Simple DNSCrypt Changelog

What's new in Simple DNSCrypt 0.7.1

Apr 11, 2020
  • Updated dnscrypt-proxy to 2.0.42
  • Updated several languages
  • Updated dependencies
  • Added: Remember window size

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.7.0 (Nov 17, 2019)

  • Fixes a small issue in 0.6.9 which doesn't add the relays as source on an update

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.6.9 (Nov 16, 2019)

  • Uses dnscrypt-proxy to 2.0.31
  • Added Anonymized DNS
  • Added dnscrypt-proxy logfile do advanced settings
  • Set working directory on startup (see #449)
  • Updated dependencies
  • Fixed some UI problems

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.6.6 (Jun 5, 2019)

  • Updated dnscrypt-proxy to 2.0.25
  • The example IP address for network probes didn't work on Windows - This is a regression introduced in version 2.0.24.

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.6.5 (Jun 4, 2019)

  • Updated dnscrypt-proxy to 2.0.25
  • The example IP address for network probes didn't work on Windows - This is a regression introduced in version 2.0.24.

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.6.4 (Apr 8, 2019)

  • Updated dnscrypt-proxy to 2.0.22
  • Updated several languages
  • Updated dependencies

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.6.2 (Dec 4, 2018)

  • Fixes the detection of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017
  • Updated Turkish language

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.6.1 (Dec 3, 2018)

  • Added netprobe_timeout to advanced settings
  • Added filters for: dnscrypt_servers and doh_servers
  • Moved uninstall service to main tab (deactivated if no service is installed)
  • Fixed Uninstall.exe where the windows service was not uninstalled correctly
  • Added an option to keep the dnscrypt-proxy.toml after an update (>0.6.1)

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.6.0 (Nov 24, 2018)

  • Added: Proxy support
  • Updated: to dnscrypt-proxy 2.0.19
  • New Languages:
  • Dutch

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.5.8 (Sep 14, 2018)

  • New: start in system tray support
  • New: support to disable tray mode
  • New: domain block list clear button
  • New Languages:
  • Filipino
  • Special thanks to @Mongogamer!

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.5.7 (Sep 12, 2018)

  • Fix: silent update
  • Updated: to dnscrypt-proxy 2.0.16
  • New Languages:
  • Danish
  • Portoguese (Brasil)

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.5.6 (Jun 18, 2018)

  • New: Added ReturnCode to QueryLog
  • New: Added silent update option (false by default)
  • Fix: QueryLog Auto-Scroll by default #323
  • Fix: UI problem in resolvers tab #288, #292
  • Updated: to dnscrypt-proxy 2.0.15
  • New Languages:
  • Swedish

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.5.5 (Jun 1, 2018)

  • Fix: Cannot Change Fallback Resolver #289
  • Fix: Create log directory, if not available
  • Fix: Prevent multiple instances of SimpleDnsCrypt
  • New: Option to set listen_addresses #301
  • Updated: dependencies
  • Updated: to dnscrypt-proxy 2.0.14
  • New Languages:
  • Romanian
  • Korean
  • Japanese
  • Malay
  • Czech
  • Finish
  • Thai

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.5.4 (Apr 2, 2018)

  • Updated to dnscrypt-proxy 2.0.8
  • New: Tray Icon
  • New: fallback_resolver can now be configured
  • Fix: Changing the DNS Servers filtering does not un-select entries (#277)
  • Updated some translations

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.5.3 (Mar 5, 2018)

  • Fix: Domain Block Log issue (#246)
  • Fix: Domain Blacklist issue (#245)
  • New languages: Turkish and Traditional Chinese
  • Updated some translations
  • Added dynamic width and height to some tabs.
  • Updated to dnscrypt-proxy 2.0.6
  • Fixes a crash occasionally happening when using DoH servers, with stamps not containing any IP addresses, a DNSSEC-signed name, a non-working system DNS configuration, and a fallback server supporting DNSSEC (2.0.5).
  • Automatic log files rotation was finally implemented (2.0.6).
  • A bug with source names including CNAME records was fixed (2.0.6).

