{"id":21652,"date":"2026-11-06T08:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T05:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/?p=21652"},"modified":"2026-11-06T08:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T05:55:00","slug":"ad-blocking-dns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/","title":{"rendered":"Ad-Blocking DNS: Best Options and How to Set It Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/#How_Does_Ad-Blocking_DNS_Work\" >How Does Ad-Blocking DNS Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/#Popular_Ad-Blocking_DNS_Options\" >Popular Ad-Blocking DNS Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/#How_to_Set_Up_Ad-Blocking_DNS_on_Your_Devices\" >How to Set Up Ad-Blocking DNS on Your Devices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/#Android_Private_DNS\" >Android (Private DNS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/#iPhone\" >iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/#Windows\" >Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/#Router\" >Router<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/#Limitations_of_Ad-Blocking_DNS\" >Limitations of Ad-Blocking DNS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/#Is_ad-blocking_DNS_free\" >Is ad-blocking DNS free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/#Does_it_affect_my_internet_speed\" >Does it affect my internet speed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/#Does_it_also_block_in-app_ads\" >Does it also block in-app ads?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/ad-blocking-dns\/#Can_I_set_up_my_own_ad-blocking_DNS_server\" >Can I set up my own ad-blocking DNS server?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>An <strong>ad-blocking DNS<\/strong> is a DNS server that stops ads, tracking and malicious content from loading on your device by leaving DNS queries for known ad, tracking and malicious domains unanswered. All you need to do is change the DNS address on your phone, computer or router; no app is required and the protection applies to every app on that device.<\/p>\n<p>In this article we explain how ad-blocking DNS works, the popular options, how to set it up on your devices and its limitations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Ad-Blocking_DNS_Work\"><\/span>How Does Ad-Blocking DNS Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a website or app opens, your device asks the DNS server for the IP addresses of all the domains it needs, including ad servers. An ad-blocking DNS compares the requested domain with its block list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the domain isn&#8217;t on the list, it answers normally.<\/li>\n<li>If it is (e.g. an ad network), it returns an empty or invalid answer, and the ad content is never downloaded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_Ad-Blocking_DNS_Options\"><\/span>Popular Ad-Blocking DNS Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Service<\/th>\n<th>Address<\/th>\n<th>Key feature<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>AdGuard DNS<\/td>\n<td>94.140.14.14 \/ 94.140.15.15<br \/>Private DNS: <code>dns.adguard-dns.com<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Free, no account needed; blocks ads and trackers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Control D (free ad-blocking profile)<\/td>\n<td>76.76.2.2<\/td>\n<td>Ready-made profiles; customisation in the paid version<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mullvad DNS<\/td>\n<td>Private DNS: <code>adblock.dns.mullvad.net<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Privacy-focused, encrypted DNS (DoH\/DoT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NextDNS<\/td>\n<td>Account-specific address<\/td>\n<td>List and rule customisation, statistics dashboard; free usage quota<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pi-hole \/ AdGuard Home<\/td>\n<td>Your own server<\/td>\n<td>You host your own DNS on your home network or a server<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Addresses can change over time; check the service&#8217;s official site before setting it up. For a detailed AdGuard DNS setup, see our article <a href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/what-is-adguard-dns\/\">What is AdGuard DNS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_Ad-Blocking_DNS_on_Your_Devices\"><\/span>How to Set Up Ad-Blocking DNS on Your Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Android_Private_DNS\"><\/span>Android (Private DNS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <em>Settings \u2192 Network &amp; internet \u2192 Private DNS<\/em> (the menu name may vary by manufacturer).<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Private DNS provider hostname<\/strong> and type the service&#8217;s hostname (e.g. <code>dns.adguard-dns.com<\/code>).<\/li>\n<li>Save. This setting works on both Wi-Fi and mobile data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iPhone\"><\/span>iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On iOS, system-wide encrypted DNS is set up with the configuration profile or app offered by the service. For Wi-Fi only, you can also enter an IP address under <em>Settings \u2192 Wi-Fi \u2192 (i) \u2192 Configure DNS \u2192 Manual<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows\"><\/span>Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In <em>Settings \u2192 Network &amp; Internet<\/em>, select your connection.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Edit<\/strong> next to <strong>DNS server assignment<\/strong> and choose <strong>Manual<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the preferred and alternate DNS addresses for IPv4; on Windows 11 you can also turn on encrypted DNS (DoH).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Router\"><\/span>Router<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you enter the addresses in the DNS fields of the DHCP or WAN settings in your router&#8217;s interface, every device at home is protected. Some ISP routers may not allow DNS changes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitations_of_Ad-Blocking_DNS\"><\/span>Limitations of Ad-Blocking DNS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ads from the same domain can&#8217;t be blocked:<\/strong> on platforms such as YouTube that serve ads from the same domain as the content, DNS blocking usually doesn&#8217;t work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Some sites may break:<\/strong> if a blocked domain is also needed for a site to work, menus, checkout or login pages may not work properly. In that case, allowlist the domain or change the DNS temporarily.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Browser DNS settings:<\/strong> some browsers use their own secure DNS setting and may override the system setting; check your browser settings too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>VPN effect:<\/strong> with a VPN on, DNS queries usually go through the VPN provider&#8217;s DNS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ad-blocking_DNS_free\"><\/span>Is ad-blocking DNS free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many services, such as AdGuard DNS, have a free public version. Advanced customisation and statistics are usually in paid plans.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_affect_my_internet_speed\"><\/span>Does it affect my internet speed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you choose a service with a server geographically close to you, the difference is usually unnoticeable. Pages may even open faster because ads aren&#8217;t loaded.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_also_block_in-app_ads\"><\/span>Does it also block in-app ads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Often yes, for apps that load ads from a separate ad network domain. Not for apps that serve ads from their own servers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_set_up_my_own_ad-blocking_DNS_server\"><\/span>Can I set up my own ad-blocking DNS server?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. You can install Pi-hole or AdGuard Home on a device on your home network or on a virtual server and manage your own block lists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An ad-blocking DNS is a DNS server that stops ads, tracking and malicious content from loading on your device by leaving DNS queries for known ad, tracking and malicious domains unanswered. All you need to do is change the DNS address on your phone, computer or router; no app is required and the protection applies&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21653,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1523],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21652","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-network"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21652"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21652\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21824,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21652\/revisions\/21824"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21653"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21652"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}