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About Public DNS
Public DNS is a web-based directory of public DNS nameservers reachable over IPv4 or IPv6. The database contains over 62,790 nameservers from 193 countries, with entries checked continuously for validity. Users can browse the list by country, view detailed metadata for each nameserver, download full or filtered lists as CSV or plaintext, and submit new nameservers to the database.
Key features
- Database of 62,790 public DNS nameservers from 193 countries
- Continuous automated checks of nameserver validity and status
- Browse nameservers organized by country
- View per-nameserver details including IP, location, AS, software, reliability
- Download valid or full nameserver lists as CSV or plaintext
- Submit new public nameservers to the database
Best for: It is most useful for network administrators, home users, and researchers seeking public DNS server options for configuration or analysis.
Good for
- Large, geographically diverse database of public DNS servers
- Regularly updated validity checks for all listed nameservers
- Free access to download full or filtered nameserver lists
Watch out for
- Some entries lack complete metadata such as software version or AS number
- Reliability scores for listed nameservers vary widely, with many low values
- The database includes unvalidated entries, requiring user verification for use
Public DNS at a glance
- Website
- public-dns.info
- Category
- Development › Web Directories & Curated Lists
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Public DNS FAQ
How many public DNS nameservers are listed in the database?
As of the homepage, the database contains 62,790 nameservers from 193 countries.
How often are the listed nameservers checked for validity?
The list of public DNS servers is checked continuously.
Can I download the list of nameservers?
Users can download valid or all nameservers as CSV or plaintext files.
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