independent audit. Answers need links to evidence. See the full criteria.