# \#ad-blocking **URL:** https://community.blokada.org/tag/ad-blocking/5.md [Latest](https://community.blokada.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.blokada.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.blokada.org/tags.md) --- ## [Blokada 5 for Android and odd pop up sites](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-for-android-and-odd-pop-up-sites/41026)
**Author:** [@Lord\_of\_Smartarse](https://community.blokada.org/u/Lord_of_Smartarse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-for-android-and-odd-pop-up-sites/41026 "2026-04-24T13:11:26Z")
I’m using blokada 5 (obtained from the official site) on a pixel 7. I’ve been getting a lot of pop up websites with gibberish names ending in .site, .website, .online, .space and .ai, they appear as if they are randomly… --- ## [Not blocking ads consistently in iOS 16.1 (chrome or safari)](https://community.blokada.org/t/not-blocking-ads-consistently-in-ios-16-1-chrome-or-safari/40961)
**Author:** [@DawnH](https://community.blokada.org/u/DawnH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 8:28am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/not-blocking-ads-consistently-in-ios-16-1-chrome-or-safari/40961 "2025-12-23T08:28:02Z")
Hi. I’ve been having issues over the past couple weeks where Blokada 6 isn’t blocking ads consistently any longer. I made no changes to any settings and haven’t updated the OS since 16.1 came out in Oct. I do not use th… --- ## [Unable to access internet with blokada 5 enabled](https://community.blokada.org/t/unable-to-access-internet-with-blokada-5-enabled/40948)
**Author:** [@vih\_sim](https://community.blokada.org/u/vih_sim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 7:41am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/unable-to-access-internet-with-blokada-5-enabled/40948 "2025-11-21T07:41:22Z")
Downloaded Blokada 5 for android from website. Using s23 ultra oneui8. Since 3 days, unable to acess internet with Blokada 5 enabled. Unable to open websites, apps not working and while testing internet speed on speedt… --- ## [Blokada looking (?) inactive](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-looking-inactive/40949)
**Author:** [@Enrico\_Corubolo](https://community.blokada.org/u/Enrico_Corubolo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-looking-inactive/40949 "2025-11-20T17:58:00Z")
Hi there, i have recently purchased Blokada 6 for Android but quite often, after some time of inactvitiy/not using the phone, the app looks - and probably is - inactive (the relevant icon in the android settings page is… --- ## [Can I block YouTube ads using Blokada?](https://community.blokada.org/t/can-i-block-youtube-ads-using-blokada/61)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/can-i-block-youtube-ads-using-blokada/61 "2025-09-22T18:07:20Z")
Blocking ads on YT is very hard because Google uses encryption and randomly generated hosts to serve the ads. From our experience, Blokada may decrease the amount of ads in the YouTube ads, but does not remove all of the… --- ## [Could not instal or (uninstall) this feature, pls try again later blokada 5](https://community.blokada.org/t/could-not-instal-or-uninstall-this-feature-pls-try-again-later-blokada-5/9702)
**Author:** [@puditra](https://community.blokada.org/u/puditra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 11:46am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/could-not-instal-or-uninstall-this-feature-pls-try-again-later-blokada-5/9702 "2025-07-31T11:46:06Z")
Hello, First, i will give you a note\* im trying to enable all the blocklist extension as much as i cant, but now i cant enable the Energized Extension anymore… Please always include which platform you are on: Android … --- ## [Blokada causing slow internet?](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-causing-slow-internet/39325)
**Author:** [@Bishop](https://community.blokada.org/u/Bishop)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 4:33am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-causing-slow-internet/39325 "2025-04-23T04:33:12Z")
Hi, I’ve noticed my internet gets slower when Blokada is running. Is this normal or is there a setting I should check? Thanks! --- ## [So, what's happening now with the Blocklists updates on the discontinued Blokada V5?](https://community.blokada.org/t/so-whats-happening-now-with-the-blocklists-updates-on-the-discontinued-blokada-v5/39310)
**Author:** [@Niknaknok](https://community.blokada.org/u/Niknaknok)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/so-whats-happening-now-with-the-blocklists-updates-on-the-discontinued-blokada-v5/39310 "2025-04-16T15:48:12Z")
Hello. I’m still continuing to promote and install Blokada 5 app, to people and friends that need a free solution with the ads on their smartphones (Android 12 - 15), but some of them are new with the adblocking section… --- ## [23.3.5 Beta is available for testing!](https://community.blokada.org/t/23-3-5-beta-is-available-for-testing/31685)
**Author:** [@Reda\_Labdaoui](https://community.blokada.org/u/Reda_Labdaoui)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 9:37am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/23-3-5-beta-is-available-for-testing/31685 "2023-07-11T09:37:37Z")
Hey all! We’re excited to announce that the beta version 23.2.5 is now available on iOS and we’re giving early access to 20 members of the community to test it out. This beta release brings a lot of changes but here ar… --- ## [Introducing Beta Testing for Blokada Family on iOS! 🌟](https://community.blokada.org/t/introducing-beta-testing-for-blokada-family-on-ios/35325)
