DNS Comparison

Best DNS Servers in 2025

Compare the fastest, most private, and most secure public DNS servers. Find the best DNS for speed, privacy, or content filtering.

How to Change Your DNS Server

Windows

Settings → Network → Change adapter options → Properties → IPv4 → Use the following DNS

macOS

System Preferences → Network → Advanced → DNS → Add servers

Router

Access router admin (192.168.1.1) → DHCP/DNS settings → Change DNS servers

Cloudflare

Fastest

Fastest public DNS with strong privacy commitment. No logging of IP addresses, queries purged within 24 hours.

Primary IPv4

1.1.1.1

Secondary IPv4

1.0.0.1

Primary IPv6

2606:4700:4700::1111

Secondary IPv6

2606:4700:4700::1001

DNS over HTTPSDNS over TLSDNSSECNo Logging

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Cloudflare (Malware)

Security

Cloudflare DNS with malware and phishing domain blocking enabled.

Primary IPv4

1.1.1.2

Secondary IPv4

1.0.0.2

Primary IPv6

2606:4700:4700::1112

Secondary IPv6

2606:4700:4700::1002

DNS over HTTPSDNS over TLSDNSSECNo LoggingMalware Blocking

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Cloudflare (Family)

Filtering

Cloudflare DNS with malware blocking plus adult content filtering for families.

Primary IPv4

1.1.1.3

Secondary IPv4

1.0.0.3

Primary IPv6

2606:4700:4700::1113

Secondary IPv6

2606:4700:4700::1003

DNS over HTTPSDNS over TLSDNSSECNo LoggingMalware BlockingFamily Filter

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Google Public DNS

Fastest

Reliable and fast DNS from Google. Logs anonymized data for 24-48 hours.

Primary IPv4

8.8.8.8

Secondary IPv4

8.8.4.4

Primary IPv6

2001:4860:4860::8888

Secondary IPv6

2001:4860:4860::8844

DNS over HTTPSDNS over TLSDNSSEC

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Quad9

Security

Security-focused DNS that blocks malicious domains using threat intelligence from 20+ partners.

Primary IPv4

9.9.9.9

Secondary IPv4

149.112.112.112

Primary IPv6

2620:fe::fe

Secondary IPv6

2620:fe::9

DNS over HTTPSDNS over TLSDNSSECNo LoggingMalware Blocking

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Quad9 (Unfiltered)

Privacy

Quad9 without malware filtering for those who want privacy without blocking.

Primary IPv4

9.9.9.10

Secondary IPv4

149.112.112.10

Primary IPv6

2620:fe::10

Secondary IPv6

2620:fe::fe:10

DNS over HTTPSDNS over TLSDNSSECNo Logging

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OpenDNS

Security

Cisco-owned DNS with phishing protection. Optional content filtering with free account.

Primary IPv4

208.67.222.222

Secondary IPv4

208.67.220.220

Primary IPv6

2620:119:35::35

Secondary IPv6

2620:119:53::53

DNS over HTTPSDNSSECMalware Blocking

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OpenDNS FamilyShield

Filtering

Pre-configured to block adult content. Good for protecting kids without setup.

Primary IPv4

208.67.222.123

Secondary IPv4

208.67.220.123

Primary IPv6

2620:119:35::123

Secondary IPv6

2620:119:53::123

DNSSECMalware BlockingFamily Filter

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AdGuard DNS

Filtering

Blocks ads and trackers at DNS level. Also blocks malware and phishing domains.

Primary IPv4

94.140.14.14

Secondary IPv4

94.140.15.15

Primary IPv6

2a10:50c0::ad1:ff

Secondary IPv6

2a10:50c0::ad2:ff

DNS over HTTPSDNS over TLSDNSSECNo LoggingMalware BlockingAd Blocking

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AdGuard DNS (Family)

Filtering

AdGuard with additional adult content blocking for family protection.

Primary IPv4

94.140.14.15

Secondary IPv4

94.140.15.16

Primary IPv6

2a10:50c0::bad1:ff

Secondary IPv6

2a10:50c0::bad2:ff

DNS over HTTPSDNS over TLSDNSSECNo LoggingMalware BlockingAd BlockingFamily Filter

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Mullvad DNS

Privacy

Privacy-focused DNS from the Mullvad VPN team. No logging, based in Sweden.

Primary IPv4

194.242.2.2

Secondary IPv4

193.19.108.2

Primary IPv6

2a07:e340::2

Secondary IPv6

N/A

DNS over HTTPSDNS over TLSDNSSECNo Logging

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NextDNS

Filtering

Highly customizable DNS with analytics. Free tier available with 300k queries/month.

Primary IPv4

45.90.28.0

Secondary IPv4

45.90.30.0

Primary IPv6

2a07:a8c0::

Secondary IPv6

2a07:a8c1::

DNS over HTTPSDNS over TLSDNSSECNo LoggingMalware BlockingAd BlockingFamily Filter

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Best for Speed

Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) consistently ranks as the fastest public DNS in independent benchmarks. Great for gaming and low-latency needs.

1.1.1.1, 1.0.0.1

Best for Privacy

Mullvad DNS or Quad9 (unfiltered) offer strong privacy without logging. Use with DoH/DoT for maximum protection.

194.242.2.2 or 9.9.9.10

Best for Security

Quad9 (9.9.9.9) blocks malicious domains using threat intelligence from 20+ security partners. Excellent protection with no configuration.

9.9.9.9, 149.112.112.112

Best for Families

Cloudflare Family (1.1.1.3) or AdGuard Family blocks adult content and malware. Easy setup, no account required.

1.1.1.3 or 94.140.14.15

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