Pi-hole
Network-wide ad and tracker blocking.
Pi-hole is a DNS sinkhole that blocks ads and trackers for every device on your network — no client software needed. It's one of the most popular first projects for a Raspberry Pi home server.
Key features
- Blocks ads at the DNS level
- Per-device statistics dashboard
- Custom blocklists and allowlists
- Local DNS records
Pros
- Protects every device
- Very light
- Great dashboard
Cons
- Can't block in-video ads
- Needs care to avoid over-blocking
Operating system
LinuxDockerRaspberry Pi