bunny.net announced that Bunny DNS will now be completely free, eliminating query fees and offering free hosting for up to 500 domains per account. The company operates a global network across 119 locations serving over 1.5 million websites, positioning DNS as fundamental infrastructure for internet performance.

Originally built as an advanced routing engine, Bunny DNS processes nearly 200 billion queries monthly across 300,000 domains. Unlike traditional DNS that returns static records, it uses latency data, health checks, and JavaScript to dynamically route requests to optimal destinations, enabling Bunny CDN's performance advantages.

The free tier removes pricing complexity that often complicates infrastructure decisions. Users can migrate zones via automatic scanning or BIND file uploads, then enable CDN and security features directly from DNS records. New improvements include IPv6 support, DNSSEC with NSEC Black Lies for privacy, and modern record types like HTTPS/SVCB and TLSA for certificate validation.

By integrating DNS deeply with their CDN and Shield services, bunny.net streamlines application deployment while removing cost barriers. This positions DNS as the foundational layer for building faster, more secure web applications rather than a premium add-on.