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Yandex DNS
Moscow, Russia
What it is
Yandex DNS directs DNS requests to Yandex servers, where filtering can block adult-only and dangerous websites. It offers Basic, Safe, and Family modes with different protection levels. Safe mode uses a database of infected websites that Yandex updates daily. Yandex says it also blocks sites with malicious code that could steal data or mislead visitors into paid subscriptions, and disrupts botnet connections to controlling servers using information from partners. Family mode blocks adult websites and ads, and removes adult content from Yandex search results.
The service lists DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS endpoints, including Android Private DNS support. Setup guides cover Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android, iOS, and routers; the Windows guide says DoH is available only in Windows 11. Yandex states its DNS servers are available 99.99% of the time. The service is free at no cost, for personal noncommercial use; other use requires Yandex’s prior written consent. Its terms allow automatic, anonymous collection of device and operating system details, visited domain names, usage statistics, and technical information. Yandex DNS does not manage website DNS records.
For and against
For
- Basic, Safe, and Family filtering modes
- Provides DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS
- Setup guides cover computers, phones, and routers
- Free DNS traffic filtering
Against
- DoH on Windows is available only in Windows 11
- Terms limit use to personal, noncommercial purposes
- Terms allow anonymous collection of visited domain names
- Does not manage website DNS records
The verdict
Yandex DNS offers free filtering with several protection modes and encrypted DNS endpoints. Review the personal-use restriction and data collection terms, and note that it is not a service for managing website DNS records.
Who it suits
Yandex DNS may suit people seeking free DNS filtering on personal devices or supported routers. Its modes include options for blocking dangerous sites and filtering adult content.
Plans and prices
Yandex DNS
Free DNS traffic filtering; personal noncommercial use
Read 11 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
On the record
- Availability claim
- Yandex states that its DNS servers are available 99.99% of the time.dns.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Botnet protection
- Yandex says it blocks botnets by interrupting their communication with controlling servers and receives related data from partners.dns.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- The terms say Yandex may automatically and anonymously collect device type and model, operating system type, visited domain names, usage statistics, and technical information.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Encrypted DNS
- The service lists DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS endpoints for its modes, including Android Private DNS support.dns.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Family filtering
- Family mode blocks adult websites and ads, and removes adult content from Yandex search results.dns.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Fraud protection
- Yandex says it blocks websites with malicious code that may steal data or trick visitors into paid subscriptions.dns.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Malware protection
- Safe mode blocks dangerous websites using a database of infected websites that is updated daily.dns.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Modes
- The service offers Basic, Safe, and Family modes with different levels of protection.dns.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Yandex DNS directs DNS requests to Yandex servers and blocks adult-only and dangerous websites.dns.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Service scope
- Yandex DNS does not manage website DNS records, according to its support page.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Setup options
- Yandex says DNS can be configured on computers, mobile devices, and home networks, and lists Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android, iOS, and router setup guides.dns.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can report a suspected mistaken block, but Yandex does not guarantee that it will change its algorithms or remove a site from a blocked list.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Use restriction
- The terms provide the service for personal noncommercial use; other use requires Yandex’s prior written consent.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Windows limit
- The setup guide says DoH is available only in Windows 11.yandex.com · read 11 Oct 2026
