Mullvad DNS is a public encrypted DNS service from Mullvad. It supports DNS over HTTPS and DNS over TLS, works even for non-Mullvad VPN customers, and offers several simple blocking presets.
Why it is included:
- Strong no-logging posture
- Simple encrypted DNS service with no account required
- Optional blocking presets for ads, trackers, malware, adult content, gambling, and social media
- Good fit for users who value privacy minimization over dashboard customization
Recommended setup:
- No filtering:
- Ads plus trackers:
- Ads plus trackers plus malware:
- Maximum preset:
Tradeoffs:
- Preset filters are useful, but this is not a full dashboard-based filtering product
- If you already use Mullvad VPN, prefer the VPN tunnel’s DNS unless there is a specific reason to override it
- Encrypted DNS helps against on-path DNS snooping, but it does not make browsing anonymous
Verdict:
Use Mullvad DNS when the priority is a clean, no-logging encrypted resolver with simple optional filters.
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