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Ad Blocker for Android

Block ads system-wide using the hosts file. Free, open source, and no root required.

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Open Source & Free

AdAway is fully open and licensed under GPLv3+.

Custom Sources

Add your own hosts file sources from trusted providers.

Custom Rules

Add exceptions to your allowlist, blocklist, and create custom redirect rules.

Requirements

AdAway is not available on Google Play. It was removed due to a violation of section 4.4 of the Developer Distribution Agreement. Please install it from F-Droid instead.

Android 8 and above (v5)
Android 4.1 and above (v4)

Root not required with local VPN mode

Root support with "Systemless Hosts" Magisk

Screenshots

  • AdAway main screen showing ad blocking status
  • Host sources configuration screen
  • App preferences and settings
  • Update preferences screen
  • Root-based ad blocking options
  • Backup and restore settings
  • DNS requests logging feature
  • Help and documentation screen
  • Support and contact information
  • App changelog and version history

AdAway Users Worldwide

FAQ

Ads are not blocked when on mobile data connection!

AdAway will not work reliably when on Mobile Networks like 3G. You can deactivate that proxy by going to your selected APN (On Android 4: Wireless and networks -> More… -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names) and remove the value in the proxy field.

Ads in Chrome are not blocked!

Disable Chrome’s Data Compression Proxy.

Ads in a specific app are not blocked!

Follow this guide to find the corresponding hostnames and learn how to report them.

An app stopped working after installing AdAway!

Check the list of problematic apps for workarounds. If your app isn't listed, please file a bug report.

Back button in Android's browser stopped working!

Enable the local webserver in AdAway's preferences as a workaround.

Where can I find more hosts sources?

Additional hosts sources are available on the GitHub Wiki.

Redirection Lists for blocked domains in China

Add Redirection Lists to your Hosts Sources to redirect blocked DNS requests to the correct IPs in China. This hosts source contains redirection rules for Google, Facebook, and other services. (You need to enable “Allow redirection rules from Hosts Sources” in preferences).

Need more information?

Visit the AdAway Wiki on GitHub for detailed documentation.

Support

You can get support and find answers in the AdAway XDA Thread. If your issue persists and you believe it's an AdAway bug or you have a feature request, please click the button below to report it.

File a Bug Report

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