**Author:** [@Reda\_Labdaoui](https://community.blokada.org/u/Reda_Labdaoui)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/introducing-beta-testing-for-blokada-family-on-ios/35325 "2025-04-12T19:28:03Z")
We’re thrilled to announce the beta testing phase for our newest app, Blokada Family, exclusively for iOS users! This version of Blokada is specially designed with families in mind, offering enhanced features that focus … --- ## [Notification vibration sounds](https://community.blokada.org/t/notification-vibration-sounds/38836)
**Author:** [@justine\_Bautista](https://community.blokada.org/u/justine_Bautista)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/notification-vibration-sounds/38836 "2025-02-20T07:06:28Z")
--- ## [What are Blokada's DNS Addresses?](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-are-blokadas-dns-addresses/38428)
**Author:** [@anon69995802](https://community.blokada.org/u/anon69995802)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-are-blokadas-dns-addresses/38428 "2025-01-17T14:47:21Z")
Hello, I was just wondering what IPs to use with ProtonVPN (if possible), as their NetShield is a bit lacking compared to Blokada. Proton does offer the option for custom DNS servers, however it only accepts IPv4 address… --- ## [Blokada 4 on Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet?](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-4-on-amazon-kindle-fire-tablet/37532)
**Author:** [@Auldjohn](https://community.blokada.org/u/Auldjohn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 7:55am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-4-on-amazon-kindle-fire-tablet/37532 "2024-11-14T07:55:39Z")
I know Blokada 4, although no longer supported, is suggested use with widescreen display on devices such as Firestick and Fire TV. Would Blokada 4 archive from GitHub work on a Fire 15 HD Tablet? Severe spinal issues p… --- ## [Soundcloud block list for android?](https://community.blokada.org/t/soundcloud-block-list-for-android/37037)
**Author:** [@Emlyn-Camplin](https://community.blokada.org/u/Emlyn-Camplin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 10:26am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/soundcloud-block-list-for-android/37037 "2024-10-16T10:26:23Z")
I’m using the Blokada 5 app and there doesn’t seem to be any blocklists for soundcloud or their not working, does anyone have any solutions for this? Running android on a Huawei p30 pro --- ## [All hack using my drives](https://community.blokada.org/t/all-hack-using-my-drives/37020)
**Author:** [@ben](https://community.blokada.org/u/ben)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/all-hack-using-my-drives/37020 "2024-10-14T16:56:38Z")
help bock list --- ## [Blokada on fire stick](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-on-fire-stick/36839)
**Author:** [@kwesi](https://community.blokada.org/u/kwesi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-on-fire-stick/36839 "2024-09-29T14:56:52Z")
hellloo! my first time on this website, but i wanted to know how can i download blokada on my fire stick? --- ## [How to use Blokada Cloud with Windows?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-use-blokada-cloud-with-windows/26508)
**Author:** [@Reda\_Labdaoui](https://community.blokada.org/u/Reda_Labdaoui)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 8:16am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-use-blokada-cloud-with-windows/26508 "2024-09-23T08:16:59Z")
The way to use Blokada with windows has traditionally been with WireGuard, which requires a Blokada Plus subscription. But there is another way to use it, only requiring the Blokada Cloud plan. How to set Blokada Clo… --- ## [Blokada Family is here!](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-family-is-here/35435)
**Author:** [@Reda\_Labdaoui](https://community.blokada.org/u/Reda_Labdaoui)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-family-is-here/35435 "2024-09-21T17:12:56Z")
Yes, you heard right! It’s HERE! :tada: :tada: We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Blokada Family for Android and Blokada Family for iOS! Over the past months, we’ve been working on a new app that addresses an iss… --- ## [Blokada configuration to block adult and pornographic content](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-configuration-to-block-adult-and-pornographic-content/316)
**Author:** [@ashubuntu](https://community.blokada.org/u/ashubuntu)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-configuration-to-block-adult-and-pornographic-content/316 "2024-08-18T15:02:15Z")
Hello folks, I am Ash. I have been part of the Blokada community for some time. I have learned a lot about DNS and host lists from the admins. Thank you @Karol, @Peter, @c\_C, and team for your support. I want to thank… --- ## [How do you add custom blocklists?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-do-you-add-custom-blocklists/36158)
**Author:** [@Wapplee](https://community.blokada.org/u/Wapplee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-do-you-add-custom-blocklists/36158 "2024-08-16T19:21:34Z")
I need this to block apple DNS checking servers because I sideload things and certificates expire and its annoying. Can you please help? --- ## [Blokada 5 no longer blocking ads on Android 12](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-no-longer-blocking-ads-on-android-12/35712)
