All-new Upgrade – Enhanced Ad-blocking Rules

Introducing NullPrivate’s new blocking rules that provide broader ad-filtering and security-protection capabilities while maintaining excellent compatibility

Rule Update Notes

To meet users’ demand for more robust ad blocking, we’ve completely overhauled our filtering rule strategy. The new version significantly improves ad-filtering effectiveness while keeping false-positives low. This update stems from user feedback; on the premise of ensuring normal website access, we have added more precise interception rules.

Rule List Overview

We have compiled the following professional rule lists; you can choose the ones that fit your needs:

Basic Protection Rules

CategoryAdGuardDescription
Ad BlockingLinkComprehensive filtering of all ad servers and ad sites
Tracking ProtectionLinkStops user-behavior tracking and personal-data collection
Redirect ProtectionLinkPrevents malicious URL redirects

Content Filtering Rules

CategoryAdGuardDescription
Fraud SitesLinkWebsites designed to deceive users
AdsLinkAd servers and advertising websites
CryptocurrencyLinkCryptocurrency and mining-related sites
May affect legitimate crypto sites
DrugsLinkIllegal drug sites
Includes prescriptions illegal to possess in the US
EverythingLinkAll domains from non-test lists combined
FacebookLinkBlocks FB and associated services
FraudLinkFraudulent sites
GamblingLinkAll gambling sites—legal and illegal
MalwareLinkKnown malware-hosting sites
PhishingLinkSites used for phishing
PiracyLinkKnown illegal download sites
PornLinkPornographic or porn-promoting sites
RansomwareLinkKnown ransomware hosts or sites containing ransomware
RedirectLinkSites that redirect you from where you expected to go
ScamLinkSites aimed at scamming users
TikTokLinkBlocks TikTok and related services
TorrentLinkTorrent indexes
May block legitimate trackers distributing open-source software
TrackingLinkSites dedicated to tracking and gathering visitor information

Usage Recommendations

  1. Step-by-Step Adoption

    • Start with the basic protection rules
    • Gradually add other rules as required
    • Review and update lists periodically
  2. Performance Optimization

    • Avoid enabling too many rules at once
    • Prioritize the rules most relevant to your needs
    • Clean up unused rules on a regular basis
  3. Troubleshooting

    • Record and report false-positives promptly
    • Temporarily disable a specific rule for testing
    • Utilize custom whitelists when necessary

Notes

  • Certain rules may affect normal access to some sites
  • We recommend checking for rule updates regularly
  • If frequent false-positives occur, please contact us immediately

For users who need more flexible control, we offer a Pro service that supports fully custom rule configuration. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

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