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 processes over 200 billion DNS requests per day and 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 and Android with over 100 million downloads. 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.^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
"So of all the free choices I still find Cloudflare to be the best choice for me, and the malware protection is a nice add-on."^5
"This is an excellent solution... It does exactly what it needs to do without BS."^4
Notable- Launched April 1, 2020 by Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince as a free consumer product built on Cloudflare's Gateway filtering technology^3
- Cloudflare committed to strong privacy guarantees — they do not sell user data and have published independent privacy examinations^3
- Cloudflare maintains a dedicated child safety program, including a CSAM Scanning Tool and partnerships with NCMEC and nearly 60 child safety organizations worldwide^6
- Compatible with virtually any device or router; guides available for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and gaming consoles^2
- The mobile app has 100M+ downloads on Google Play with a 4.1-star rating^4
