DNSFilter offers the comprehensive ability to block domains based on content as well as any security threats that they pose. We also support SafeSearch functionality so that the appropriate content is displayed in your search results.
Content Categories
Content Categories are the fastest way to block large lists of undesirable domains. For example, blocking the "Social Networking" category will block Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. When you block a particular category, it will be indicated by the button changing to the color Red, and showing a 🚫 icon.
Select from a wide variety of Filtering Categories to block or allow at your discretion. Unsure which domain falls into which category? Use our Domain Lookup Tool to confirm.
Abortion - Sites which provide views either in favor or against abortion, provide details on procedures, offer help or discuss outcomes or consequences of abortion.
Adult Content - Sites which may contain sexually explicit content, images, or that are portrayed through visually expressive language.
Alcohol & Tobacco - Sites that sell, discuss, or glorify the consumption of various alcoholic and tobacco products - including beer, wine, and liquor.
Blogs & Personal Sites - Includes sites that make sue of common blogging software including WordPress, Joomla!, and Drupal, amongst others, which generate dynamic content.
Business - Sites which exhibit business-like attributes such as selling of services, products, or consulting.
Contentious & Misinformation - Sites that are contentious or controversial, often causing argument or controversy, characterized by strong opposing arguments; and sites that spread or aid in the spreading of misinformation.
Dating & Personals - Sites whole main focus is on connecting individuals for the purposes of dating.
Drugs - Sites that contain content whose main focus is on controlled substances, including the sale, discussion, or glorification of such substances. Does not include alcohol and tobacco.
Education & Self Help - Sites whose main purpose is to offer educational information, community information, or how-tos. Also includes educational facilities and related organizations.
Entertainment - Sites that focus on art and entertainment, including topics like TV/Hollywood, tattoos, cartoons and anime.
Economy & Finance - Includes sites that are mainly focused on stocks and current market information or provide financial services such as banks or lenders.
Food & Recipes - sites that contain food related information or recipes, food preparation, or restaurant services.
Games - Sites that provide games, and information and services related to games, including online games or through an application.
Gambling - Sites that allow a visitor to play games using wagers/placing bets, lottery pools, or provides information on such activities.
Government - Sites that use official government top-level domain names or are run by government entities such as the military, army, or air force.
Hacking & Cracking - Sites that disseminate information, hold discussions, or provide a means to gain unauthorized or illegal access to computers and networks.
Health - Sites focused on the physical, mental, and social well-being, including fitness information, medical conditions, diagnosis, and medical services.
Humor - Sites that contain content with a focus on jokes or comedy, including satire.
Information Technology - Site whose main focus is on computers or distributing computer related information, including computer networking, Internet telephony, operating systems, or programming.
Jobs & Careers - Sites that provide assistance in finding employment, career guidance, or improvement.
Media Sharing - Sites that allow visitors to upload content and share media such as photos and videos.
Message Boards & Forums - Sites which provide some type of a messaging or bulletin board system whose content is largely community generated.
News & Media - Sites whose content is mostly focused on current events and topics. Includes various news outlets, radio, TV stations, and magazines.
P2P & Illegal - P2P and torrent sites, and those giving access to pirated movies, software, application keys and cracks.
Real Estate - Sites that provide information or services for renting, selling, or buying property.
Religion - Sites that provide information on one or more religious beliefs, practices, or are affiliated with a religious institution such as a church or synagogue.
Search Engines & Portals - Sites that enable their visitors to search the Internet or whose main focus is to provide links to other internet sites.
Shopping - Sites that sell products or services, normally with an online purchasing interface.
Social Networking - Sites that provide a community portal whereby members join and contribute posts or media and forge connections with other members.
Sports - Sites that contain information about various sports and sporting activities, including sports scores or team information.
Streaming Media - Sites that are mainly dedicated to the serving of video or audio streams and downloads.
Travel - Sites that focus on travel planning services, travel reservations, and tourist information.
Terrorism & Hate - Sites that pare primarily focused on promoting terrorism or hate.
Vehicles - Sites that mainly hold discussions or share information about vehicles, including cars, trucks, boats and aircraft.
Virtual Reality - Sites that host files specific to virtual reality or run communities related to the technology.
Weapons - Sites that primarily discuss, review, or sell items such as hunting knives, guns, rifles, or BB guns.
Webmail & Chat - Sites which provide chat or text messaging services or such abilities through a download or application.
SafeSearch
DNSFilter is able to offer Google, Bing, and YouTube SafeSearch options. DNSFilter simply offers the features already provided by these services, but makes it easy to enforce. SafeSearch cannot be overridden by the endusers if the SafeSearch options are enabled in your Filtering Policy (and you ensure that users are using our service for DNS).
SafeSearch Precedence
Enabling the SafeSearch options for a policy will override any blocking for the affected sites that would normally be blocked by the "Search Engines & Portals" category.
If you truly wish to ensure that Google, Bing, etc are blocked, you must disable the SafeSearch toggle(s) on the policy.
The same warning applies to YouTube (normally blocked by the "Entertainment" category)
Read more about each SafeSearch offering below:
Threat Categories
Threats are domains which host potentially malicious resources that may result in:
- Circumventing DNSFilter’s protection (VPNs, Proxies)
- Outbound attacks from your network
- Compromise of usernames, passwords, or other sensitive data
- Excess system resource utilization
- Malware and/or Ransomware Compromise
These can also exist in the following content categories:
Hacking & Cracking: 
P2P & Illegal: 
Just as with content categories, clicking on a particular classification will turn the color Red, and show a 🚫 icon. This indicates that blocking is active.
Botnet: 
Crytpomining: 
Malware: 
New Domains: 
Phishing & Deception: 
Proxy Filter & Avoidance: 
Translation Sites: 
Very New Domains:
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