nextdns.io – A Combination of Cloudflare DNS and Pi-Hole
NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.
nextdns.io – A Combination of Cloudflare DNS and Pi-Hole launched on May 26, 2019 with 372 votes, #23 of 3,072 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.
In plain words
NextDNS is a DNS service that combines features from Cloudflare DNS and Pi-Hole. Launched in 2019, it provides DNS filtering and protection capabilities for users seeking to control their network traffic. The service is designed for individuals and households wanting to block malicious sites, ads, and trackers at the DNS level across all their devices. NextDNS offers centralized management of network security and filtering policies without requiring specialized hardware installation.
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