My ISP is AT&T (located in the U.S.) and I have issues loading random websites. Currently have Google DNS set in my router, which works great. But I’m guessing there’s a better, more private, option?
I recently switched to NextDNS. I used to run my own AdGuard Home with multiple DNS provider as upstream.
NextDNS is the move, the clients are open sourced and they encrypt everything. Plus their free option covers all my devices, no problem. Highly recommended!
If you need a traditional, unencrypted DNS service, check out Quad9 and AdGuard’s Public DNS. If you can use DoT or DoH, use LibreDNS or Mullvad DNS. If you want more customization, check out NextDNS.
Check out PrivacyGuides. They have recommendations for DNS including what others have commented
NextDNS has the ability to change the logging region to one that’s outside your governments jurisdiction
Quad9 (9.9.9.9) is my go to.
This tool is great for figuring out which one is the fastest for you: https://www.grc.com/dns/benchmark.htm
Adguard DNS, so I can block ads in my entire house without having to invest in a PiHole. dns.adguard-dns.com More IPs
I use the cloudflare dns, but there are all kinds of adguard ones too. The Adguard app itself has a big list of options for the fallback.
If you’ve never used adguard, check it out, it can run as a container or on a pi, you just point your router dns at it
In regards to all the answers in this thread, consider: If you’re not paying for it with money, then what are you paying for it with?
The most private DNS is a recursive resolver.
