description Cloudflare DNS (Standard) Overview
While listed as an alternative, the standard Cloudflare DNS service remains a benchmark due to its industry-leading speed and massive global network. It is the default recommendation for most users seeking a perfect balance of performance, security, and ease of use. It is the gold standard for general-purpose, high-speed resolution.
help Cloudflare DNS (Standard) FAQ
What DNS addresses do I actually enter for Cloudflare's standard resolver?
Use 1.1.1.1 as the primary IPv4 resolver and 1.0.0.1 as the secondary. For IPv6, Cloudflare uses 2606:4700:4700::1111 and 2606:4700:4700::1001.
Does Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 block malware or adult sites by default?
No, the standard 1.1.1.1 resolver is unfiltered DNS. Cloudflare's filtered options are 1.1.1.2 for malware blocking and 1.1.1.3 for malware plus adult-content blocking.
Is Cloudflare DNS the same thing as the WARP app?
No, 1.1.1.1 is the DNS resolver Cloudflare launched with APNIC on April 1, 2018. WARP was added later in 2019 as a VPN-like encrypted tunnel inside Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 app.
Why do people compare Cloudflare DNS with Google Public DNS?
They are two major public recursive DNS services: Cloudflare uses 1.1.1.1 and Google Public DNS uses 8.8.8.8. Cloudflare emphasizes privacy and anycast performance, while Google has operated its public resolver since 2009.
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