Pi-hole for my whole network, I can WireGuard into it when I'm away.
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Yep, exactly what I do. Has the advantage of also blocking in-app ads and some of Apple's data collection. It also gives you complete control over what you block and don't block, lets you see stats etc. Can't really be beat.
Ad Guard in Safari. When you get a site that says you are being naughty, you flip to “Show Reader” to bypass.
Then install Sink It and you’ll miss out on all the cookie prompts and bs, including Reddit asks to install app (I no longer have an account there).
Adguard on desktop seems to be working well for me, but is entirely useless on mobile for some reason
Once installed, you have to configure it in Settings > Safari > Extensions. Make sure it’s all turned on and enabled.
For safari i use Firefox Klar and Hyperweb as Extensions.
Other than that I have a raspberry pi running WireGuard and Pi-hole, which my phone is constantly connected to. This provides extra security (as all my traffic is encrypted) and privacy. Pi-hole filters out ad and tracking domains.
I’ve been using Wipr, but the cookie notice blocking is breaking quite a few sites now
I use Brave browser, which has ad and tracker blocking built in.
I also have all my devices using a piHole for ad, malware, and tracker protection.
Seconding AdGuard . It’s really working well for me.
I use the ad blocking built into Proton VPN. That way my traffic stays private and no ads/trackers.
Proton VPN is rather pricey if you use their ad blocker, I thought about giving it a go but the price turns me off.
Honestly the best way I’ve found
Adguard for Safari is good. I switched to Brave recently as well though.
NextDNS. Setup on my router so it hits all devices.
Another AdGuard user here. I’ve got the paid pro version that allows DNS blocking system wide via the VPN profile method but if you’re just looking for Safari only the free version is good.
Adguard pro along with adguard home.
1Blocker and a pihole at home.
Firefox focus. It can be set as ad blocker not just as a history deleting browser. I use Firefox as my main browser on ios, but I don’t really see ads anywhere phone-wide
Pihole on my Debian system with PiVPN WireGuard server.
Safari extensions:
Vinegar to block YouTube ads in Safari. I don’t use the app at all.
Banish to stop websites showing those annoying “open in the app” pop ups.
Ad and nag free bliss.
Almost the same config but instead of pihole I use adguardhome and for extensions I also have SponsorBlock for YouTube
Adguard DNS
Wipr + NextDNS
Installed adguard based on all the good reviews here!
Control D is a great versatile DNS level ad and tracker blocker. You can also route specific services to different exit locations, so stuff like Netflix can think you're in the US.
For just Safari the "Roadbock" extension seems to work pretty well.
Legacy 1Block, and the orion browser as a supplement.
Brave Browser, by far the best and so customizable. Many people don't check settings but on mobile view the security > filters and you can enable the mobile YT script blocks for more ad-blocking and clearer look!
And I use Proton VPN w/ Block Ads, Trackers & Malware, but not really required.
Unicorn
I use Adguard as well, especially when I let my YT premium lapse, their extension to play a video PIP with no ads from the share sheet is awesome.
I use a pihole on my network with a VPN for when I'm out and about