# Pi-hole - An open-source ad blocking and monitoring tool for your home network
Pi-hole is an open-source ad blocking and monitoring tool for your home network. It works by blocking DNS queries from advertising and tracking domains, thus significantly reducing the number of ads a

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02-24-2023, 11:16 AM
Pi-hole is an open-source ad blocking and monitoring tool for your home network. It works by blocking DNS queries from advertising and tracking domains, thus significantly reducing the number of ads and tracking on your network.
Pi-hole can be installed on a variety of server hardware, including Raspberry Pi, and can be used with a variety of routers and modems. It offers a user-friendly web interface for managing blocks and viewing statistics.
In addition to blocking ads, Pi-hole can also be used to block tracking and malware domains, improving the security and privacy of your network. It also offers DNS query monitoring functionality, which allows you to monitor activity on your network and detect suspicious activity.
Pi-hole is easy to install and configure, and it is open-source, which means that the source code is available for inspection and contribution by users. It's also completely free to use, making it a cost-effective option for privacy-conscious users looking to reduce ads and tracking on their home network.
In summary, if you're looking for an open-source ad blocking and monitoring tool for your home network, Pi-hole is a great option to consider. It's easy to install and use, offers ad blocking, tracking and malware blocking features, as well as DNS query monitoring functionality to improve the security and privacy of your network.
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