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A Fresh Identity for DNS Explorer
While DNSai.com retains its familiar whale logo, the DNS Explorer desktop application now features a brand new identity: an octopus wearing a diving helmet. We'll miss our original logo featuring a mountaineer explorer—it served us well and represented the spirit of discovery that DNS Explorer was built upon. But as we evolve, so does our brand.
Original Logo
New Logo
The octopus provides a powerful analogy from nature. Just as an octopus extends its tentacles outward to explore its environment, DNS data branches and expands across interconnected networks. The tentacles expand and contract, reaching into every corner—much like how DNS Explorer traces the intricate web of DNS records, subdomains, mail servers, and authentication protocols across the internet.
Octopi also possess remarkable natural camouflage abilities, which aligns perfectly with the core mission of DNS Explorer: helping organizations understand where they have DNS exposure. DNS records often reveal more about an organization's infrastructure than intended, and DNS Explorer brings this hidden information to light. As a cyber security first organization, DNSai designed this new branding to resonate more strongly with cyber security teams, penetration testers, and security-focused IT professionals who rely on DNS Explorer for threat intelligence and infrastructure analysis.
The diving helmet and breathing apparatus make the logo unique and thought-provoking. Some customers have noted it resembles a space helmet—and that interpretation fits perfectly with our vision. DNS Explorer encourages users to venture beyond the average lookup, to explore what lies beneath the surface, and to understand what exists beyond the visible domain layer. Whether you see a deep-sea diver or a space explorer, the message is the same: go deeper, discover more.
February 2025
Both the macOS and Windows 11 versions have undergone a complete code overhaul. Previous iterations of DNS Explorer were built entirely in Python, including the user interface. Both platforms now run in native code formats optimized for their respective operating systems, delivering significantly improved performance, responsiveness, and system integration.
Backend DNS lookup processes now include an added layer of DNS resolver redundancy for improved accuracy and reliability. Multiple resolvers are queried to ensure consistent results and reduce the impact of any single resolver's temporary issues.
The following lookup criteria have been added to Advanced scans:
License authorization has been improved for both platforms. Users now have access to the DNS Explorer Account Portal where they can view license keys associated with their email address.
Note: When licenses are purchased in bulk by a manager or purchasing department, the license keys are associated with the purchaser's contact email. Individual users can still activate licenses provided by their manager or purchasing agent, even if those licenses don't appear in their personal account portal.
Released: February 2025
Released: February 2025
The Windows version is currently in beta while we await our new Code Signing Certificate Authority credentials. The MSIX package is fully functional but may trigger Windows SmartScreen warnings due to the pending code signature.
Installation: The download .zip file includes a batch file and PowerShell script to assist with installing the beta version. Follow the included instructions to complete the installation process.
Released: February 2025
Released: January 2025
Released: December 2024
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DNS Explorer (Windows 11) version 3.99_beta
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DNS Explorer (macOS) version 4.01