Report updated Apr 17, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

NextDNS is an established utilities app that is completely free. With a 4.1/5 rating from 2.4K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is NextDNS?

NextDNS Manager is an Android utility designed to simplify the configuration and management of NextDNS cloud-based filtering and firewall services. It provides users with tools to monitor DNS traffic, manage blocklists, and secure settings via biometric or PIN-based app locks.

Current Momentum

v3.0 · 2d ago

Intense

Last updated 2d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

Utilities

No ranking data

Rating Pulse 🇺🇸

What makes this app unique?

What Are The Key Features?

Configuration ManagementStandard

Allows users to adjust filtering modes, blocklists, and whitelists directly within the application.

Real-Time StatisticsStandard

Provides visibility into DNS queries, blocked requests, and security events as they occur.

App SecurityStandard

Secures sensitive configuration settings using biometric authentication or a PIN code.

Localized InterfaceStandard

Features a user-friendly design with dark mode support and availability in 14 languages.

How much does it cost?

Free

Who Built It?

nextdns Inc. app icon

Simplifying network security and DNS filtering for privacy-conscious users. Provides a centralized interface for managing cloud-based traffic controls.

Portfolio

1

Apps

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Portfolio breakdown, audience, momentum, and every app published by nextdns.

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Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

View the full user-sentiment analysis

Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

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What is the competitive landscape for NextDNS?

How's The Utilities Market?

How does it evolve in the Utilities market?

Rank progression

16 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for NextDNS

Key Takeaways

While the app offers robust control over NextDNS filtering, recent user feedback highlights significant concerns regarding UI responsiveness and the removal of security-focused toggle features.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

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AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NextDNS, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “NextDNS Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 17, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/nextdns

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