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Webbkoll is a service that checks which data-protecting measures a site has taken to help users exercise control over their privacy. It is run by the 5th of July Foundation in Sweden. The tool simulates a normal browser visit with Do Not Track disabled and no add-ons, and http:// is checked even when https:// is entered.
webkay is a demonstration of the data that a browser knows about a visitor. It states that this data can be accessed by any website without asking for permission. The page presents data points such as location, software, hardware, connection and social media, and notes that most data points are educated guesses and not considered accurate.
YogaDNS is a Windows DNS client that intercepts DNS requests at the system level and processes them through user-defined servers. It supports plain DNS, DoH, DoH3, DoT, DoQ, DNSCrypt and Anonymized DNS, with DNSSEC validation and rules based on hostname masks and network interfaces.
1Hosts provides DNS filter and blocklists in Lite and Xtra variants intended to block ads, trackers and malware. Lite is described as balanced for general users with low false positives, while Xtra is aggressive and may disrupt legitimate sites or services.
BilibiliSponsorBlock helps block ads, trackers, sponsored segments, popups, or unwanted web content.
ClearURLs is a browser add-on built on WebExtensions technology and optimized for Firefox and Chrome based browsers. It automatically removes tracking elements from URLs in the background to help protect privacy while browsing, using a rules catalog maintained by the project and community. It also blocks some common ad domains optionally, blocks hyperlink auditing and prevents ETag and history API tracking. Chrome-based browsers may disable the add-on during the Manifest V2 phase-out.
Cover Your Tracks is a project of the Electronic Frontier Foundation that tests a browser to show how well it is protected from tracking and fingerprinting. It shows how trackers view the browser and gives an overview of the browser's most unique and identifying characteristics. Only anonymous data is collected through the site.
Database is a privacy tool for blocking ads, trackers, popups, proxies, or unwanted web behavior.
A free browser-based DNS speed test that benchmarks DNS-over-HTTPS servers from the user's location in real time. It sends live DoH queries locally without server-side code, times full round trips, and marks unresponsive servers as unavailable. Queries time out after five seconds, and results are intended for relative comparison between servers.
Filters helps block ads, trackers, sponsored segments, popups, or unwanted web content.
A free public DNS resolver focused on privacy and security. It blocks domains associated with ads, tracking, malware, scams and phishing, and offers DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS, DNS-over-QUIC and DNSCrypt. The operator states that IP addresses and DNS queries are not logged and that data is not shared with third parties.
GameIndustry is a privacy tool for blocking ads, trackers, popups, proxies, or unwanted web behavior.
Spamhaus helps block ads, trackers, sponsored segments, popups, or unwanted web content.
Technitium DNS Server is an open source authoritative and recursive DNS server for self hosting a DNS server for privacy and security. It blocks ads and malware at the DNS level for an entire network and provides a web console accessible from a web browser. It is cross-platform and supports DNS-over-TLS, DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-QUIC.
Clear Urls is a code project with source, releases, documentation, or setup notes.
Disblock Origin is a configurable ad-blocking theme for Discord that hides Nitro and boost upsells along with some annoyances. It can be installed with a client mod such as Vencord or with Stylus for Discord in the browser. Some features are customizable by overriding settings in the theme file.
1Hosts provides DNS filter and blocklists, offered in two variants. The Lite version is described as a balanced version prioritizing smooth UX, while the Xtra version is described as aggressive with maximum blocking. Compatible software listed includes AdAway, Pi-hole, uBlock Origin, AdGuardHome and dnsmasq. The project states it has been actively maintained since December 2, 2017.
AdGuard browser extension project for blocking ads, trackers, annoyances, and malicious pages.
Blacklight is a real-time website privacy inspector from The Markup. A user enters a website address and Blacklight scans it, revealing user-tracking technologies on the site. Tests cover ad trackers, third-party cookies, tracking that evades cookie blockers, session-monitoring scripts, keystroke capturing, and data sent to Facebook, TikTok, Twitter/X and Google Analytics. A scan normally takes between 30 seconds and one minute.
Control D is a privacy tool for blocking ads, trackers, popups, proxies, or unwanted web behavior.
A DNS speed benchmarking tool that performs an A record lookup for the apex domain name from more than 200 locations worldwide. The lookup time serves as a benchmark of DNS provider performance in different regions and allows debugging of self-hosted DNS servers and testing of routing logic. Test result retention is up to 30 days.
RethinkDNS is a DNS resolver with custom rules, blocklists, analytics and time-based rules, offering over 190 pre-defined blocklists and servers in over 300 locations. A companion Android firewall app lets users monitor and control app Internet access.
Video is a video resource with tutorials, demonstrations, reviews, or related media.
Mullvad DNS is a privacy tool for blocking ads, trackers, popups, proxies, or unwanted web behavior.
