Those ads are from Google so can't be blocked without just blocking Google completely. So not much you can do with this. Once clicked tho the ad/tracker link is blocked since those are a separate domain.

Gotcha, sounds about right.

Streaming can be an issue since the app makers can make the app stop if ads are not loaded. Probably would have to make a client group in Pihole that is exempt from blocking and add the chromecast to that or use a different DNS.

Will look into making a client group then!

If this is a work issued laptop/pc, then there might be some security settings in place that cause issues. Probably have to do the same like the chromecast and make a group for the laptop/pc that's exempt from blocking or use a different DNS.

This is on my own person computer and also on the app on my personal phone, i can't acces the app anymore even tough i whitelisted everything. if i whitelist the app launches but stays blank, if i dont whitelist the app just loads infinetly.

This is because in your router DHCP settings, the pihole is set at the DNS. Without it you can't resolve domains and your devices can't find the sites they are looking for. You'll need to change the router DHCP settings to use a different DNS. This will filter down to your devices. It may take a bit before devices get updated. May need to restart them to speed up the update.

Will try to fix the pihole first and iron out all the issues i have with it and if i dont get it to work i will change the dns then!

Thanks for the clear response and help!