semi-related: after installing pi-hole and using it on my wifi, Netflix on the TV stopped working, ads on (some, big) polish websites were still present. Uninstalled 10 minutes later. Had similar experience last time I tried (years ago) - pihole gave me problems using work-related pages or whatnot. Is there nothing better? E.g. ublock origin but for dns?
mubou2 12/8/2025||
Take a look at AdGuard Home. It's functionally similar to pihole but overall better made / easier to use (IMO). I only use the first AdGuard DNS Filter and have only need to allow one domain to unbreak a site, but I also combine it with the browser extension (DNS-level blocking isn't going to remove all ads no matter what you do). You can check the query log to see what's getting blocked.
drnick1 12/8/2025||
Maybe try a less aggressive blacklist in Pi-hole, or better yet, cancel your Netflix subscription and source your content in the high seas.
Imustaskforhelp 12/8/2025||
Ublock Origin + firefox/zen are so good.
adelowo 12/8/2025||
I just pay $1.99/month to NextDNS tbh
whazor 12/8/2025||
On Safari I use Wipr and Sponsorblock. Afterwards I use web version of everything instead of apps, including youtube.
manuelmoreale 12/8/2025|
Going through the web version instead of the app is so much better when it comes to ad blocking.
I run 1Blocker + NextDNS and I basically don’t see ads anywhere. Not even on YouTube.
rb666 12/8/2025||
Note that using Helium, you can use a Chromium based browser and still enjoy uBlock Origin properly.
HellDunkel 7 days ago||
Is it legal for companies to allow employees to use firefox + ublock?
DNS-based ad blocking works great if everyone is okay with the degraded experience that can come with that (if you're using aggressive hosts lists). You're making concessions if not.
The VPN-based "solution" is basically as realistic as disabling JavaScript. Extremely limiting.
didi_bear 12/8/2025|
For Twitch on Android I am using Twire, it works great mainly for replays