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1.1.1.1 with WARP Review
Cloudflare's free app: 1.1.1.1 DNS plus the WARP encrypted tunnel
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
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Our verdict
A fit for people who want a free, one-tap encryption layer on public Wi-Fi or a fast DNS with no setup. The trade-off is that WARP gives no choice of server country, so it does not replace a VPN for changing location or reaching region-locked content.
Best for: People who want free encryption on public Wi-Fi
Skip it if: Anyone who needs to pick a server country, hide location or unblock region-locked content
Pros
- Free WARP tier on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux
- One-tap setup; the app is essentially an on/off button
- Policy states data is not sold and no link between IP and visited sites is retained
Cons
- No server location choice; TechRadar notes there is no kill switch
- Cloudflare's docs warn some video and music streaming services may not work properly with WARP on
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
Pros
- Encrypted DNS (DoH/DoT) and an optional 1.1.1.1 for Families filter
Cons
- TechRadar measured WARP at 197 Mbps on its test line and ranks it below top paid VPNs
Best for
- Users who want encrypted DNS, optionally with a malware-filtering family option (1.1.1.1 for Families)
Skip it if
- Users who need VPN features such as a kill switch
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
1.1.1.1 with WARP is Cloudflare's app that combines the public 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver with WARP, an encrypted connection that runs through Cloudflare's network. According to the homepage, WARP replaces the connection between the device and the Internet with a modern protocol that encrypts more traffic, so your ISP cannot see which sites and apps you use. Cloudflare announced WARP on April 1, 2019, and it reached general availability in September 2019 per Wikipedia.
Cloudflare's launch post itself says WARP is technically a VPN, built on WireGuard, but aimed at people unfamiliar with the term. The free tier runs on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux. A local proxy mode that routes only chosen apps through WARP arrived in 2021. WARP+ is the paid tier, using a larger Cloudflare network with more cities that may reduce latency. The business version is a separate product, the Cloudflare One Client.
Pricing and value
The base tier is free. The App Store lists WARP+ Unlimited at USD 4.99 (in-app purchase) and Google Play describes it as a monthly subscription; the Cloudflare homepage states no price. Per Wikipedia, WARP+ was once a capped data plan where referrals earned more data, and it is now a subscription with no data cap. TechRadar says WARP+ works the same as standard WARP apart from back-end routing, and found no notable performance difference.
Limitations to know
Cloudflare's docs say WARP replaces your IP with one that represents your approximate location, and do not say you can change location. Services that use location for content licensing, such as video and music streaming, may not work properly. WARP does not proxy WebRTC traffic, so video calls and some games can bypass it. TechRadar judges it a basic VPN client with no kill switch or server choice, one that cannot match NordVPN or Surfshark. If you need to change location, paid VPNs are the better fit.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
WARP
PersonalFree
Free. Encrypts the connection from the device to Cloudflare's network; no choice of server location.
WARP+ Unlimited
Personal$4.99/mo
USD 4.99 per the App Store (in-app purchase); Google Play describes it as a monthly, auto-renewing subscription. Unlimited WARP+ data, routed over a larger Cloudflare network that may reduce latency.
- Free plan limits
- The free tier is available on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux. The one.one.one.one homepage does not state a WARP+ price.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
The sources consulted show no separate Cloudflare refund policy. WARP+ bought through Google Play or the App Store follows the store's refund rules.
Privacy
Cloudflare's application privacy policy says it does not retain a link between your IP address and the websites you visit. DNS query data sent to 1.1.1.1 is stored without IP addresses or personal information, and bulk DNS query data is kept for 24 hours. Account and operational data (source IP, device details, crash logs) is kept for up to two years after last use. Cloudflare states it will not sell or rent personal information. The policy does not apply when the app runs under an organization's Cloudflare Zero Trust. The 2019 launch post also notes that unencrypted traffic is encrypted only between the device and Cloudflare's network edge.
