Pi-hole® v5+ FTLDNS: Advanced Filter Collection

Maximize the efficiency of your Pi-hole setup with our extensive collection of Regular Expressions (RegEx) and Exact Match filters. Designed to block a broad range of domains effectively, our filters simplify your blocking strategy by minimizing the need for numerous individual entries. Additionally, this repository includes customizable Exact Match filters for precise domain blocking and tools to facilitate the easy management of Adlist Group entries.

Quick Links

• Pi-hole Official Website - Your starting point for Pi-hole setup and comprehensive information.

Filter Lists Overview

Our expertly curated filter lists are tailored to bolster your Pi-hole's domain blocking capabilities. Each list is focused on eliminating specific types of unwanted content, offering a more refined and efficient filtering approach:

Getting Started

Compatibility

This collection is compatible with Pi-hole (FTLDNS) version 5 and newer.

Prerequisites

To get started, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y curl python3 python3-colorama sqlite3

Another way to install the colorama module:

pip install colorama

Remote Management Tools

For managing your Pi-hole remotely, consider using one of the following SSH clients:

• OpenSSH - A secure shell for remote management.
• PuTTY - A popular SSH and telnet client for Windows.
• Termius - A versatile SSH client for Android, iOS, and Desktop.

Installation

Follow these steps to apply the advanced filter collection to your Pi-hole setup:

RegEx and Exact Lists

Download and execute the installation script for RegEx and Exact Match filters:

curl -Lso pi-setup.py https://pi.optimizethis.net
sudo python3 pi-setup.py

Adlists

To apply the Adlists filters, download and run the corresponding script:

curl -Lso adlist-setup.py https://adlist.optimizethis.net
sudo python3 adlist-setup.py