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Configurable DNS firewall with blocklists, per-device profiles and logging retention that can be disabled.

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Configurable DNS firewall with blocklists, per-device profiles and logging retention that can be disabled.

Common useDNSDNSOperator dataHosted
Identity checkslight KYCDocument check: light · identity exposure level 1/4
Evidence and riskVerified evidenceCautionMaterial claims checked against current sources.; those sources show trade-offs worth reading.
Last reviewedReviewed 22 Jun 2026KYC checked 22 Jun 2026 · inferred jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageEvidence confidence94/100
Evidence and facts

Evidence and facts

JURISDICTIONUS
CAUTIONUS-incorporated DNS resolver. Logs and analytics are configurable from no-logs to long retention; disable logging for privacy-sensitive use.
AUDITED BYNo audit listed
OPERATOR DATAHosted operator recorded
EVIDENCE CONFIDENCE
SELF-REPORTED6/6
Why evidence is 94/100Formula 3.1
Source coverageMaterial claims checked against current sources
+70
Review ageOldest recorded check is 62 days old
+24

Full scoring method

LAST CHECKED2026-06-24
LAST UPDATED2026-06-22

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKlight
IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 1/4
KYC TRIGGERSNo document KYC found. No signup is required to try the resolver, but paid/custom profiles create account, payment and optional DNS-log metadata controlled by the user.
FEEFree 300k queries/mo / $1.99/mo
CATEGORIESDNS
FEATURESFully configurable, DNS over HTTPS, DNS over TLS, QUIC support, Ad + tracker blocking, Per-device profiles, Crypto payment
TORNot listed
REGIONSGlobal availability
Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

Analysis

OVERVIEW

NextDNS is a configurable DNS firewall offering DoH, DoT and DoQ with per-device blocklists and analytics, usable without signup for a trial and payable by card, PayPal or cryptocurrency.

LIMITS

The resolver is US-incorporated and therefore Five Eyes jurisdiction, and logging ranges from no-logs to long retention depending on configuration, so privacy-sensitive use depends on actively disabling logs rather than a fixed default.

USEFUL FOR

People wanting granular per-device DNS filtering who actively configure logging off, given the US jurisdiction and configurable retention.

Sources · reviewed 2026-07-16

Corporate identity

Registry-sourced, not audited. The facts below come from cited web research rather than a direct registry query. Each claim links its own source.

LEGAL ENTITY
NextDNS Inc.source ↗
INCORPORATED IN
Delaware, United Statessource ↗
INCORPORATED ON
May 2019source ↗
REGISTERED ADDRESS
2810 N Church St PMB 73778, Wilmington DE 19802-4447, United Statessource ↗
Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-08

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

The recorded KYC level is "light". No document KYC found. No signup is required to try the resolver, but paid/custom profiles create account, payment and optional DNS-log metadata controlled by the user.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

Yes. The recorded jurisdiction is US, a Five Eyes country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). This is jurisdiction context and does not by itself establish that a service is safer or less safe.

How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?

Identity exposure is level 1 of 4. A hosted operator is recorded. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Evidence confidence is 94/100 and recorded risk is caution.

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Sources and history

Terms and privacy policy

No changes to the document we watch since we started checking on 9 Aug 2026. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.

Evidence basis: Claims on this page are linked to published sources for comparison, not certification, audit, endorsement, or recommendation; read the methodology and coverage map before relying on an entry.