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CIRA Canadian ShieldDNS Forge
Free

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

 Free

Public resolver offered at no cost.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Blocks phishing, malware, botnets and scam sites
  • Optional adult content filtering for families
  • Supports DNS-over-TLS, DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-QUIC
  • Several filter levels, including an unfiltered option
  • Built primarily for Canadian users
  • No custom blocklists or per-domain control described
  • Blocklists are chosen by the operator and cannot be customised per user
  • Website is in German
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 No account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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