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AdGuard Home

DNS server for blocking ads, tracking, and malicious domains.

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Network License: gpl-3.0 go

Why people self-host AdGuard Home

AdGuard Home is a DNS filtering server with polished controls, encrypted DNS options, and client-aware rules. It is a strong Pi-hole alternative when UI polish and protocol support matter.

The tradeoff is that every network-wide filter needs monitoring and exceptions. Track blocked queries after rollout and keep upstream DNS choices documented.

Deployment notes

AdGuard Home is listed with support signals for linux, docker, windows, macos. Check the upstream documentation before exposing it to the internet, review authentication defaults, and keep backups outside the primary host.