EU Alternatives to Google Public DNS
Google operates a free, well-known, public DNS resolver at 8.8.8.8 and 4.4.4.4. Google Public DNS raises privacy concerns, as DNS queries can reveal sensitive browsing behavior. These EU-based alternatives may offer a more privacy-friendly DNS alternative.
| Provider | Country | Free | DoT | DoH | Filtering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdGuard DNS | 🇨🇾 CY | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ads, trackers, malware |
| DNS4EU | 🇨🇿 CZ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Malware, optional ads / child |
| DNS.SB | 🇩🇪 DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Digitalcourage DNS | 🇩🇪 DE | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| FFMUC DNS | 🇩🇪 DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| dnsforge | 🇩🇪 DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ads, trackers, malware (optional) |
| le_dns | 🇫🇷 FR | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
All European Google Public DNS Alternatives
Germany 🇩🇪
Free
Digitalcourage DNS is an anti-censorship DNS service operated by a German non-profit, privacy-focused organization
Cyprus 🇨🇾
Free
Privacy-first DNS with built-in ad, tracker, and malware blocking plus family filters.
