AdAway

Spec sheet

Purpose

AdAway blocks ads system-wide using the hosts file.Read 9 Oct 2026 · adaway.org

Free plan

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · adaway.org

Support

Users can seek support in the AdAway XDA thread or file a bug report through GitHub.Read 9 Oct 2026 · adaway.org

License

AdAway is open source and licensed under GPLv3+.Read 9 Oct 2026 · adaway.org

Android versions

The site lists Android 8 and above for v5 and Android 4.1 and above for v4.Read 9 Oct 2026 · adaway.org

Browser limitation

For ads that are not blocked in Chrome, the site advises disabling Chrome’s Data Compression Proxy.Read 9 Oct 2026 · adaway.org

Custom filter lists

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · adaway.org

Custom rules

Users can add allowlist and blocklist exceptions and create custom redirect rules.Read 9 Oct 2026 · adaway.org

Device coverage

mobileRead 21 Sep 2026 · adaway.org

Distribution

AdAway is not available on Google Play; the site directs users to install it from F-Droid.Read 9 Oct 2026 · adaway.org

Documentation

The site directs users to the AdAway Wiki on GitHub for detailed documentation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · adaway.org

Host sources

Users can add their own hosts file sources from providers they trust.Read 9 Oct 2026 · adaway.org

Mobile network limitation

The site says AdAway may not work reliably on mobile networks such as 3G when an APN proxy is set.Read 9 Oct 2026 · adaway.org

Root access

Local VPN mode does not require root; root support is available with Magisk Systemless Hosts.Read 9 Oct 2026 · adaway.org

Telemetry

The project README says bug reports and telemetry can be sent only if the user opts in.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Every AdAway plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Ad Blocking Software#16 of 298.0
• Ad blockers#39 of 487.4