Frequently asked questions
Is WARP a VPN?
Cloudflare's launch post says WARP is technically a VPN, aimed at people unfamiliar with the term. It encrypts traffic to Cloudflare's network, gives no country choice, and TechRadar notes it does not hide your IP like a traditional VPN.
Is WARP free?
Yes, base WARP is free. WARP+ is a paid monthly subscription; the App Store lists WARP+ Unlimited at USD 4.99.
Can WARP unblock region-locked content?
Do not count on it. Cloudflare's docs say WARP offers no location choice and services that use location for content licensing may not function properly.
Does Cloudflare keep my browsing history?
The policy says Cloudflare does not retain a link between your IP and the sites you visit, and bulk DNS data is kept for 24 hours. Operational data such as source IP and crash logs is kept for up to two years.
Review evidence & sources13
Scores
- Ease of use
- 8.5
- Features
- 5.5
- Value for money
- 8.0
- Performance
- 6.5
- Support
- 5.5
- Privacy & security
- 7.0
Why this score
TechRadar describes the app as install and press On; the desktop client is a small system-tray pop-up, which is awkward for anything more involved.
Why this score
It offers encrypted DNS, 1.1.1.1 for Families, a proxy mode and split tunnelling, but no server selection and, per TechRadar, no kill switch.
Why this score
The base tier is free with no device limit per TechRadar. WARP+ is USD 4.99 a month on the App Store, and TechRadar found no clear performance difference between the two.
Why this score
Cloudflare promotes faster connections, but its docs say WARP trades some throughput for privacy and TechRadar measured only 197 Mbps, below top VPNs.
Why this score
The sources consulted show only documentation and a community forum; the FAQ page itself points users to the forum for WARP+ questions.
Why this score
The policy is explicit about retention and not selling data, and TechRadar notes Cloudflare had 1.1.1.1 audited for its no-logs claim. However, WARP does not hide IP like a traditional VPN and operational data is kept for up to two years.
What users say
- App Store4.5/5 · 216,000
- Google Play4.1/5 · 1,380,000
Sources
- Vendor-providedOfficial site (one.one.one.one)Nov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedCloudflare WARP client docsNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedWARP get started (supported OS)Nov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedWARP known issues and FAQNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedCloudflare Application Privacy PolicyNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedCloudflare blog: 1.1.1.1 with WARP launch (2019-04-01)Nov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedCloudflare blog: WARP for Linux and Proxy Mode (2021-06-17)Nov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedCloudflare blog: WARP tagNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedCloudflare blog: history of WARP (2025-10-29)Nov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listingNov 10, 2026
- storeGoogle Play listingNov 10, 2026
- Community-reportedWikipedia: 1.1.1.1Nov 10, 2026
- pressTechRadar: Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) review (updated 2025-05-09)Nov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- Cloudflare
- Headquarters
- United States
- Launched
- 2019
- Category
- Utilities
Capabilities
- Mobile app
Platforms
- iOS
- Android
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
Interface languages
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Spanish
- French
- Korean
- German
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Indonesian
Integrations
- Cloudflare Zero Trust (Cloudflare One Client)
- 1.1.1.1 for Families
Support
- Help center
- Community forum
Change history
- Update.Cloudflare publishes a post on the history of WARP and how its first version worked as a VPN on the Linux networking stack.
- Feature.Cloudflare announces that the WARP client supports post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
- Feature.Cloudflare announces WARP for Linux (warp-cli command line) and a local proxy mode.
Full change history (7)
- Launch.WARP is released to the public inside the 1.1.1.1 app.
- Launch.Cloudflare announces 1.1.1.1 with WARP, built on WireGuard, with a planned paid WARP+ tier.
- Launch.The 1.1.1.1 mobile app for Android and iOS launches, encrypting DNS queries over HTTPS or TLS.
- Launch.Cloudflare launches the 1.1.1.1 public DNS service with APNIC.
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