Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist
The Ultimate Unified Hosts file for protecting your network, computer, smartphones and Wi-Fi devices against millions of bad web sites. Protect your children and family from gaining access to bad web sites and protect your devices and pc from being infected with Malware or Ransomware.
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Quick Overview
Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist is a comprehensive project that aggregates multiple host and domain lists from various reputable sources to create a unified blacklist for blocking malicious and unwanted content. This repository provides regularly updated lists that can be used in firewalls, ad blockers, and other security applications to enhance online safety and privacy.
Pros
- Combines multiple trusted sources into a single, comprehensive blacklist
- Regularly updated to ensure protection against the latest threats
- Offers various formats and versions to suit different use cases and applications
- Open-source project with community contributions and transparency
Cons
- May occasionally include false positives, blocking legitimate domains
- Large list size can impact performance on some systems or devices
- Requires regular updates to maintain effectiveness
- May be too aggressive for some users, blocking content they want to access
Getting Started
To use the Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist:
- Visit the GitHub repository.
- Choose the appropriate list format for your needs (e.g., hosts, domains, IP addresses).
- Download or link to the raw file in your preferred application or system.
- For example, to use in a hosts file:
curl -o hosts https://hosts.ubuntu101.co.za/hosts sudo mv /etc/hosts /etc/hosts.backup sudo mv hosts /etc/hosts - Update regularly to maintain protection against new threats.
Note: This project is not a code library, so code examples are not applicable.
Competitor Comparisons
🔒 Consolidating and extending hosts files from several well-curated sources. Optionally pick extensions for porn, social media, and other categories.
Pros of hosts
- More customizable with various extensions (fakenews, gambling, porn, etc.)
- Lighter weight and faster to process due to smaller file size
- Easier to read and modify manually with clear categorization
Cons of hosts
- Less comprehensive coverage compared to Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist
- Updates less frequently (approximately monthly)
- May require more manual configuration for specific use cases
Code Comparison
Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist:
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0 0.r.msn.com
0.0.0.0 0.start.bz
0.0.0.0 000free.us
0.0.0.0 000webhost.com
hosts:
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0 0.fls.doubleclick.net
0.0.0.0 0.gvt0.com
0.0.0.0 000mobileapp.com
0.0.0.0 000tristanprod.free.fr
Both repositories use similar formatting for their host files, with Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist containing a larger number of entries. The hosts project offers more flexibility with its modular approach, allowing users to choose specific categories to block. Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist provides a more extensive list but may require additional filtering for specific use cases. The choice between the two depends on the user's needs for customization versus comprehensive coverage.
AdAway is a free and open source ad blocker for Android.
Pros of AdAway
- Specifically designed for Android devices, offering a user-friendly mobile interface
- Supports both rooted and non-rooted devices with different blocking methods
- Allows users to easily add custom host sources and whitelist/blacklist domains
Cons of AdAway
- Limited to Android platform, not suitable for other operating systems
- Requires more user interaction and setup compared to system-wide blocklists
- May not be as comprehensive as larger, frequently updated host lists
Code Comparison
AdAway (build.gradle):
android {
compileSdkVersion 33
defaultConfig {
minSdkVersion 16
targetSdkVersion 33
}
}
Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist (update.py):
def update():
# Fetch and process host sources
# Generate consolidated blacklist
# Output to various formats
The code snippets highlight the different approaches: AdAway focuses on Android app development, while Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist is a Python-based script for generating host lists. AdAway's code deals with Android SDK versions, whereas Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist's script is centered around fetching, processing, and generating host lists.
Pros of GoodbyeAds
- More focused on mobile ad blocking, especially for Android devices
- Includes specific lists for Samsung and Xiaomi devices
- Regularly updated with community contributions
Cons of GoodbyeAds
- Smaller overall blocklist compared to Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist
- Less comprehensive documentation and setup instructions
- Limited support for non-mobile platforms
Code Comparison
Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist:
0.0.0.0 example-ad-domain.com
0.0.0.0 tracking-pixel.net
0.0.0.0 malware-distribution.org
GoodbyeAds:
127.0.0.1 mobile-ad-network.com
127.0.0.1 app-analytics.io
127.0.0.1 in-app-purchase-tracker.com
Both projects use similar host file formats, but GoodbyeAds tends to focus more on mobile-specific domains and uses 127.0.0.1 as the blocking IP, while Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist uses 0.0.0.0 and covers a broader range of domains.
Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist offers a more extensive blocklist with wider coverage across various platforms and types of unwanted content. It provides more detailed documentation and setup guides for different use cases. However, GoodbyeAds excels in targeting mobile ad networks and tracking domains, making it particularly useful for Android users looking to block ads and improve privacy on their devices.
Curated and well-maintained hostfile to block ads, tracking, cryptomining, and more! Updated regularly. ⚡🔒
Pros of blacklist
- More focused and curated list, specifically targeting ads and tracking domains
- Includes separate lists for different purposes (e.g., Facebook, porn, social media)
- Easier to customize and manage due to its smaller size and categorization
Cons of blacklist
- Less comprehensive coverage compared to Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist
- Less frequently updated (last update was over a year ago)
- Limited community involvement and contributions
Code comparison
Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist:
def parse_domain(domain):
domain = domain.lower().strip()
if domain.startswith('www.'):
domain = domain[4:]
return domain
blacklist:
def is_valid_domain(domain):
if len(domain) > 255:
return False
if domain[-1] == ".":
domain = domain[:-1]
allowed = re.compile("(?!-)[A-Z\d-]{1,63}(?<!-)$", re.IGNORECASE)
return all(allowed.match(x) for x in domain.split("."))
The Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist repository focuses on parsing and normalizing domain names, while the blacklist repository includes a function to validate domain names according to specific criteria. This reflects the different approaches and priorities of each project.
Automatically updated, moderated and optimized lists for blocking ads, trackers, malware and other garbage
Pros of hosts-blocklists
- More frequently updated, with daily commits
- Includes a wider variety of blocklists, including gambling and social media
- Offers both hosts file and domain list formats
Cons of hosts-blocklists
- Less comprehensive documentation compared to Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist
- Smaller community and fewer contributors
- Lacks some advanced features like IP address blocking
Code Comparison
hosts-blocklists:
0.0.0.0 example.com
0.0.0.0 ads.example.com
0.0.0.0 tracking.example.com
Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist:
127.0.0.1 example.com
127.0.0.1 ads.example.com
127.0.0.1 tracking.example.com
Both repositories provide similar blocklist formats, with the main difference being the use of 0.0.0.0 vs 127.0.0.1 as the blocking IP address. The hosts-blocklists project tends to use 0.0.0.0, while Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist uses 127.0.0.1.
Overall, hosts-blocklists offers more frequent updates and a wider variety of blocklists, making it suitable for users who want up-to-date and diverse blocking options. However, Ultimate.Hosts.Blacklist provides more comprehensive documentation and a larger community, which may be beneficial for users seeking support and advanced features.
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The Ultimate Hosts Blacklist - Largest Unified Hosts File in the Universe
The Ultimate Hosts Blacklist (UHB) is undoubtedly one of the world's largest curated and unified hosts file to protect your network, computer, device, children, or family against over several hundred thousand malicious actors.
All our information is gathered from multiple sources, tested regularly and merged into one massive file which is updated daily. Our hosts can be used on almost all operating system but we also propose 2 DNS servers that ingest and block the bad actor as good - if not better - than a hosts file.
| Updated | Daily :heavy_check_mark: |
|---|---|
| Fueled By |  |
-
Version: V2.2350.2024.09.09
-
Total Bad domains in
hostsfile: 609,479 -
Total Bad IP in
hosts.denyfile: 140,628 -
Total Bad domains and IP in
superhosts.denyfile: 750,107:exclamation: Yes you did indeed read those numbers correctly :exclamation:
WHERE TO REPORT OR DISCUSS ABOUT SOMETHING ?
Because we work from so many places within our GitHub organization, please use this table to learn about where to discuss or report something.
| Action | Type | Link Platform | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Question | general | GitHub | :link: |
| Discussion | general | GitHub | :link: |
| Issue | general | GitHub | :link: |
| Question | infrastructure | GitHub | :link: |
| Discussion | infrastructure | GitHub | :link: |
| Issue | infrastructure | GitHub | :link: |
| Add | list | GitHub | :link: |
| Remove | list | GitHub | :link: |
| Add | domain | GitHub | :link: |
| Remove | domain | GitHub | :link: |
| Add | IP | GitHub | :link: |
| Remove | IP | GitHub | :link: |
For everything that is not listed above, please submit an issue here.
WHEN IS THE LIST UPDATED ?
| Times are in UTC (Every day) | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Central Repository (GitHub) | â 19:05 | â 19:15 |
| API / Search engine | 19:05 | â 19:20 |
| Official Mirror (hosts.ubuntu101.co.za) | 19:30 | â 19:35 |
| DNS Server (#590) | 19:30 | â 19:40 |
DNS SERVER
If all our files are too large for your device to ingest or if you don't want
to think about updating the hosts file every night, you can use
our DNS servers.
