Block ads, trackers
& distractions across every device
KyberGate's DNS-level ad blocker silently removes ads, trackers, and distracting content before they ever reach student devices. Faster pages, less bandwidth, zero distractions — included free with every plan.
Ad Blocker Stats
ACTIVE5,000+
Domains blocked
40%
Less bandwidth used
2x
Faster page loads
0
Student distractions
What we block
5,000+ domains across four categories, updated daily.
2,100+
Display Ads
Banner ads, pop-ups, interstitials, and auto-play video ads
1,800+
Trackers
Analytics trackers, pixel beacons, fingerprinting scripts
650+
Ad Networks
Major ad networks and exchanges (Google Ads, Meta Pixel, etc.)
400+
Malware Domains
Known malvertising, phishing, and malware distribution domains
How it works
DNS-level blocking. No browser extension needed.
DNS query intercepted
When a page tries to load an ad or tracker, the DNS request is intercepted by KyberGate's proxy.
Checked against blocklist
The domain is compared against 5,000+ known ad, tracker, and malware domains — updated daily.
Silently blocked
Blocked domains return nothing. The ad slot is empty, the tracker never fires. The page loads faster and cleaner.
Admin controls
Fine-grained control over what gets blocked.
Category Toggles
Enable or disable blocking by category — ads, trackers, malware, social tracking. Choose what matters for your district.
Custom Whitelist
Whitelist specific domains that might be caught by ad blocking. Some educational tools serve content from ad-adjacent domains.
Per-Org Controls
Different ad blocking settings for each organizational unit. Elementary gets strict, high school gets flexible.
Blocking Reports
See how many ads and trackers are blocked daily, weekly, monthly. Bandwidth saved. Pages made faster.
Zero Configuration
Ad blocking is enabled by default and works automatically. No browser extensions, no client-side setup, no student bypass.
Transparent to Users
Students don't see block pages for ads — the ads simply don't appear. Clean, distraction-free browsing.
KyberGate vs. GoGuardian DNS AdDeflect
✕ GoGuardian DNS AdDeflect
Chromebook-only via Chrome extension
Add-on product with additional cost
Limited blocklist, no custom categories
No per-OU granularity
Students can potentially bypass via other browsers
KyberGate Ad Blocker
Works on all platforms at DNS level — can't be bypassed
Included free in every KyberGate plan
5,000+ domains, daily updates, custom categories
Per-org and per-OU granularity
DNS-level blocking — works on all apps, not just browsers
Cleaner browsing, free forever
KyberGate's DNS Ad Blocker is included with every plan at no extra cost. Block ads, trackers, and distractions across every device automatically.