# publicdns.info
> The internet's most comprehensive, continuously verified public DNS server directory. Tests 109,644+ resolvers across 217 countries every 72 hours.

## Interactive Tools
- [DNS Privacy & Security Checker](https://publicdns.info/dns-privacy-check.html): Free one-click DNS privacy audit with A-F scoring. Tests DNS leaks, encrypted DNS (DoH/DoT), DNSSEC validation, IPv6 leaks, and ECH support. Vendor-neutral and unbiased. Browser-based, no download needed.
- [DNS Gaming Benchmark](https://publicdns.info/dns-gaming-benchmark.html): Browser-based DNS latency benchmark for gamers. Tests 50+ DNS servers, calculates Gaming Score (latency + jitter + reliability), finds the fastest for your location. Includes platform setup guides for PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC, Mac, Linux, and routers.
- [Fastest DNS Servers](https://publicdns.info/fastest-dns.html): Live ranking of the fastest public DNS servers by latency.
- [What Is My DNS?](https://publicdns.info/what-is-my-dns.html): Instant check to see which DNS server your device is using.
- [DNS Comparisons](https://publicdns.info/compare.html): Head-to-head provider comparisons (Cloudflare vs Google, etc.)
- [Best DNS for Ad Blocking](https://publicdns.info/best-adblocking.html): DNS servers that block ads, trackers, and malware.

## Directory
- [Browse DNS Servers by Country](https://publicdns.info/countries.html): 26,825+ verified public DNS servers across 217 countries, sortable by reliability, DNSSEC support, and status.
- [Best DNS for Gaming](https://publicdns.info/best-gaming.html): Curated list of low-latency DNS servers optimized for competitive gaming.
- [Best DNS for Privacy](https://publicdns.info/best-privacy.html): DNS servers with no logging, DNSSEC, and encrypted query support.
- [Best DNS for Family Safety](https://publicdns.info/best-family.html): DNS servers with parental controls and adult content filtering.

## How-to Guides
- [DNS How-to Guides](https://publicdns.info/guides.html): Step-by-step guides for changing DNS on Windows, Android, iOS, Mac, Linux, routers. Plus server setup guides for Unbound, BIND, Pi-hole, and PowerDNS.
- [DoH vs DoT Comparison](https://publicdns.info/guides/doh-vs-dot.html): Compare DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS encrypted DNS protocols.
- [NXDOMAIN Hijacking](https://publicdns.info/guides/nxdomain-hijacking.html): What it is and how to stop ISPs from hijacking failed DNS queries.
- [Fix DNS on Windows](https://publicdns.info/guides/fix-dns-windows.html): Troubleshoot "DNS server not responding" on Windows.
- [Fix DNS on Mac](https://publicdns.info/guides/fix-dns-mac.html): Resolve DNS problems on macOS.
- [Fix DNS on Router](https://publicdns.info/guides/fix-dns-router.html): Fix router DNS issues and ISP hijacking.

## Utilities
- [DNS Dig Lookup Tool](https://publicdns.info/dig.html): Browser-based DNS record lookup with multiple server and record type options.
- [WHOIS Lookup](https://publicdns.info/whois.html): Domain and IP WHOIS information lookup.
- [DNS Status Codes](https://publicdns.info/statuses.html): Explanation of OK, NX_HIJACK, TIMEOUT, and BAD DNS server statuses.

## Data
- 26,825+ verified public DNS servers across 217 countries
- Server statuses: OK (responding correctly), NX_HIJACK (redirecting failed lookups), TIMEOUT (not responding), BAD (returning incorrect results)
- Data updated every 72 hours via automated probing
- ISP DNS servers catalogued for 29 countries (EU, UK, US)

## API
- /api/v1/dns-servers/gaming.json - Curated list of 50+ gaming-optimized DNS servers with reliability scores
- /api/status?ip=X - Live status check for any DNS server IP

## About
publicdns.info is operated by Lab0 (lab0.ie). The directory is vendor-neutral and does not favor any DNS provider. All servers are tested automatically using the same methodology.