Ads not being blocked

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This shows that queries are being received from network clients and domains are being blocked. There are several possibilities for why you see ads:

(1) There is another DNS server available to clients and some of the DNS traffic is bypassing Pi-hole.

(2) You are using a browser with secure or private DNS that bypasses Pi-hole.

(3) The ads are not able to be blocked by Pi-hole (i.e. from the same domains as the content)

How do I determine what domain an ad is coming from?

Block ads or fix broken sites This FAQ is written in the context of finding out how to block an ad that isn't blocked automatically, but the same steps can be used to troubleshoot issues with sites that don't function properly. An example is that sometimes certain payment gateways try to collect metrics on the sale, but these domains are blocked by Pi-hole, so the payment cannot be processed. Also, some links send you through several referrers and if one of them is blocked, you may land on a …