AdGuard DNS: Block Ads, Trackers & Malware on Android & PC (2025 Guide)

AdGuard DNS: Block Ads, Trackers & Malware on Android & PC

✨ Transform your digital experience! Learn how AdGuard DNS blocks ads, trackers, and malicious sites system-wide on Android and Windows—no apps needed. Boost speed, privacy, and safety in minutes!

🔍 What is AdGuard DNS?

AdGuard DNS acts as a "smart internet filter," resolving domain requests while blocking harmful content. Unlike traditional DNS (e.g., Google’s 8.8.8.8), it:

• Blocks ads/trackers system-wide, even in apps and games 7.

• Encrypts traffic via DoH (DNS-over-HTTPS) or DoT (DNS-over-TLS) 28.

• Offers 3 free server modes:

  • Default: Blocks ads + trackers (dns.adguard-dns.com).

  • Family Protection: Adds adult content blocking (family.adguard-dns.com).

  • Non-Filtering: Pure encryption only (unfiltered.adguard-dns.com) 12.

⚡ Why Use AdGuard DNS?

Feature	Benefit
Zero App Installs	Works on routers, smart TVs, and unsupported devices 7.
Privacy Shield	Encrypts DNS queries, hiding activity from ISPs 2.
Speed Boost	Reduces page load times by skipping ad resources 7.
Parental Control	Blocks adult content and enforces "Safe Search" on YouTube 2.

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📱 Android Setup Guide

1. Via Private DNS (Android 9+)

   • Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Private DNS.

   • Select Private DNS provider hostname.

   • Enter:

     • dns.adguard-dns.com (ads/trackers blocked) or

     • family.adguard-dns.com (family mode) 47.

2. Using AdGuard App (Advanced)

   • Install AdGuard Ad Blocker (paid).

   • Enable DNS Protection → Add custom server → Paste 94.140.14.14 (IPv4) or 2a10:50c0::ad1:ff (IPv6) 49.

3. Router-Level Setup (Cover all devices)

   • Access router settings (e.g., 192.168.1.1).

   • Replace ISP DNS with AdGuard DNS addresses 13.

💻 Windows Setup Guide

1. Windows 11 (Native DoH Support)

   • Open Settings → Network & Internet → Ethernet/Wi-Fi.

   • Under DNS settings, select Manual.

   • Enter:

     • Preferred DNS: 94.140.14.49

     • Alternate DNS: 94.140.14.59

   • Enable DNS-over-HTTPS 811.

2. Windows 7/10 (Manual IPv4/IPv6)

   • Control Panel → Network & Sharing Center → Adapter Settings.

   • Right-click connection → Properties → IPv4.

   • Use:

     • Default: 94.140.14.14 and 94.140.15.15

     • Family Mode: 94.140.14.15 and 94.140.15.16 78.

3. AdGuard VPN/App (Encrypted Traffic)

   • Install AdGuard VPN → Settings → Custom DNS → Enter server addresses 811.

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🔧 Troubleshooting & Pro Tips

• Test Your DNS: Visit AdGuard DNS Test Page to verify blocking 2.

• Fix Conflicts: Disable other VPNs/ad blockers during setup.

• Bypass Limits: Use Private AdGuard DNS (free for 2 devices) for custom blocklists and usage stats 712.

• Android Quirk: Some OEMs (Samsung/Xiaomi) hide Private DNS under "More Settings" 4.

🚫 Common Pitfalls

• No IPv6? Traffic won’t be filtered! Always input both IPv4 + IPv6 addresses 1.

• Router Reboots: Required after DNS changes.

• Banking Apps Broken? Add exemptions via AdGuard Dashboard → Custom Rules 910.

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🛡️ Why Choose AdGuard DNS Over Competitors?

Feature	AdGuard DNS	Google DNS	ISP Default
Ad Blocking	✅ System-wide	❌ None	❌ None
Encryption	✅ DoH/DoT/DoQ	✅ DoH	❌ None
Parental Control	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No
Logging	❌ None (Public)	⚠️ Partial	⚠️ Full	27

💡 Did You Know? AdGuard DNS processes 120M+ requests daily across 15 global servers—ensuring low latency 2.

 

Adguard DNS and the Google Chrome Extension: What's the Difference?

It's important to understand the distinction between Adguard DNS and the Adguard browser extension for Google Chrome.

• Adguard DNS works at the network level. It blocks requests to known ad and malicious domains for your entire device. This means it can block ads within apps, not just in your Chrome browser. However, it cannot remove the empty spaces left behind by the blocked ads (cosmetic filtering).

• The Adguard AdBlocker extension for Google Chrome is a powerful browser-based tool that offers more advanced ad-blocking features specifically within Chrome. It can:

  • Block a wider variety of ads, including more sophisticated ones.

  • Perform cosmetic filtering, removing the empty frames and spaces where ads used to be.

  • Offer more granular control over what is blocked, with whitelisting and element-blocking capabilities.

Do you need both? For the most comprehensive protection, using both Adguard DNS and the Adguard browser extension is an excellent strategy. Adguard DNS provides a foundational layer of system-wide protection, while the browser extension enhances the ad-blocking experience within Chrome with its advanced cosmetic filtering and customization options.

By leveraging the power of Adguard DNS and the dedicated Chrome extension, you can create a significantly cleaner, faster, and safer online environment for yourself and your family.

 

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📎 Resources

• Android Manual: AdGuard DNS Android Setup 4

• Windows Guide: AdGuard DNS Windows Config 8

• Router Setup: AdGuard Home GitHub 3

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