https://www.netdata.cloud/tags/pi-hole/Recent content in Pi-hole on NetdataHugoen-ushttps://www.netdata.cloud/monitoring-101/pihole-monitoring/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://www.netdata.cloud/monitoring-101/pihole-monitoring/<h2 id="pi-hole-monitoring">Pi-hole Monitoring</h2> <h3 id="what-is-pi-hole">What Is Pi-hole?</h3> <p>Pi-hole is a popular network-wide ad blocker that functions as a DNS sinkhole. It blocks unwanted content by intercepting DNS queries and preventing ads and trackers, enabling a cleaner and faster web browsing experience. Its efficiency and open-source nature make it a favorite among privacy-conscious users.</p> <h3 id="monitoring-pi-hole-with-netdata">Monitoring Pi-hole With Netdata</h3> <p>To ensure Pi-hole runs optimally, monitoring is essential. With <a href="https://www.netdata.cloud">Netdata</a>, you gain real-time insights into your Pi-hole metrics, identifying trends and spot anomalies quickly. Netdata supports Pi-hole monitoring via its <a href="https://learn.netdata.cloud/docs/agent/collectors/go.d.plugin/modules/pihole/">pi-hole collector module</a>, collecting various DNS statistics from the Pi-hole API 6.0, including total queries, blocked domains, and client information.</p>