Safer Internet
for Australian Families
ShomerDNS is a free, privacy-first DNS filtering service, hosted in Sydney, that shields your home from harmful content — inspired by Jewish values, built for every family.
Hosted in Sydney • No software to install • No accounts required • No data collected
Why Families Choose ShomerDNS
Set it up once and protect every device in your home.
No subscriptions, no downloads, no complexity.
Blocks Harmful Content
Automatically filters adult content, malware, phishing, ads and hundreds of other threat categories at the network level — before they ever reach your devices.
Private by Design
Every query travels over encrypted DNS-over-TLS, so it can’t be seen or tampered with in transit — and it’s never logged or sold.
Built on Jewish Values
Inspired by Shmiras Einayim, Chinuch, and Chesed — created to give parents practical tools to raise children with a healthier relationship with the internet.
Completely Free
No ads, no fees, no hidden costs. ShomerDNS is a non-commercial community service. We ask only that you share it if you find it useful. See FAQs.
What ShomerDNS Blocks
Our continuously updated blocklists cover a wide range of harmful and inappropriate content categories:
- Pornographic websites
- Advertisements & trackers
- Malware & ransomware
- Phishing & scam sites
- Adult chat & dating
- Drugs & gambling
- Proxies & anonymisers
- AI content sites
- And many more…
Need custom rules? You can create your own allow and block lists. Learn how →
Why It Matters in Australia
Since 10 December 2025, under-16s in Australia have been barred from holding accounts on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube. It’s a welcome step, but early results show most kids are still getting around it. The law can’t reach the devices in your home. A filter can.
Hosted in Sydney
Our server is in Sydney, so lookups are fast anywhere in Australia — on the NBN, 5G or public Wi-Fi.
No Big Tech in the Middle
Our server looks up every website itself. Your lookups are never handed to Google, Cloudflare or your internet provider.
Fills the Gaps in the Ban
Age checks can be dodged with a different birthday or a parent’s account. A DNS filter works on the device itself, whatever app or account is used. Read our guide →
Works with eSafety Advice
ShomerDNS is one layer of protection. Pair it with the eSafety Commissioner’s guides for parents and regular conversations at home.
The Values Behind ShomerDNS
This service was created with deep care for the community, guided by timeless Jewish principles.
Guarding the eyes — protecting family members from harmful and inappropriate online content.
Supporting parents in the digital age — giving families practical tools to raise children safely.
Respecting every user’s dignity — this is a filter, not a surveillance system.
A non-commercial, community-driven service — given freely as an act of kindness to all.
Privacy First, Always
We don’t collect personal data or track users. Your DNS queries are processed in real time and never stored. Read our Privacy Statement →
Latest Articles
Ofcom's Verdict: UK Safety Rules Haven't Cut Children's Exposure to Harmful Content
Nine months after the UK's child safety duties took effect, Ofcom found no significant change in how many children see harmful content online. Here's what the report found, why platform rules fall short, and what parents can do at home.
Kosher Browser + ShomerDNS: Two Layers of Protection That Work Together
Kosher Browser, a free extension, adds YouTube channel control, word filtering and child profiles inside Chrome, Firefox and Android. ShomerDNS covers every app and device underneath. Here's why we recommend using both.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: The Gaps Parents Need to Know
Which apps Australia's social media minimum age covers, which ones eSafety says it doesn't, what the first months have shown, and practical ways to fill the gaps at home.
Read more on the Articles page →
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Setup takes just a few minutes on any device — no software to install, no account required.
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