Celebrating Our DNS Blocklist Community's Success

A Year of Gratitude: Thank You for an Incredible 2025!

As the year draws to a close, it's time to pause and reflect on the incredible journey we've shared. This message is for our amazing community, a heartfelt thank you for your unwavering support of the DNS blocklists and DNS servers throughout 2025. Your engagement, dedication, and passion have been the driving force behind the success and continuous improvement of these vital tools. We've seen remarkable growth and significant advancements, all thanks to each and every one of you who contributed in countless ways. From reporting bugs to suggesting features, your input has been invaluable, shaping the trajectory of our projects and ensuring they remain at the forefront of online protection.

Your Feedback: The Cornerstone of Our Progress

Every piece of feedback, every detailed bug report, and every thoughtful suggestion you've shared has played a crucial role in enhancing the stability, expanding the coverage, and improving the overall usability of our DNS blocklists and DNS servers. It's through your keen observations that we identify areas for improvement and pinpoint potential issues before they become widespread. This collaborative approach ensures that our services are not just functional but exceptionally effective in their mission to provide a cleaner, safer, and more private internet experience. We understand that the digital landscape is constantly shifting, and your insights help us stay ahead of the curve, adapting to new threats and evolving user needs. The detailed reports you provide often save us hours of troubleshooting and allow us to implement fixes and enhancements with remarkable speed and accuracy. We truly value the time and effort you invest in helping us refine these tools, making them more robust and reliable for everyone. Your commitment to excellence is what sets our community apart and drives us to continually seek new ways to serve you better.

Beyond Bug Reports: Diverse Contributions That Matter

We want to extend a special thank you to everyone who went above and beyond. This includes those who diligently reported issues, tirelessly tested updates to ensure their quality, contributed valuable improvements directly to the code or lists, actively promoted the project within their networks, or supported us through donations. Every single contribution, no matter how big or small, makes a tangible difference. Whether it was a star on GitHub, a generous donation, or a constructive discussion in our forums, each gesture signifies the importance you place on this project and fuels our passion for its continued development. These actions don't just provide resources; they offer encouragement and validation, reinforcing our belief that we are building something truly meaningful together. We recognize that contributing to open-source projects requires time and expertise, and we are deeply appreciative of your willingness to share both with us. Your efforts have directly contributed to the growth and sustainability of our DNS solutions, enabling us to maintain and expand our services for the benefit of the entire community.

Navigating the Evolving Digital Landscape Together

In the face of ever-evolving challenges posed by advertising, tracking, and malware domains, your quick insights and collaborative spirit have been absolutely essential in keeping our lists current and effective. The internet is a dynamic environment, and new threats emerge with alarming regularity. Your community's collective vigilance and prompt reporting of suspicious domains are critical to maintaining the integrity and efficacy of our blocklists. This has transformed our community into a trusted space for sharing expertise, resolving complex technical questions, and collaboratively exploring innovative DNS protection strategies. We've fostered an environment where knowledge is shared freely, and where members can learn from each other's experiences. This synergy allows us to tackle complex issues more effectively and develop solutions that are not only reactive but also proactive in anticipating future threats. The shared knowledge within our community empowers individuals and organizations to take greater control of their online security and privacy, building a more resilient digital ecosystem for all.

Looking Ahead: A Promising 2026

As we celebrate the successes of 2025, we are also incredibly excited about what the future holds. We are committed to continuing our work, expanding features, developing new safeguards, and strengthening online privacy for everyone. We look forward to our continued collaboration in 2026, building upon the strong foundation we've established together. The insights gained from this past year will guide our efforts as we aim to introduce even more powerful tools and innovative solutions to combat the ever-growing challenges of online privacy and security. Your ongoing participation, feedback, and support will be crucial as we embark on this next chapter. We are eager to explore new frontiers in DNS technology and bring you even more comprehensive protection against intrusive advertising, malicious actors, and invasive tracking. Together, we will continue to make the internet a safer and more private place for all users.

Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year!

On behalf of the entire team, we wish you and your families a joyful holiday season. May you find moments of rest, reflection, and happiness during this special time. We also extend our warmest wishes for a prosperous New Year. May 2026 be filled with health, success, and continued collaboration. Thank you once again for being an integral part of our community. Your contributions are deeply valued, and we are immensely grateful for your trust and support.

With sincere thanks and anticipation for the year ahead,

Gerd

For further insights into DNS security and online privacy, consider exploring resources from trusted organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) or the Internet Society (ISOC).