Keyword Filter

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goenham

October 12, 2017 04:36

 I'd like OpenDNS to add "Keyword Filtering" to block harmful popup ads. For instance, I use the Keyword block filter with my Netgear router to block "Ads, Advertisement, Sponsors" etc. If a popup blocker doesn't catch it/block it, while the popup still pops up, it has the "Blocked by Netgear" notice in the popup, keeping anyone on my network safe. The downside to using this feature is that it seems to slow down my network, the more words I add to the filter. While OpenDNS does a great job filtering and blocking desired choices, it doesn't work with harmful popup intrusions. 

I'm sure I'm not the only one that has come across this issue once or more. 

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  rotblitz October 16, 2017 22:03 (Edited October 16, 2017 22:08)

  Correct, this has been requested many times in the idea bank. And keyword blocking with OpenDNS would even more slow down things, Because everything has to go via the cloud.

  Also, a DNS service like OpenDNS does not know about pop-ups. It just knows about domains.

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  akaoswald November 07, 2017 04:39

  List it as an option or offer it as a pay for service.  This way it doesn't affect everyone.

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  allstarleb September 15, 2018 10:49

  Yes, some people don't mind a bit slower if keywords can be enforced. Many times there are far too many websites to block, especially smaller one, especially on stuff that open dns doesn't "officially" block. Many use this service to help them stop distractions, so if we can prevent a keyword that is creating the distractions it will allow them to enjoy your service more. I don't mind paying for this. 

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  rotblitz September 15, 2018 12:30

  Then you should vote up the idea.  This is what counts, not your comment.

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