DNS request based Host Blocker over local VPN using a Blocklist
About this app
personalDNSfilter is a DNS filter proxy written in Java. It hooks into the domain name (DNS) resolution and returns the loopback address for filtered hosts.
It can be used for filtering ads and other unwished hosts based on a host list – thus it is a good AdBlock alternative. On Android 4.2 and newer it can be used as effective ad, malware and tracking server filter without root access!
It works with any upstream DNS server - filtering is completely local - no phoning home or such things! You can run it locally on your device or centrally as DNS server in your network.
Licensed under GPL-2.0-only.
What's New in v1.50.60.8
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Jun 24, 2026 · 0.6 MB · Android API 17–36 · code 1506008
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 f0971ae301e11495f9ed3870d5fd6cb9fbc862e0d33ab21fc59ddd8d511e6e21
May 30, 2026 · 0.6 MB · Android API 17–36 · code 1506007
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 c34c7d73cb61a7b57cd55c852877801fba6723d23f0e5290f87d081eb1736c41
May 24, 2026 · 0.6 MB · Android API 17–36 · code 1506004
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 6c8486e318d0c691fffbeac076d2b3f17c8f4f1f25b1cc880a5fab741863b925
Will it run on your device?
78%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.50.60.7 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall personalDNSfilter first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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Source code
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SHA-256 Hash
f0971ae301e11495f9ed3870d5fd6cb9fbc862e0d33ab21fc59ddd8d511e6e21
Signing certificate
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