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Network tools · Vendor site 2026-10-04

blocky is a fast, lightweight DNS proxy and ad blocker for local networks with filtering, logging, and advanced DNS features. The GitHub repository serves as the primary product home for releases, documentation links, and community support for self-hosted deployments.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources
Official website
Category
Network tools
Free access
GitHub repository describes blocky as open-source software you deploy yourself at no license fee.
API access
Not confirmed

Is blocky right for you?

A good fit for

Homelab and small-office administrators who want DNS-level blocking and policy control on their LAN.

Before you choose

You must operate and update blocky on your own infrastructure; the assigned documentation mirror is not the canonical product homepage.

DNS proxy for LAN blocking

blocky targets operators who need configurable DNS filtering and ad blocking on local networks with a lightweight open-source daemon.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
FunctionRepository description calls blocky a fast DNS proxy and ad-blocker for local networks.Facts sourced2026-10-04
DistributionGitHub project hosts source, releases, and issue tracking for the DNS proxy.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

blocky pricing & plans

Free

Free

GitHub repository describes blocky as open-source software you deploy yourself at no license fee.

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GitHub repository describes blocky as open-source software you deploy yourself at no license fee.
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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is blocky used for?

blocky is a fast, lightweight DNS proxy and ad blocker for local networks with filtering, logging, and advanced DNS features. The GitHub repository serves as the primary product home for releases, documentation links, and community support for self-hosted deployments.

Does blocky have a free plan?

GitHub repository describes blocky as open-source software you deploy yourself at no license fee.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does blocky cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use blocky through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

You must operate and update blocky on your own infrastructure; the assigned documentation mirror is not the canonical product homepage.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

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