It apprears that NextDNS has removed No Google, No Facebook, and other blocklist without notifying users. One person said the NSA blocklist was also down. The company had made no responses to complaints on the community server when I checked earlier. Crickets…
I noticed Android and Linux being unable to access the app and web interface to confirm connections, starting some time on November 4th. I was able to switch DNS providers on Android and switch back, after which NextDNS seemed to work. On Linux however, systemd confirmed it was enabled but it went right to google’s webpage with no block.
If you’re on NextDNS, go check your domain filters ASAP. I switched to RethinkDNS, and it’s been decent so far. What is everyones preferred solution?
IMO if you want aggressive blocklists that the average person might get frustrated by like no google then running adguard home for yourself is the way to go.
I think I’m going to try redunant Pi Holes and maybe have one agressive for me and a fallback less aggressive for family members who can’t be bothered with the inconvenience of not funding fascists by using Facebook. My fallback would be less agressive one while it would be their primary. Just an idea. We’ll see how it goes.
Got two servers on the way!
That’s what I do essentially, the less aggressive one is just the build in DNS adblock on my Unifi router, and my own is Adguard home running a bunch of blocklists for my devices only.