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CIRA Canadian ShieldCleanBrowsing
Free

Free, provided by a national not-for-profit.

 Freemium

Free family filters, with paid plans for more control.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension Web
  • Blocks phishing, malware, botnets and scam sites
  • Optional adult content filtering for families
  • Blocks malware, phishing and botnet domains
  • Adult content blocking and enforced Safe Search
  • Built primarily for Canadian users
  • No custom blocklists or per-domain control described
  • DNS queries are sent to a third-party service
  • DNS filtering can be bypassed by changing a device's DNS settings
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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