Want a simple, free way to protect your family's home network from malware and adult content? Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 for Families is a DNS resolver that blocks harmful websites at the network level — no software to install on every device, no subscriptions to manage.^1
Setup takes under a minute: just change two numbers in your router's DNS settings. Use 1.1.1.2 to block malware only, or 1.1.1.3 to block both malware and adult content. It supports encrypted DNS via DNS over HTTPS and DNS over TLS, preventing your ISP or anyone on your network from snooping on your browsing activity.^2 Built on the same global network that powers Cloudflare's enterprise security products, it is consistently ranked among the fastest public DNS resolvers in the world.^3
1.1.1.1 for Families also comes with a free mobile app (1.1.1.1 + WARP) available on iOS, Android, and Apple Vision Pro. The app includes a "1.1.1.1 for Families" toggle in its DNS settings, making it easy to enable protection on individual devices outside the home. The app now supports both WireGuard and MASQUE protocols for optimized, encrypted connections.^4
Why Parents Love It"Someone on Twitter noted that the 'No Malware or Adult Content' DNS automatically sets Google Search and YouTube into Safe Mode, nice if you have kids."^5
"This is an excellent solution for those of us who don't have Android Pie. It does exactly what it needs to do without BS."^4
"If you value your privacy, my strong recommendation is to use 1.1.1.1 for your DNS provider. I am a professional in the security and privacy world, and I'm telling you the truth. Protect yourself."^6
Notable- Launched April 1, 2020 by Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince as a free consumer product built on Cloudflare's Gateway filtering technology^3
- In April 2026, Cloudflare published results of an independent privacy examination by a Big 4 accounting firm confirming their core privacy commitments: they do not sell user data, do not use resolver data to target ads, and delete source IPs within 25 hours^7
- Cloudflare maintains a dedicated child safety program, including a CSAM Scanning Tool and partnerships with NCMEC and nearly 60 child safety organizations worldwide^8
- Compatible with virtually any device or router; guides available for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and gaming consoles^2
- The mobile app has been downloaded over 100 million times on Google Play alone, with 215K ratings on the App Store (4.5 stars) and 1.28 million reviews on Google Play (4.1 stars)^4
