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It features an integrated web interface, REST API, support for allowlists, consolidated configuration within a single TOML file, a redesigned user experience, HTTPS capabilities, and Docker deployment options. The platform works with the FTL DNS resolver and facilitates configuration migration during upgrades.","pricing":{},"features":[{"name":"Embedded web server and REST API","value":"Unified Server Architecture","valueDescription":"Provides lightweight installation and operation by eliminating the need for external web services."},{"name":"Consolidated configuration","value":"Simplify Configuration Management","valueDescription":"Streamlines setting adjustments and migrations through a unified configuration approach."},{"name":"Redesigned user interface","value":"Tailored User Experience","valueDescription":"Improves accessibility and usability through a user-friendly layout and customizable interface modes."},{"name":"Improved DNS and privacy features","value":"Stronger Privacy Protection","valueDescription":"Boosts user privacy and DNS query handling through significant improvements in the FTL core."},{"name":"Allowlists support","value":"Whitelist Specific Domains","valueDescription":"Easily manage domains that should bypass ad blocking, ensuring essential services remain accessible."},{"name":"Migration from v5 to v6","value":"Seamless Upgrade Process","valueDescription":"Simplifies the transition between versions, ensuring user settings and preferences are retained."},{"name":"Support for Adblock Plus lists","value":"Enhanced Ad Blocking","valueDescription":"Broaden ad filtering options by utilizing popular ADP-style domain lists, effectively blocking more ads."},{"name":"HTTPS support","value":"Secure Access","valueDescription":"Ensures secure web interface access through native support for HTTPS, providing encryption for user data."},{"name":"Docker deployment","value":"Quick Set-Up Using Docker","valueDescription":"Facilitates rapid deployment and management of installation via pre-configured Docker images."},{"name":"Lua scripting integration","value":"Expand Functionality with Lua","valueDescription":"Enhances Pi-hole functionalities through custom scripts, enabling tailored behavior and configurations."}]}],"audiences":[],"segments":[{"name":"DNS-based ad blocking","description":"Capabilities that block ads, trackers, and malware by filtering DNS queries at the network level to reduce unwanted content and telemetry.","size":0.4,"cagr":9,"color":1,"productNames":["Pi-hole"],"methodology":"Estimation based on available market reports for the broader advertisement/ad‑blockers market (USD 3.9B in 2024; multiple forecasts show mid-single‑digit to high-single‑digit CAGRs). DNS‑based ad blocking is a technology subsegment (network‑level DNS resolvers and services) — assumed to represent roughly ~10% of the overall ad‑blockers market today given rising adoption by routers, ISPs, enterprise DNS services and standalone DNS providers. Growth potential (CAGR ~9%) is aligned with or slightly above reported overall market CAGRs (7.8–8.7%) reflecting network‑level deployment trends and demand for cross‑device protection.","citations":[{"url":"https://www.strategicmarketresearch.com/market-report/advertisement-ad-blockers-market","text":"valued at USD 3.9 Billion In 2024"},{"url":"https://www.strategicrevenueinsights.com/industry/advertisement-blockers-market","text":"projected to reach a valuation of USD 4.5 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.8%"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/projected-growth-ad-blocking-software-market-size-scope-8rwje","text":"projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period (2026 - 2033)"}]},{"name":"On-premises DNS filtering","description":"Self-hosted DNS filtering and management for local networks, including consolidated TOML configuration, Docker deployment, embedded web server and REST API, and migration support.","size":0.41,"cagr":8.5,"color":2,"productNames":["Pi-hole"],"methodology":"Used reported DNS/DNS-security market sizes and CAGRs in the search results (VMR: $1.38B in 2023; KBV: managed DNS $566.5M in 2022 rising to $2.1B by 2030; Credence/PRN: DNS Firewall $5.51B by 2032). On‑premises DNS filtering is a deployment subsegment (not separately sized in results). I assumed an on‑premises share of ~30% of the DNS security/ DNS firewall market (enterprise preference for local control) and applied the DNS security CAGR (~8.4%) as the on‑premises growth proxy, yielding an estimated current market size ≈ $1.38B * 30% = $0.414B and a CAGR ~8.5%.","citations":[{"url":"https://virtuemarketresearch.com/report/dns-security-market","text":"The DNS Security Market was valued at USD 1.38 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach ... by 2030."