They are not logging anything and are available round the clock.
From time to time we may need to process some maintenance that requires a downtime of less than 120 seconds.
We will never put downtime on both servers at the same time. But, if you want to get informed about when downtime is scheduled, please follow/subscribe to the Maintenance Thread.
NOTICE: THIS IS THE RECOMMENDED METHOD FOR WINDOWS USER.
| DNS Name | safedns.allover.co.za | safedns2.allover.co.za | Ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPv4 | 88.198.70.38 | 88.198.70.39 | 53, 5353 |
| IPv6 | 2a01:4f8:140:5021::38 | 2a01:4f8:140:5021::39 | 53, 5353 |
RAW FILE SOURCES
The links below will direct you to the raw unzipped versions of the hosts files in this repo. (Files are updated daily)
| File Name | Operating System | Format | Official Mirror |
|---|---|---|---|
| hosts | Unix/Linux | UNIX | Download |
| hosts | Windows | CRLF/DOS | Download |
| hosts.deny | Unix/Linux | UNIX | Download |
| superhosts.deny | Unix/Linux | UNIX | Download |
| domains.list | Any / Pi-Hole | UNIX | Download |
| domains-dotted-format.list | DnsMasq | UNIX | Download |
| ips.list | Any / Pi-Hole | UNIX | Download |
INSTALLERS, UPDATERS AND UNINSTALLER SCRIPTS
:warning::warning: WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USAGE OF THE HOSTS FILE INSIDE A WINDOWS MACHINE! :warning::warning:
:warning::warning: WINDOWS USER ARE RECOMMENDED TO USE THE DNS SERVER INSTEAD :warning::warning:
WHAT IS A HOSTS FILE?
A hosts file, named hosts (with no file extension), is a plain-text file used
by all operating systems to map a hostname to IP addresses.
In most operating systems, the hosts file is preferential to DNS.
Therefore if a domain name is resolved by the hosts file,
the request never leaves your computer.
Having a smart hosts file goes a long way towards blocking malware, adware,
ransomware, porn and other nuisance domains.
A hosts file like this causes any lookups to any of the listed domains to
resolve back to your localhost so it prevents any outgoing connections to the
listed domains.
For example, to drop all requests to certain domains or servers, adding lines
to your hosts file as below will achieve this for you.
You can create your custom hosts or simply use ours which covers you for
well over 609,479 bad domains.
# Block Bad Domains and Servers with Hosts File
0.0.0.0 doubleclick.net
0.0.0.0 18chinese.com
0.0.0.0 gatekeeper.tss.net
0.0.0.0 www.gatekeeper.tss.net
0.0.0.0 cdn.gatekeeper.tss.net
0.0.0.0 youporn.com
0.0.0.0 www.youporn.com
0.0.0.0 x-lime.net
0.0.0.0 www.x-lime.net
# etc ... etc .... etc ...
It is important to note that a hosts file cannot understand wild card domains.
So adding 0.0.0.0 *.doubleclick.net will not work. You must specify every
variation of a domain name that is in use and up to no good.
Lucky for you our massive hosts file compiled from over
several input sources already does this for you. So it is as simple as
downloading our hosts file and keeping it up to date as we update the hosts
file several times a week as new threats emerge.
RECOMMENDATION FOR USING 0.0.0.0 INSTEAD OF 127.0.0.1
Most host files traditionally use 127.0.0.1 as the loopback address,
to establish an IP connection to the local machine.
I prefer the use of 0.0.0.0, which is defined as a non-routable meta-address.
Using 0.0.0.0 is also faster because there's no wait for a timeout resolution.
It also does not interfere with any web servers that may be running on the
local system.
For many Windows versions however, 127.0.0.1 does appear to work slightly
better and which is why our Windows version of the hosts file uses
127.0.0.1 as the loopback address.
WHAT IS A HOSTS.DENY FILE?
A hosts file, named hosts.deny is a plain-text file for Linux/Unix based
operating systems only which blocks a list of IP addresses on the outside of
your network from gaining any access to your computer.
A hosts.deny file will not work on a Windows operating system.
WHAT IS A SUPERHOSTS.DENY FILE? I've never heard of such a thing ??
The superhosts.deny file is simply named superhosts.deny but is just a
normal hosts.deny file which is a plain-text file for Linux/Unix based
operating systems that blocks a list of IP addresses or hosts (domains) on the
outside of your network from gaining any access to your computer.
