This is the only official app on Play Store from the Blokada open source project. Beware of clones, they may contain malicious code. Blokada Slim is a free app that uses DNS (Domain Name System) servers to enable you to have a better browsing experience to see only the content you want.
There is also a built in VPN that is optional to use.
The website of the project is: https://blokada.org. The version from the website has more features and is also free.
Best features
- NO root permissions required!
- Supports every web browser and apps.
- DNS based interception (VPN mode) for all modern browsers.
- Blocks sites that distribute malicious content, viruses and fraudulent websites.
The most compatible content blocker on the market
- Blocks content
- Saves your data plan
- Browse FASTER by loading less data
- Increase battery life
Blokada is a lightweight and compact app that will block all ads, malware, and other annoyances automatically, without you having to worry or configure anything at all. The app can help you protect your privacy while simultaneously increasing your navigation speed, preventing your device from downloading unnecessary content.
What can be blocked
- Block annoying ads: Google AdWords, Google Invite Media, DoubleClick Bid Manager, Liftoff, Bing Ads, Amazon, etc
- Block adult websites
- Block gambling websites
- Block social media trackers: Google Analytics, Facebook Connect, DoubleClick, Google Publisher Tags, Google AdSense, Twitter Button, Yandex.Metrix, Comscore
- Block malicious websites: Virus downloads, malicious content, fraudulent websites and manipulated apps
Using Blokada is as simple as pressing one button and confirming when the window pops up requesting permission. Once the app is activated, you can also see a counter with all the elements blocked in the lower left corner.
Blokada works automatically with all the apps you have installed on your device - not only with your browser. And it doesn't require root. You just have to open it, activate it, and forget about it as it runs in the background, blocking all the content that doesn't interest you.