},{"url":"https://www.kbvresearch.com/managed-domain-name-system-market/","text":"2022 USD 566.5 Million 2030 USD 2.1 Billion CAGR 18.2%"},{"url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/domain-name-system-dns-firewall-market-to-reach-usd-5-51-billion-by-2032--growing-at-an-15-cagr--credence-research-302595707.html","text":"Domain Name System (DNS) Firewall Market to Reach US$ 5.51 Billion by 2032 -- growing at an 15% CAGR"}]},{"name":"Residential and small business network security","description":"Network-level privacy and security controls tailored to home and small office environments, emphasizing easy deployment, HTTPS support, allowlists, and a redesigned user interface for basic and expert modes.","size":8.5,"cagr":4,"color":3,"productNames":["Pi-hole"],"methodology":"Estimate based on ResearchAndMarkets monitored-system counts for Europe and North America (37.2M NA + 19.6M EU ≈ 56.8M active monitored alarms at end-2024). Applying a conservative annual ARPU of ~$150 (monitoring/subscription and modest device/service revenue) yields ≈$8.5B annual market for residential and small-business network/security services in these regions. Growth potential set to ~4.0% CAGR derived from a weighted average of reported monitored-alarm CAGRs (North America 3.5%, Europe 4.6%) with modest upside from managed/security service trends (higher CAGRs reported for related MSS and assessment markets).","citations":[{"url":"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/04/3231865/28124/en/europe-and-north-america-home-and-small-business-security-system-market-report-2026-diy-convergence-ai-integration-and-smart-home-competition-reshape-the-landscape-forecast-to-2031.html","text":"There were an estimated 37.2 million active monitored alarm systems in the US and Canada at the end of 2024."},{"url":"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/04/3231865/28124/en/europe-and-north-america-home-and-small-business-security-system-market-report-2026-diy-convergence-ai-integration-and-smart-home-competition-reshape-the-landscape-forecast-to-2031.html","text":"In the EU27+3, there were about 19.6 million active monitored alarm systems at the end of 2024."},{"url":"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/04/3231865/28124/en/europe-and-north-america-home-and-small-business-security-system-market-report-2026-diy-convergence-ai-integration-and-smart-home-competition-reshape-the-landscape-forecast-to-2031.html","text":"Growing at a CAGR of 3.5%, the number of monitored alarms in North America is estimated to reach 44.1 million in 2029."},{"url":"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/04/3231865/28124/en/europe-and-north-america-home-and-small-business-security-system-market-report-2026-diy-convergence-ai-integration-and-smart-home-competition-reshape-the-landscape-forecast-to-2031.html","text":"The number of monitored home and small business alarms in Europe is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.6%, to reach 24.5 million alarm systems in 2029."},{"url":"https://brandessenceresearch.com/technology-and-media/managed-security-services-market?srsltid%5Cu003dAfmBOoo9jlrDVl8Oj3mGxZqTQZ0YZ0XKFQ7zGFwWh1jTJt-xrUultw9g","text":"Global Managed Security Services Market is valued at USD 48.37 Billion in 2026 and expected to reach USD 86.13 Billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 8.59%."},{"url":"https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/security-assessment-market","text":"Market Size (2026) USD 5.15 Billion; Growth Rate (2026 - 2031) 5.78%."},{"url":"https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/geography/physical-security-market/north-america","text":"The North America Physical Security Market was valued at $11511.7 Million in 2025 and projected to reach $14614.5 Million by 2030, CAGR 4.9%."}]},{"name":"DNS privacy and resolver management","description":"Features that improve DNS resolution privacy and control, including FTL resolver integration, HTTPS/encrypted DNS options, Lua scripting for custom behavior, and support for Adblock Plus lists.","size":1.5,"cagr":11,"color":4,"productNames":["Pi-hole"],"methodology":"Search results do not include an explicit market size for DNS privacy/resolver management. 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