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NextDNS — One of the Best DNS Filtering Services Available (Free Tier Included!)
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Log in or register now.If you're looking for a powerful, privacy-focused DNS with excellent filtering, security features, and full customization, you should absolutely check out NextDNS. I’ve been using it personally, and the experience has been fantastic — fast, stable, and extremely feature-rich.
NextDNS includes a full suite of protections commonly found in enterprise-grade security tools:
- Threat Intelligence Feeds — Blocks malware and phishing sites in real time
- AI-Driven Threat Detection — Identifies millions of malicious domains using real-time machine learning
- Google Safe Browsing integration
- Cryptojacking protection
- DNS Rebinding, DGA, IDN Homograph, Typosquatting protection, and more
This isn’t just a “DNS blocker” — it’s practically a mini firewall at the DNS level.
NextDNS supports dozens of blocklists, including:
- NextDNS Ads & Trackers Blocklist
- AdGuard DNS Filter
- OISD (highly recommended)
- EasyList + EasyPrivacy
- AdGuard Tracking Protection
Everything updates in real time and you can enable or disable lists whenever you want.
NextDNS also includes built-in category blocking such as:
- ****
- ********
- Social media
- Gaming
- Piracy
- Video streaming
Plus you can manually block or allow any domain.
NextDNS provides full query logs and analytics so you can see:
- How many requests your devices make
- Which domains were blocked
- Security threats detected
- Top apps/services your devices contact
- Device-specific activity breakdown
Great for debugging, monitoring kids’ devices, or just satisfying curiosity.
NextDNS works on:
- Windows / macOS / Linux
- iOS / Android
- Routers
- ChromeOS
- Browsers
- Smart TVs
- And anything that supports custom DNS, DoH, DoT, or IPv6
Setup takes 1–2 minutes.
The free tier is surprisingly generous:
300,000 DNS queries per month for free.
For most users (even multi-device households), that’s enough to run full filtering for the entire month.
Final Thoughts If you want:
- Better online privacy
- Ad-free and tracker-free browsing
- Strong malware and phishing protection
- Full control over what devices can access
- Cloud-level analytics and customization
…NextDNS is absolutely worth using.
It’s one of the best DNS filtering services available today, and the free plan alone outperforms many ρáíd alternatives.
