- GitHub stars
- 37,380
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v1.0.0-b.1
30 September 2026 - Last commit
- 8 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
239 commits
Replaces
Paid products AdGuard Home can stand in for.
How to self-host AdGuard Home
AdGuard Home runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is AdGuard Home free?
Yes. AdGuard Home is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host AdGuard Home?
Yes. AdGuard Home runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does AdGuard Home replace?
People use AdGuard Home instead of NextDNS.
Is AdGuard Home still maintained?
The last change to AdGuard Home's code was on 8 October 2026, with 239 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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