# Easy DNS lookup

> Utility to do DNS lookups directly to DNS APIs and display the response in the addon.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/easy-dns-lookup](https://chrome-stats.com/d/easy-dns-lookup)

## Overview

- **ID:** `easy-dns-lookup`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** wesinator
- **Category:** web-development
- **Daily users:** 196
- **Weekly downloads:** 18
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.8.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-28
- **First published:** 2023-02-17
- **Size:** 32 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/easy-dns-lookup/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/wesinator/easydns-browser-extension](https://github.com/wesinator/easydns-browser-extension)

## Description

Easy DNS Lookup is a Chrome extension that enables users to perform DNS queries directly within the browser. It connects seamlessly to trusted DNS over HTTPS (DoH) services like Cloudflare and Google DNS APIs, fetching and displaying responses instantly in an intuitive addon window. This utility simplifies accessing DNS information without needing external tools or command lines.

The extension features a clean interface inspired by the Ubuntu Yaru icon theme, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for developers, network administrators, and tech enthusiasts, Easy DNS Lookup streamlines DNS querying for quick diagnostics and insights.

## Rankings

- #8,389 — Overall
- #3 — lookup
- #35 — easy
- #61 — response
- #80 — contribute
- #132 — owner

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `contextMenus`
- `https://dns.nextdns.io/`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: nextdns.io
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/easy-dns-lookup)