If you want to use this superhosts.deny file simply rename it to
hosts.deny and place it in your /etc/ folder on your Linux/Unix
operating system.
A hosts.deny file will not work on a Windows operating system.
WHERE DO I PUT THIS ON MY COMPUTER?
To modify your current hosts file, look for it in the following places
and modify it with a text editor.
PLEASE NOTE: On all operating systems you need administrative access to
modify the hosts file.
Linux, Mac OS X, iOS, Android: /etc/hosts
Linux, Mac OS X, iOS, Android: /etc/hosts.deny
Windows Systems (NOT RECOMMENDED: PREFER DNS SERVER): %SystemRoot%\system32\drivers\etc\hosts Try the Windows Installer Batch Script
CREDITS & THANKS
Our hosts file is generated from multiple input sources, collated, sorted for
duplicates and merged into one single hosts file.
The sources of the input data information are as follows.
| Downstream Name | Downstream Link | Upstream Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2o7.net | Link | Link |
| adblock-nocoin-list | Link | Link |
| Add_Risk | Link | Link |
| Add_Spam | Link | Link |
| Ads_Disconnect.me | Link | Link |
| antipopads | Link | Link |
| anudeepND_blacklist_ad_server | Link | Link |
| Bad_JAV_Sites | Link | Link |
| BaddBoyzHosts | Link | Link |
| BadIPs.com_KEY | Link | Link |
| BadIPs.com_Level_3 | Link | Link |
| BadIPs.com_Level_4 | Link | Link |
| BadIPs.com_Level_5 | Link | Link |
| blacklist | Link | Link |
| cameleon_at_sysctl.org | Link | Link |
| Cyveillance_Blocks | Link | Link |
| firehol_level1 | Link | Link |
| hostsVN | Link | Link |
| justdomains_mirror1.malwaredomains.com | Link | Link |
| KADhosts_azet12 | Link | Link |
| lightswitch05_hosts_ads-and-tracking-extended | Link | Link |
| malc0de.com | Link | Link |
| MalwareDomainList.com | Link | Link |
| Michael_Trimms_Hosts | Link | Link |
| MinimalHostsBlocker | Link | Link |
| Mitchell_Krog_Snooping_IPS | Link | Link |
| Phishing.Database | Link | Link |
| pl-host-file | Link | Link |
| quidsup_malicious-sites | Link | Link |
| quidsup_notrack_trackers | Link | Link |
| smed79_blacklist | Link | Link |
| someonewhocares.org | Link | Link |
| Spam404 | Link | Link |
| SSH_attackers_probers | Link | Link |
| Suspicious.Snooping.Sniffing.Hacking.IP.Addresses | Link | Link |
| The-Big-List-of-Hacked-Malware-Web-Sites | Link | Link |
| Top-Attacking-IP-Addresses-Against-Wordpress-Sites | Link | Link |
| WaLLy3K_Blacklist | Link | Link |
| Wiggum27_Blockers | Link | Link |
| www.blocklist.de | Link | Link |
| YousList | Link | Link |
| yoyo.org_domains | Link | Link |
| yoyo.org_ips | Link | Link |
| ZeroDot1_CoinBlockerLists | Link | Link |
| ZeroDot1_CoinBlockerLists_browser | Link | Link |
AWESOME TOOLS WE WROTE
- UHBW - Ultimate Hosts Blacklist Whitelist
- A - global - whitelisting tool (not limited to our infrastructure).
- UHBIRU - Ultimate Hosts Blacklist Test Launcher
- The tool to update/test our input source repositories.
- UHBCRU - Ultimate Hosts Blacklist Central Repo Updater
- The tool to update this repository.
AWESOME TOOLS WE USE
- PyFunceble
- The tool to check the availability or syntax of domain, IP or URL.
SOME OTHER AWESOME TOOLS/PROJECTS
- Dead-Hosts
- NGINX Ultimate Bad Blocker
- Apache Ultimate Bad Bot Blocker
- Fail2Ban Blacklist JAIL for Repeat Offenders
- Phishing Database
- Stop Google Analytics Ghost Spam HOWTO
SUPPORT THIS PROJECT AND ITS INFRASTRUCTURE
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License
MIT License
Copyright (c) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Ultimate Hosts Blacklist - @Ultimate-Hosts-Blacklist Contributors
Copyright (c) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Mitchell Krog - @mitchellkrogza
Copyright (c) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Nissar Chababy - @funilrys
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
SOFTWARE.
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