1Hosts provides advanced, customizable DNS blocklists to protect devices from ads, trackers, and malware for enhanced privacy and security.
Advanced DNS filter/blocklists for privacy, security, and clean browsing.
1Hosts is used to improve network security and privacy by blocking unwanted DNS requests related to ads, trackers, and malicious domains. It is ideal for general users, network administrators, and privacy-conscious individuals who want a hassle-free, set-and-forget DNS filtering solution compatible with various DNS clients and platforms.
Users should select the blocklist variant that best fits their balance between security and usability to avoid overblocking. Regular updates are recommended to maintain effectiveness against new threats. Compatibility with various DNS clients requires proper configuration according to each client's documentation.
Choose the appropriate 1Hosts blocklist variant based on your needs (e.g., Lite for balanced use).
Select the DNS client or platform you use (e.g., Pi-hole, AdAway, dnscrypt-proxy).
Download or link to the corresponding blocklist file from one of the available mirrors.
Configure your DNS client or firewall to use the downloaded blocklist file according to its documentation.
Regularly update the blocklist by refreshing the file from the mirrors to maintain protection.Use URL https://badmojr.github.io/1Hosts/Lite/hosts.txt in AdAway
Loads the Lite variant hosts file into AdAway for ad and tracker blocking.
Use URL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/badmojr/1Hosts/master/Lite/domains.txt in Pi-hole
Imports the Lite domains blocklist into Pi-hole/OpenSnitch for DNS filtering.
Use URL https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/badmojr/1Hosts@master/Lite/domains.wildcards in dnscrypt-proxy
Applies wildcard domain blocking for dnscrypt-proxy and similar clients.
Download and apply https://badmojr.github.io/1Hosts/Lite/unbound.conf in Unbound
Configures Unbound DNS server with 1Hosts Lite blocklist rules.
Download https://badmojr.github.io/1Hosts/Lite/snitch.rules for Little Snitch
Imports 1Hosts Lite rules into Little Snitch firewall for macOS.