**Author:** [@depalmo](https://community.blokada.org/u/depalmo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 4:55am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-no-longer-blocking-ads-on-android-12/35712 "2024-07-01T04:55:10Z")
Hello, I’m having issues with Blokada 5 and it’s reached a point where I registered on your forum to discuss the issue. I’m using Huawei P20 Pro with EMUI v12.0.0.225 with Blokada 5 v 23.2.1. Blokada 5 was downloaded f… --- ## [Pleach add block](https://community.blokada.org/t/pleach-add-block/35375)
**Author:** [@Nahar](https://community.blokada.org/u/Nahar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 4:49am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/pleach-add-block/35375 "2024-06-12T04:49:25Z")
Continuing the discussion from How do I restore purchase (restore Blokada Plus account)?: --- ## [Frequent crashes and random disabling](https://community.blokada.org/t/frequent-crashes-and-random-disabling/33967)
**Author:** [@phillipborrelli](https://community.blokada.org/u/phillipborrelli)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 11:12am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/frequent-crashes-and-random-disabling/33967 "2024-01-26T11:12:29Z")
I have the common problem of Blokada frequently disabling itself and becoming unresponsive (crashing). I know this has been posted a lot, but I have yet solve the problem. I’ve done a lot of things to keep it working, bu… --- ## [Maintenance announecement: Zurich Server Downtime on February 5th](https://community.blokada.org/t/maintenance-announecement-zurich-server-downtime-on-february-5th/34251)
**Author:** [@Reda\_Labdaoui](https://community.blokada.org/u/Reda_Labdaoui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/maintenance-announecement-zurich-server-downtime-on-february-5th/34251 "2024-01-16T13:55:04Z")
We’d like to notify our Blokada Plus users of an upcoming downtime of our Zurich server. This maintenance will take place on Monday, 5th February 2024. It will begin at 11:00 AM UTC and it will not exceed 3-4 hours. Du… --- ## [Blocking ads and tracking on AndroidTVs](https://community.blokada.org/t/blocking-ads-and-tracking-on-androidtvs/398)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blocking-ads-and-tracking-on-androidtvs/398 "2020-06-30T12:15:59Z")
Blokada v4 is optimized to run on SmartTVs which have an OS based on Android. This includes Firestick TVs, Nvidea Shields, Android boxes, FireTV sticks… The only condition is that the TV supports VPN connections. Thi… --- ## [Blokada 5 vs Blokada 6](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-vs-blokada-6/25411)
**Author:** [@Reda\_Labdaoui](https://community.blokada.org/u/Reda_Labdaoui)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-vs-blokada-6/25411 "2023-11-29T18:34:33Z")
After the recent changes, we noticed that there was some confusion between the two apps. That’s why we decided to drop the Blokada Libre name and go back to naming Blokada variants 5 & 6 along with some minor updates … --- ## [Issues with the latest release 23.3.4 : Update](https://community.blokada.org/t/issues-with-the-latest-release-23-3-4-update/32997)
**Author:** [@Reda\_Labdaoui](https://community.blokada.org/u/Reda_Labdaoui)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/issues-with-the-latest-release-23-3-4-update/32997 "2023-10-17T14:11:17Z")
Dear Blokada Community, We hope this message finds you well. We would like to provide an update regarding our recent release, version 23.3.4, which was rolled out on Android. We understand that some of you have experien… --- ## [CNAME blocking with Blokada](https://community.blokada.org/t/cname-blocking-with-blokada/3573)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 8:38am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/cname-blocking-with-blokada/3573 "2023-09-21T08:38:36Z")
What is a CNAME? It is helpful to understand how Blokada works (short | long) and how a DNS functions before reading this article. The abbreviation CNAME stands for canonical name. DNS-based ad blocker like Blokada b… --- ## [Is there a way to replace ads videos by cats videos?](https://community.blokada.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-replace-ads-videos-by-cats-videos/31358)
**Author:** [@Locart](https://community.blokada.org/u/Locart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-replace-ads-videos-by-cats-videos/31358 "2023-09-04T12:30:48Z")
Hello, Some app shows in-app ads videos to get a reward. In most cases, I’m choosing to watch a video to get the reward but in fact, It’s a garbage for my eyes, it’s having no interest. But the app is waiting a timeout… --- ## [Browser Extensions: A Hidden Threat to Your Privacy](https://community.blokada.org/t/browser-extensions-a-hidden-threat-to-your-privacy/32616)
**Author:** [@Reda\_Labdaoui](https://community.blokada.org/u/Reda_Labdaoui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/browser-extensions-a-hidden-threat-to-your-privacy/32616 "2023-09-08T14:02:18Z")
In the digital age, we rely heavily on web browsers to navigate the vast expanse of the internet. They are our virtual windows to the internet, enabling us to access information, communicate, and conduct transactions. … [Next page](https://community.blokada.org/tag/ad-blocking/5.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=ad-blocking)