personalDNSfilter

personalDNSfilter is an app designed for Android devices that acts as a DNS filter. This means that it intercepts and blocks access to certain websites or domains based on a list of filtered hosts. These hosts can include those related to malware, phishing, tracking, and more. The app can be used to protect your device from accessing these harmful sites and can also serve as a DNS changer, allowing you to set your own trusted upstream DNS server.

One of the unique features of personalDNSfilter is its live log, which shows all the different domains that have been accessed from your mobile device. This can be eye-opening and help you understand the potential threats that your device may be exposed to.

The app can be used on Android 4.2 and newer devices without the need for root access, making it an effective tool for filtering out malware, tracking, and ad servers. It also supports encrypted DNS servers through DoH (DNS over HTTPS) and DoT (DNS over TLS).

One of the key benefits of personalDNSfilter is that all filtering is done locally on your device, meaning that no data is sent to the developers. This ensures your privacy and security while using the app. You can choose to run it locally on your device or as a DNS server in your network.

If you need support or have questions about the app, there is a large and friendly community on Telegram (t.me/pDNSf) where you can get help from people around the world. However, it's important to note that personalDNSfilter is not a VPN and does not hide your IP or cloak your location. Additionally, the app's whitelist feature only works in VPN filter mode, not in root mode. It's also not possible to block ads on platforms like YouTube and Facebook using personalDNSfilter, so alternative clients may need to be used.

The developers of personalDNSfilter do not collect any user data and have provided a FAQ page and help page for any questions or concerns. However, it's important to note that the app is distributed without any warranty and the developers cannot be held liable for any malfunctions or data loss that may occur while using the app. The filterlists used in the app are from third-party sources and the developers cannot be held liable for any content or results from using them. personalDNSfilter is developed by Ingo Zenz and distributed under the GNU General Public License v2. The promo images for the app were created by Pawel Czerwinski.