No. 26 of 28 ·DNS Filtering Software

OpenDNS FamilyShield

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.1

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely6 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

OpenDNS FamilyShield is ranked #26 of 28 in DNS filtering software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

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OpenDNS Family Shield Free Preconfigured to block adult content · no sign-up required opendns.com · 8 Oct 2026

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The record

Content filtering: Family Shield is preconfigured to block adult content.
Parental controls: OpenDNS says its parental controls protect every device in the home.
Phishing protection: The home service includes built-in protection against malicious phishing.
Device coverage: OpenDNS settings can apply to devices connected to the home network, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, DVRs, game consoles, and TVs.
Setup: Setup involves configuring devices to use OpenDNS DNS nameservers, and the guide recommends setting it up on a home router.
FamilyShield DNS: The FamilyShield nameservers are 208.67.222.123 and 208.67.220.123.
Setup verification: The setup guide provides a link to test whether the DNS settings are configured.
Support: OpenDNS offers support forums and documentation with deployment walkthroughs and API guides.
Terms and privacy: Using Family Shield constitutes agreement to the OpenDNS Terms of Service and Cisco Online Privacy Statement.
Company history: OpenDNS says it was founded in 2006 and was acquired by Cisco in 2015.
Who it is for: OpenDNS describes its consumer products as designed to provide safer, faster, and more reliable internet at home.
Price from: Free

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Sources

opendns.com/home-internet-security/· checked 8 Oct 2026
opendns.com/setupguide/· checked 8 Oct 2026
opendns.com/support/· checked 8 Oct 2026
opendns.com/about/· checked 8 Oct 2026