Faster, Safer Internet
for Your Whole Family
ArmorDNS blocks ads, malware, pornography, and trackers across 6 million+ domains before they ever reach your devices — reducing traffic and speeding up your browsing.
No credit card required · $5/month or $50/year after trial
- Encrypted DNS (DoT & DoH) — no plaintext UDP 53
- DNSSEC validated
- No app or VPN required
- No data sold, ever
- 6M+ domains, updated daily
How It Works
Every time you visit a website or open an app, your device translates the domain name (www.google.com) into a computer-readable address. A DNS sinkhole intercepts those requests and checks them against a list of known bad domains.
If the domain is on the list — an ad server, a malware callback, a phishing site — ArmorDNS returns a dead-end address. The connection never happens. The ad never loads. The tracker never fires.
Because the bad traffic is stopped before it starts, you'll see faster page loads, lower data usage, and fewer distractions — typical users see a 30–50% reduction in traffic just by eliminating the junk.
What It Blocks — and What It Can't
DNS filtering is powerful, but it's not magic. Here's what to realistically expect.
What ArmorDNS blocks
- Third-party ads — banner ads, pop-ups, and video pre-rolls served from ad networks. This is the majority of web advertising.
- Trackers & analytics — cross-site tracking, ad networks, mobile app telemetry, and fingerprinting services.
- Malware & phishing — command-and-control servers, ransomware, credential theft, and cryptojacking.
- Adult content — over 700,000 pornography domains blocked across all tiers by default.
- In-app ads — mobile apps that phone home to ad servers are blocked device-wide, not just in the browser.
Limitations
- YouTube, Facebook, Instagram ads — these platforms serve ads from their own domain. Blocking the domain would break the entire site, so these ads get through.
- Sponsored content — promoted posts, paid search results, and native advertising that live on the same domain as real content.
- Determined bypasses — someone who installs a VPN can route around DNS filtering. ArmorDNS blocks known bypass methods, but it's not foolproof against motivated users.
- Captive portals — hotel, airport, and coffee shop Wi-Fi login pages may not load with Private DNS enabled. You'll need to temporarily disable it to connect, then re-enable.
The bottom line: ArmorDNS eliminates the vast majority of junk traffic. But YouTube pre-roll ads and Facebook sponsored posts will still appear. For those, a browser extension like uBlock Origin is a good complement.
Setup in 30 Seconds
No technical knowledge required. Three steps and your device is protected.
Create your account
Sign up and add your first device. We generate a unique Private DNS hostname just for you.
Configure your device
Android: Settings → Private DNS. iPhone: download a profile. Windows 11: run a setup script. Mac: install a profile. Router: set your DNS server. No apps needed.
Browse with confidence
Ads vanish. Malware blocked. Trackers silenced. Watch it work in real time from your dashboard.
What We Block
Default protection plus optional categories you can toggle per device.
Default Protection
Always blocked to keep your family safe
- Threat Intelligence — phishing, malware, scams
- Ads & Trackers — 625K+ ad and tracking domains blocked
- Malware — 1.3M+ malicious domains
- Pornography — 610K+ adult domains
- Gambling — casinos, betting sites
- Dating — dating apps & hookup sites
- Drugs — illegal marketplaces
- Piracy — torrent & streaming sites
- Newly Registered Domains — domains less than 7 days old, often used for phishing
Optional Categories
Toggle on/off or schedule per device
- Social Media — Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.
- Streaming — Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, etc.
- Gaming — Steam, Epic, Roblox, etc.
- News — major news outlets
- AI Tools — ChatGPT, Claude, etc.
Schedule mode: Allow during homework time, block during bedtime.
Managed vs. Unmanaged Devices
Managed devices inherit your account's protection settings and can't weaken them. Unmanaged devices let each family member customize their own filters. Perfect for giving teens some freedom while keeping younger kids protected.
Full Visibility & Control
See exactly what's happening on your network. Allow or block any domain with one click.
Real-Time Query Log
Watch DNS queries flow in real time. See which domains are blocked and why. Search, filter by device, and one-click allow or block any domain.
Per-Device Management
Add up to 25 devices. Each gets a unique Private DNS hostname. Set different filtering rules per device from your dashboard.
Custom Allowlists
Something blocked that shouldn't be? One click adds any domain to your allowlist. Rules sync to the DNS layer within seconds. Your custom rules always override the blocklists.
Pause Filtering
Need to access something briefly? Pause filtering for 15 minutes, 1 hour, or 4 hours per device. Filtering automatically resumes — no risk of forgetting to turn it back on.
Simple Pricing
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Family
or $50/year (save $10)
Up to 25 devices
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- Custom allow/blocklists
- Real-time query log
- Pause filtering
Organization
or $200/year (save $40)
Up to 250 devices · Churches & groups
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- Shared device management
- Priority support
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Put on the Full Armor
ArmorDNS is inspired by the Armor of God described in Ephesians 6 — the call to stand firm against the schemes that target our families. I built this because I wanted something that actually works for my own family, in a world where harmful content, scams, and digital temptations are only a click away.
This was born from real need — for families who want to be intentional about what enters their home, online and offline.
I'm a father, a cybersecurity professional, and a Christian in Colorado. Every design decision prioritizes your family's safety, privacy, and simplicity.
No ads. No data sales. No third-party tracking.
Your data stays yours. Just protection that quietly does its job.
“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will this block YouTube and Facebook ads?
- Not most of them. YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram serve ads from their own domains — blocking those domains would break the sites entirely. ArmorDNS blocks the vast majority of third-party ads (banner ads, pop-ups, in-app ads), but first-party ads on major platforms will still appear. For those, a browser extension like uBlock Origin is a good complement.
- How much of my traffic actually gets blocked?
- Most users see 30–50% of DNS queries blocked, depending on their apps and browsing habits. That translates to faster page loads, less data usage, and significantly fewer distractions. Your dashboard shows your exact block rate in real time.
- What devices are supported?
- Any device that supports Private DNS (DNS-over-TLS) or DNS-over-HTTPS. This includes Android 9+, iOS 14+, macOS, Windows 11, and most modern routers. Setting up on a router protects every device on your network.
- Can my kids bypass the filtering?
- DNS filtering can be bypassed by someone with technical knowledge, such as installing a VPN. ArmorDNS blocks known DNS bypass methods (public DoH endpoints, DNS-over-VPN services) to make this harder. For younger children, it provides strong protection. For teens, pair it with device-level parental controls for defense in depth.
- What if a legitimate site gets blocked?
- Your dashboard shows every blocked query in real time. One click adds any domain to your allowlist, and it syncs to the DNS layer within seconds. You can also temporarily pause filtering per device.
- Do you log my browsing history?
- ArmorDNS retains aggregated query data for your dashboard (domain, count, blocked/allowed). Query logs are retained for 7 days and automatically purged. We don't sell data, serve ads, or share your information with third parties. All DNS traffic is encrypted with TLS and validated with DNSSEC.
- How is this different from a browser ad blocker?
- Browser extensions only protect that one browser. ArmorDNS filters all DNS traffic from the entire device — every app, every browser, every background connection. It catches things extensions miss, like in-app ads, smart TV telemetry, and malware callbacks. The two work well together: ArmorDNS for network-wide protection, a browser extension for the first-party ads it can't catch.
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