NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.
Publisher’s description
What is NextDNS?
NextDNS by NextDNS is proprietary Windows software in the firewall & privacy category. It ranks 32nd by popularity among firewall & privacy in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 10.3 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.13, released on November 7, 2024. The version history goes back to November 5, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 63,170 times. Similar programs include OnionShare, dnscrypt-proxy and Portmaster.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (10.3 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: NextDNS is a firewall & privacy tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NextDNS safe to download?
- The file is served by storage.googleapis.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1C7ED1124A0EE7E955AB0B1C1C27C6AB09EA9B644258CC5801622ED0E5ECE33A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.13Latest | November 7, 2024 | 13.8 MB | 32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.12 | November 5, 2024 | 9.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NextDNS.NextDNS -echoco install nextdns -yscoop install main/nextdnsNextDNSSetup-3.0.13.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask nextdns-appbrew install nextdnsInformation
- Publisher
- NextDNS
- Category
- Firewall & privacy
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 3.0.13
- Released
- November 7, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- November 5, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 63,170
- Website
- nextdns.io
- winget ID
- NextDNS.NextDNS
- Chocolatey package
- nextdns
- Scoop package
- main/nextdns
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is NextDNS free?
NextDNS is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is NextDNS safe to download?
The download comes from storage.googleapis.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install NextDNS with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can NextDNS be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does NextDNS run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of NextDNS?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 5, 2024.
What are alternatives to NextDNS?
OnionShare, dnscrypt-proxy, Portmaster, DingTalk Workspace CLI and WindowsSpyBlocker. The alternatives page compares them.
