A tiny tool to block tracking, malware and other unwanted content
4.45·3,942 reviews·500,000+ downloads
personalDNSfilter delivers on-device DNS filtering with encrypted DNS support, helping users block malware, tracking, and other unwanted content without sending data to the developers. It supports DoH and DoT, can function as a DNS changer, and provides a live log of domains accessed on your device—all without root on Android.
Pros & Cons
Local on-device filtering with no data sent to developers
Encrypted DNS support (DoH/DoT) for privacy
Operates without root access on supported Android versions (4.2+)
Configurable DNS changer to use trusted upstream servers
Live log of domains accessed for transparency
Not a real VPN: it does not hide your IP or cloak your location
Cannot block certain first-party ads (e.g., YouTube, Facebook)
Whitelist feature only works in VPN filter mode, not in root mode
About personalDNSfilter
personalDNSfilter is a tools app developed by Ingo Zenz.
Download Statistics
personalDNSfilter has been downloaded 890 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 8.6 thousand times.
User Ratings
personalDNSfilter is rated 4.45 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 3.9 thousand ratings.
App Information
personalDNSfilter is FREE to download. The APK download size is 457.94 kB. The latest version available is 1.50.60.8. The last update was on June 22, 2026.
Technical Requirements
personalDNSfilter requires Android 4.2+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play November 2020.
Description
personalDNSfilter - a DNS filter with encrypted DNS support - for your privacy.
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Does exactly what you expect it to - blocks pretty much all ads with the default blacklist enabled. Lightweight and minimal slowdown on device.
★★★★★Leo· Dec 10, 2025
Works perfectly for blocking some ads on default settings. Be sure to disable private DNS, or it won't work. No ads either
★★★★★Mohannad Jafar· Apr 22, 2026
The best DNS level blocking app. I hope you add the ability to block all internet connections for certain apps.
★★★★★ZeroDay· Feb 6, 2026
The Best Privacy App After Years of Use I’ve been using PersonalDNSfilter for several years now, and it continues to impress me with how powerful yet lightweight it is. Beyond blocking ads and trackers seamlessly and annoyances whatever its type, it offers advanced features like backing up and restoring your configuration, tracking every request your device makes, running in proxy mode, and even supporting multiple DNS servers with automatic selection of the fastest one. It’s cross‑platform too, available on Linux and Windows, which makes it versatile. For power users, the app allows manual editing of the configuration file and can be used on rooted devices, giving even deeper control. What really sets it apart is the transparency, you can see exactly what connections your apps are trying to make and the supportive developer and Telegram community, who are always ready to help. If you care about privacy, speed, and having true control over your data, PersonalDNSfilter is one of the best tools you can rely on.
★☆☆☆☆David Spector· Nov 8, 2025
This DNS filter used to work fairly well, but lately it has stopped working. One possible problem is that few of its controls can be understood by computer experts, never mind by ordinary cell phone users. Is it so hard for a DNS filter to identify ad sources and block them for all users? Apparently, the answer is 'yes'.
★★☆☆☆D· Jan 19, 2026
When it works. BUT u have to watch it several times a day te make sure it is working it just stops keeps running but does norhing I have to restart it over and over again I am going to root it, so I can use ad away I tried no root only adb for removing un removable apps and this app wel Google wins I am out. Running android 16 with all power limits off for this app. I Wil not use any social media done with that data collection and telegram stinks to many scammers. Play has option for beta
★★☆☆☆John B· May 31, 2026
This app has never run more than 24 hours without crashing. Fix that-get more stars, easy. Edit: No change with the updates. No restrictions, no power modes, nothing. It just stops working, at random. /shrug
Google Play Rankings for personalDNSfilter
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Technologies used by personalDNSfilter
personalDNSfilter is requesting 11 permissions and is using 0 libraries.
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Trust & Safety: The app requests standard network and foreground service permissions (ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, INTERNET, FOREGROUND_SERVICE, WAKE_LOCK, RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED, POST_NOTIFICATIONS), plus storage access and broad visibility via QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES. It emphasizes on-device filtering with encrypted DNS and claims no data is sent to the developer. It is not a VPN and operates without root on supported Android versions. Users should review permissions, especially QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES, and privacy notes in light of these capabilities.
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