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DNSQuerySnifferWireshark
Free

Freeware from NirSoft; it may not be sold or bundled with commercial products.

 Free

Free and open source. The foundation is funded by sponsors, training and certification.

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Shows every DNS query with response records and timing
  • Highlights failed and unanswered lookups
  • Dissectors for hundreds of protocols, so the packet contents are readable rather than hex
  • Display filters that cut a huge capture down to one conversation
  • Raw Sockets capture may not work on some systems without WinPcap or Network Monitor driver
  • Timing is more accurate only with a capture driver installed
  • Capturing on most systems needs elevated privileges or a driver such as Npcap
  • The interface assumes you already know roughly what you are looking for
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License: Freeware License: GPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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