--- title: Webroot DNS Protection Reviews meta\_title: 'Webroot DNS Protection Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 86 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Webroot DNS Protection works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.4 review\_count: 86 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Network Security url: https://www.g2.com/categories/network-security --- # Webroot DNS Protection Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Webroot DNS Protection but has limited features. Are you part of the Webroot DNS Protection team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! What if you could stop up to 88% of known malware BEFORE it hit endpoints and networks? Well, you can. Webroot® DNS Protection works at the DNS layer to prevent malicious traffic and block malware before it infiltrates your networks, endpoints, and end users. Plus, it’s the first DNS filtering product on the market to combine privacy and security by handling DNS over HTTPS (DoH) requests. Here’s a real-world testimonial from a Webroot partner case study: “We blocked 135,470 risky DNS lookups in the first 30 days.” – Bobby Sowder, Director of Client Success, Greystone Technology With over 5000 endpoints under management, Greystone Technology has seen first-hand how a layered approach to cybersecurity makes their business and customers more resilient against cyber threats. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Powered by the proprietary Webroot® Platform, our proprietary threat intelligence architecture that is trusted by industry-leading network and security providers worldwide, DNS Protection is a lightweight, easy-to-implement domain filtering service designed to improve security with more granular control over internet access. Get the visibility and control you need to successfully stop cyberattacks at the DNS layer — before they hit your business or clients. * * * Seller [OpenText](https://www.g2.com/sellers/opentext) Discussions [Webroot DNS Protection Community](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/discuss) Languages Supported English Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Keenan Humphrey (Webroot Community Specialist) Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 2 months ### Return on Investment 9 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Cisco Umbrella](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Cisco Umbrella") Cisco Umbrella 4.4/5(284) ](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) [ ![DNSFilter](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "DNSFilter") DNSFilter 4.6/5(272) ](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews) [ ![WebTitan Web Filter](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "WebTitan Web Filter") WebTitan Web Filter 4.3/5(85) ](https://www.g2.com/products/webtitan-web-filter/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 86 real user reviews. Implementation Time 2 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) KD Koby D. Advanced Services Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/5/2021 "Easy to use and very low profile" 4/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? My favorite part about Webroot DNS Protect is that it is virtually silent. I can turn it on for clients and the majority of them never even realize it is active unless they manage to hit a page that we have blocked. The setup process is not perfect by any means, but it is fairly simple to follow the instructions and begin testing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? As previously mentioned, there are a few things in the setup that could be a little better explained, but most of the documentation is sound. The primary complaint that I have is that I have to fight the DNS configuration when I am attempting to set a static IP address on my machine. A technician mode or something that can be used to temporarily override the DNS settings would be a fantastic addition. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection: I think Webroot DNS Protection is a fantastic product, especially because it is fairly "Set and Forget" and does not require much effort to administer at all. Adjusting policies is easy and can be done on the fly and on a per organization basis if you manage multiple tenants. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? Webroot DNS Protection offers an additional layer of protection that we already have in place with firewalls and other security features. However, the biggest benefit to Webroot DNS Protection is that it follows you everywhere. Once you leave the office, a firewall is useless. Webroot DNS Protection extends the defensive line out into the world, whether you are at home, a coffee shop, or an airport. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") AI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/13/2021 "Simple to use and effective" 4/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? The best thing about Webroot DNS is how easy it is to use. It has default policies to use, and I don't have to set up my own essentially. It is pretty much a firewall for people on the go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? I dislike the fact there aren't more options to do. As of now, all I can do is block a domain and change policies. I feel there should be more customization or more features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection: Just keep tabs on changes that need to be made and what the company is looking for in the product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? The main issue that was resolved is that we stopped people from using their work PCs from going to sites they did not need to go to that are not blocked by a standard company firewall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 8/9/2021 Validated ReviewerSource: Organic GK Gordon K. Technical Director Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/28/2021 "Another Protection Layer" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? The setup is pretty straight forward, and any issues you do experience technical support is there to assist very quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? I do not have any real dislikes, other than possibly for speeding up the caching side of things when changes are made. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection: Take the time to go over the requirements, installation etc. and things will go smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? When dealing with the building trade... the guys do have a tendency to wander to sites in their lunch breaks... that while fine at home, are not really suitable for the work laptop lets say! The DNS protection has allowed a very simple way to monitor and control this particular challenge, and if they do have connectivity issues... well they certainly don't get on the phone to complain to tech support about it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") AI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/22/2019 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "DNS filtering is efficient at improving cyber security for my clients and their well-being." 4.5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? The Webroot DNS Protection helps me, for the lack of a better phrase, sleep better at night knowing there is an extra layer of protection to my user base. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? The management console can be cumbersome to navigate and the reporting needs to be refined Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection: I'd highly suggest investigating other alternatives to Webroot DNS Protection prior to making a commitment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? DNS filtering is indispensable for us to protect our customers against the growing amount of phishing and malware on the internet. Cyber criminals love to use phishing links to get web surfers’ personal and corporate information. Phishers’ victims bear the consequences which vary from mildly negative to tremendously devastating, like loss of large sums of money from bank accounts. We can help ensure that doesn’t happen with Webroot DNS Protection! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 4/13/2021 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Stephan v.