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NextDNS

American cloud-based DNS resolver

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Dec 19, 2025
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How does DuckDuckGo handle DNS queries in its mobile apps vs DuckDuckGo browser extension or desktop browser?

DuckDuckGo’s mobile apps (iOS/Android) can route DNS queries through DuckDuckGo’s own DNS servers when their VPN-like “App Tracking Protection” or VPN feature is active, and those servers apply a regu...

Nov 18, 2025
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What are the data retention policies for ISPs regarding DNS logs, IP connections, and packet metadata across major providers?

Major ISPs and DNS providers follow a patchwork of practices: some jurisdictions (e.g., EU, Australia) have mandatory retention laws requiring ISPs to store connection metadata for fixed periods, whil...

Jan 15, 2026
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Which DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS providers support client IP privacy for third-party resolvers?

Encrypted DNS via DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) and DNS-over-TLS (DoT) is widely supported by major public resolvers—Cloudflare, Google, NextDNS and others—but encryption alone does not remove the client's IP ...

Nov 29, 2025

How can I verify my search engine is using DoH or DoT on my device?

You can check whether your device uses DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) or DNS-over-TLS (DoT) by inspecting browser or OS resolver settings, observing ports and endpoints in traffic or router logs, or using clien...

Nov 15, 2025

Best practices for secure DNS in anonymous browsing

Encrypted DNS protocols like DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) and DNS-over-TLS (DoT) prevent on-path observers from reading or tampering with DNS queries, but they do not by themselves stop resolvers from associa...

Jan 25, 2026

How long do major European ISPs (e.g., Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone) retain DNS query logs under EU/EEA laws in 2025?

Major European ISPs do not have a single, -mandated DNS query‑log retention period; retention is driven by a mix of national laws, sectoral telecom rules, and individual company policies, and public d...

Jan 2, 2026

Which DNS providers have undergone independent audits or transparency reports for their no-logs claims?

A handful of public DNS services have subjected their privacy promises to external scrutiny: Cloudflare explicitly commissions annual KPMG audits and publishes reports about its “no-logging” handling ...

Jan 2, 2026

What's the most secure and privacy-focused DNS resolvers?

The most secure and privacy-focused DNS resolvers emphasize encrypted transport (DoH/DoT/DoQ), minimal or no logging, and hardening features such as DNSSEC and query-name minimization; top choices rep...

Jan 2, 2026

Is NextDNS a good choice for privacy and ad-blocking?

NextDNS is a feature-rich, DNS-level privacy and ad-blocking service that encrypts DNS queries (DoH/DoT), applies large, continuously updated blocklists, and exposes detailed logs and analytics for fi...