the thing you are looking for is called quad9 (https://quad9.net/).

Proton VPN already uses it's own private and encrypted DNS servers when you connect to a VPN server. What use would it be for public use? It would still have to route through Proton's servers and that would require using their VPN servers which you need an account.

DNS Service like NextDNS but with the power of proton and real privacy.

A service with the features like NextDNS but with the trust and real privacy from proton. Thanks.

YES!!! WE ABSOLUTELY NEED THIS.

Potential duplicate of the following, which has more votes: https://protonmail.uservoice.com/forums/945460-general-ideas/suggestions/7158435-proton-dns-server

A customizable DNS (akin to NEXT DNS where users can do the following:

* Set custom block rules (to supplement Net shields)
* Set schedule (to block social media during night time etc)
* Simple metrics to see what was blocked, find issues etc

For free users that would be limited, for paid users there would be more customization available.

It would also need to be usable for Proton VPN users

I want to see something similar to mullvad dns with encryption and adblocking capabilities

Partner up with quad9 dns

Something similar to NextDNS.

Quad9 already exists: https://www.quad9.net/ operated by the Swiss-based Quad9 Foundation

In my opinion, this would be out focus for Proton. I'm sure they could do it, but it's better to do a few things real well than to lose focus. Check out NextDNS or RethinkDNS

A public blocking DNS filter somewhat comparable to Mullvad Encrypted DNS would be a welcome addition to Proton's offerings.

Proton VPN with NetShield is sometimes to strict and I would like to have the option to set the filters/blocklist myself like with NextDNS.

I also got the impression Proton VPN uses a lot more battery on my iPhone than NextDNS does. So when I am not on a public WiFi I prefer NextDNS, even when it is less secure. It would be great if Proton would also offer just a DNS service (like NextDNS) and then for extra security the VPN service when on public WiFi.

It would be great to create a custom DNS similar to NextDNS with the trustworthiness of Proton. If it's complicated to integrate it with ProtonVPN, the best approach would be to create a separate service where we could choose our lists and settings. This is because the current NetShield is practically ineffective, as we have no control over what is or isn't being blocked.

Would be goot to have NetShield functionally equivalent to NextDNS or ControlD

If you could make your own NetShield functionally equivalent to NextDNS or ControlD, then I would not require a custom DNS option either, because I could just use Proton. I just don't like the very limited and intransparent functionality of Proton's current integrated DNS option.

I would like to consolidate DNS (currently use Control-D and SmarterDNSProxy in different scenarios) into Proton (currently a Plus user but would upgrade to a single provider very happily)

Yes, it would be nice to have a DNS service similar to Decloudus. Their DNS server blocks all ads, trackers, and malware sites. They also offer a completely degoogled DNS server, and one that allows certain services like Youtube.

It's a paid service, and there's a throttled free version available for free users.

I would open a paid Proton subscription for the half degoogled one. I know there is a lot of value on Protonmail already, but it's not relevant to my interests. This would definitely add value.

This would be a great addition to Proton's security tools.