Software Features and Description
1. You can set your configuration ID from your NextDNS account in the Settings to bring your blocking policy to your phone and get Analytics and Logs about your traffic.
2. Encrypt all DNS queries on all networks with the official NextDNS app for iOS.
3. On iOS 14, this app uses the new native Encrypted DNS setting.
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Download and install NextDNS on your computer
GET Compatible PC App
| App |
Download |
Rating |
Maker |
 NextDNS |
Get App ↲ |
518
4.25 |
nextdns Inc. |
Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
Install NextDNS app on your Windows in 4 steps below:
- Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .
- Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
- Using NextDNS on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:
- Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "NextDNS"
- The search will reveal the NextDNS app icon. Open, then click "Install".
- Once NextDNS is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including NextDNS.
- Now enjoy NextDNS on PC.
Download a Compatible APK for PC
| Download |
Developer |
Rating |
Current version |
| Get APK for PC → |
nextdns Inc. |
4.25 |
2.0.1 |
Download on Windows 11
For Windows 11, check if there's a native NextDNS Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:
- To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.
- To use NextDNS,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "NextDNS" » then Click "Install".
- NextDNS will now be available on your Windows start-menu.
| Minimum requirements |
Recommended |
- 8GB RAM
- SSD Storage
- Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000
- Architecture: x64 or ARM64
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✔ Pros:
- NextDNS offers a superb tool for protecting privacy and has great security add-ons.
- The service is configurable from a web page for a custom setup.
- NextDNS can be installed on a router to protect all devices on a home network.
- The company is progressive and works towards internet freedom.
☹ Cons:
- Version 2 of the app does not work when running a VPN because iOS defaults to the VPN's DNS server.
- The "fake" VPN option is removed in version 2, which was useful for using NextDNS service while running another VPN simultaneously.
- Since the new update, profiles for different devices are all blocking the same thing, and there is no separation.
Top Pcmac Reviews
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Version 2 Update Does Not Always Work
By Shad0wChaser (Pcmac user)
Version 1 with the “fake” VPN always worked and allowed the user to use this app service even when running another VPN simultaneously. Version 2 that switched over to native DNS does not work when running a VPN because iOS defaults to the VPNs DNS server. The “fake” VPN option is removed in version 2.
It would be nice if the user had the option to use either native DNS or the “fake” profile depending on their use case.
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Simply the best. I’ve tried every network traffic related app; this is your DNS strongarm!
By Its That End User Again (Pcmac user)
I can’t even begin to write about how amazing this service is. You have to see for yourself. Especially those more technically inclined.
This is like the Pi-Hole for you never wanted to build anyway. Seriously.
To boot, this app is a progressive company that really does work towards internet freedom. They practice what they preach. No shady stuff here. And trust me- I’ve caught similar apps with their pants down in my network traffic, and it ain’t pretty.
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New update messed things up..
By eXoDuS! (Pcmac user)
Since the new update, my profiles for my iPad, iPhone and home WiFi, which all had separate block lists, are ALL blocking the same thing, there’s no separation. I tried deleting and reentering the this app DNS settings on my home routers settings, using the ISP one, then waiting a bit, and then adding back the this app settings, nope, didn’t work. Then adding to the headache, my this app website kept showing the red dot on the setup page. Saying “this phone is not using this app”. I deleted the configuration ID, turned off the this app app, reentered the Config ID, turning on the app again. Same crap. All profiles are all somehow blocking randomly the same thing. I went on my phone, went to VPN & Network and went on DNS and added next dns. It’s annoying and confusing as to what went wrong
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Superb tool for privacy
By eigenstein (Pcmac user)
These developers have come forward with a superb tool for protecting your privacy and also has some great security add-ones. I’ve installed this tool on all my mobile AND desktop devices. Go to their site online to get additional tools for the desktop. All tools and blocklists are configurable from the web page for your own custom setup. There is logging, so you can see what is being blocked and why.
You can also install this on a router to protect all the devices on your home network. Wish I was that technically savvy. You can subscribe for unlimited queries ($20 a year, CHEAP!) and frankly, they deserve the money.
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