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Stephan v.") SV Stephan v. Tenable Guru and SentinelOne Pre-sales Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/26/2021 "REVIEW Webroot DNS Protection" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? Powerful tool, yet surprisingly simple to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? Console feels a little outdated, cant wait to see the new update Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection: Keep updating the product and features, i love this solution Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? COntent filtering became alot easier for managing our Work from home clients Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 Icon 9/29/2022 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign MH Martin H. Managing Director Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/20/2021 "Solid product with a few flaws" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? The interface is very intuitive, it’s been designed well for MSP’s unlike many other DNS products and it’s fairly lightweight and unobtrusive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? In some instances it can cause applications to fail and cause connectivity issues with end users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection: A worthy option when considering DNS. No solutions are perfect but depending on your business l, especially if you are an MSP Webroot is a good choice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? DNS filtering is a key element in the cyber security mix and is especially useful for mobile devices like laptops, when they move outside of the corporate network and outside of the protection of the local firewall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") AI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/22/2021 "DNS REview" 2/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? Webroot DNS Protection is simple but effective. The detailed reports allow you to generate reports all within the GSM console. You are able to block threats at the domain level and control at using preconfigured policies if you wish to Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? There is nothing I have found that isn't to like Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection: For companies that are looking to implement Webroot DNS protection I would recommend that you implement this on a test basis to being with to determine how adequate the protection is at a client level Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? It allows us to see what threats are detected and proactively monitor these. We are able to customise the policies to ensure a higher standard of protection on the network Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") AI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/28/2021 "So simple to setup and configure, excellent service" 4/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? Protects endpoints away from corporate firewall Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? Haven't found any down sides at the moment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection: Stop thinking about it and start configuring it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? I can sleep at night knowing that my end users are protected when working remotely Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 8/30/2021 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign AB Adrian B. Helpdesk Support Analyst Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 3/24/2021 "Destination - Trusted" 5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? Encryption of DNS requests ensures that submissions made to DNS servers are not intercepted and false information is returned causing you to be directed to dangerous and malicious sites, on any platform. Being able to fine tune its application across the network and hardware estate Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? No current agents available for non-Windows devices to allow protection when outside of the network Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection: Fully featured application to protect users in the organisation. Ease of deployment - minutes to configure and protect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? Protecting users as they search the web or click URL links knowing that the DNS requests are returned with the correct destination server information. Stopping Malware mis-directing traffic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Michael O.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Michael O.") MO Michael O. Managing Director Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/18/2020 "Easy to configure and use. Seamless protection!" 5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? Controlled using the same cloud based control panel and agent as the Endpoint Protection deployment of the DNS protection agent is easy and provides a configurable security safety net for browsing. The DNS servers allow protecting entire internet connections albeit unsophisticatedly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? The caching interval on the DNS servers is far too high, it takes a good 72 hours to pick up changes after they are made. Lack of MacOS agent support and poor logging/integrations are downsides. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? Basic web filtering needs and security needs. Better more secure browsing across our client base. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 2/5/2021 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ## Questions about Webroot DNS Protection? 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[ Ask about Webroot DNS Protection ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/discussions/new) ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • Last activity over 6 years ago Who is Webroot SecureAnywhere® DNS Protection for? 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-is-webroot-secureanywhere-dns-protection-for) ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • Last activity over 6 years ago Do I need to install an agent to manage DNS Protection? 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-i-need-to-install-an-agent-to-manage-dns-protection) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/discuss) ## Pricing Insights Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 2 months ### Return on Investment 9 months ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/pricing) Webroot DNS Protection Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_17d330a37bc2914fb3e2655da70c7a34/cisco-umbrella.png "Product Avatar Image") Cisco Umbrella 4.4/5(284) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/cisco-umbrella-vs-opentext-webroot-dns-protection) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_0c2a1c4d49999e3fd307b8ab0b1fe7af/dnsfilter.jpg "Product Avatar Image") DNSFilter 4.6/5(272) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/dnsfilter-vs-opentext-webroot-dns-protection) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_373119eef0e7e070946a2605069e12a7/webtitan-web-filter.png "Product Avatar Image") WebTitan Web Filter 4.3/5(85) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/webtitan-web-filter-vs-opentext-webroot-dns-protection) ##### ##### Webroot DNS Protection Features Protection DNS Protection Quarantine Continuous Monitoring Functionality DNS Lookups Threat Intelligence Advanced Traffic Filtering Administration Whitelisting Policy Enforcement Incident Reports [ View More Features ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/features) ##### Categories on G2 [DDoS Protection](https://www.g2.com/categories/ddos-protection)[DNS Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/dns-security-solutions) ##### Explore More [What are the most popular payroll software options?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-most-popular-payroll-software-options)[Top-rated AI tools for creating training videos](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-top-rated-ai-tools-for-creating-training-videos-for-small-businesses)[Popular data observability tools](https://www.g2.com/discussions/popular-data-observability-tools) [What's the best value employee identity theft protection app for remote workers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-value-employee-identity-theft-protection-app-for-remote-workers)[Best audit management software for small businesses](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-audit-management-software-for-small-businesses)[What K-12 student information systems are easiest to use for teachers and non-technical administrative staff?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-k-12-student-information-systems-are-easiest-to-use-for-teachers-and-non-technical-administrative-staff) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)