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.5.2 (Feb 25, 2018)

  • Fix: Keep user settings after an update (#234)
  • New: Act as global resolver (#240)
  • Updated some translations
  • Updated to dnscrypt-proxy 2.0.4:
  • Fixes a regression with truncated packets (2.0.4)
  • Load balancing: resolvers that respond promptly, but with bogus responses are now gradually removed from the preferred pool (2.0.3)

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.5.1 (Feb 21, 2018)

  • Updated to dnscrypt-proxy 2.0.2 (Improved load-balancing algorithm, which should result in lower latency)

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.5.0 (Feb 21, 2018)

  • Dnscrypt-proxy has been updated to version 2.0.1
  • Updated some language files
  • It is now possible to add hosts directly from the block log to the whitelist
  • It is now possible to add hosts directly from the query log to the blacklist
  • Simplednscrypt automatically restarts the service when the blacklist is regenerated (if the service has already been started)
  • An error which could cause the application to crash in case of missing blacklist or whitelist file has been fixed

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.4.9 (Feb 19, 2018)

  • The QueryLog can now be deactivated #226
  • The path of the QueryLog file can now be customized
  • New: Simple DnsCrypt can now configure the "Domain Blacklist"
  • New: Simple DnsCrypt now has a "BlockLog" tab

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.4.8 (Feb 13, 2018)

  • Polish translation was added
  • Existing translations have been updated
  • Spanish translation has been fixed, Simple DnsCrypt now starts again!

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.4.7 (Feb 12, 2018)

  • Fixed problem with splash screen if AutoUpdate function was disabled
  • There was a problem that the Chinese translation didn't load
  • Check the availability of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 at startup.
  • Localization of further strings

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.4.6 (Feb 11, 2018)

  • Fixed a bug that didn't start the GUI in case of missing translations (#214)
  • Fixed a bug in the update system
  • Added missing App.config to the installer bundle
  • Updated some translations

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.4.5 (Feb 9, 2018)

  • First version with dnscrypt-proxy 2.0.0
  • Simple DNSCrypt 0.4.5 contains all configuration options to easily install, uninstall and configure dnscrypt-proxy.
  • Further options such as: Blacklist, IP-Blacklist, Forwarding, Cloaking or the manual administration of single "server sources" will follow in later versions (sorry for that delay).
  • Some translations are still missing: https://poeditor.com/join/project/3frSzJtSqc
  • Note: It may be necessary to manually remove old versions of Simple DNSCrypt on some systems.

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.4.3 / 0.4.5 Alpha 4 (Feb 5, 2018)

  • includes dnscrypt-proxy 2.0.0rc2
  • basic filters
  • automatic mode or single resolver
  • query log (without blocklist)
  • uninstall service

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.4.5 Alpha 3 (Feb 2, 2018)

  • dnscrypt-proxy2.0.0rc

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.4.3 (Oct 23, 2017)

  • Updated dnscrypt-proxy to 1.9.5
  • Updated dnscrypt-resolver.csv
  • Added Traditional Chinese translation (@porsche613)
  • Added Norwegian translation (@niikoo)
  • Added libdcplugin_ldns_forwarding (@socrat3z)
  • Added x64 build
  • Updated dependencies

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.4.2 (Mar 4, 2017)

  • Updated dnscrypt-proxy to 1.9.4
  • Updated dnscrypt-resolver.csv
  • Updated Chinese translation (@jerryhou85)
  • Added Bulgarian translation (@rddim)
  • Updated dependencies

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.4.1 (Jan 22, 2017)

  • Updated dnscrypt-proxy to 1.9.3
  • Updated dnscrypt-resolver.csv
  • Include Universal C Runtime DLLs (KB2999226)
  • Updated Spanish translation (@pablomh)
  • Updated French translation (@didihu)
  • Updated Indonesian translation (@christantoan)
  • Updated Swedish translation (@eson57)
  • Updated Russian translation (Vlad)
  • Updated Uninstall.exe (clear network cards)
  • Fixed the update check (there are now UnitTests!)
  • Note: There was a bug in the update parser (0.3.9 and 0.4.0). So maybe you need to download this release manually. Sorry!

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.4.0 (Jan 5, 2017)

  • Added Tab: Live Log (watch the dns log within Simple DNSCrypt) Fixes #39.
  • Added Persian/Farsi translation (@robin98)
  • Updated Spanish translation (@pablomh)

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.3.9 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Fix resolver update button
  • Switch to .NET 4.6 (the block list now can download remote files with TLS 1.2)
  • Support DNSCrypt v2 on certificate validation (analyse button)
  • Remove failed resolvers from the list (analyse button)

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.3.8 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Updated dnscrypt-proxy to 1.9.1
  • Added cache plugin (libdcplugin_cache)
  • Added new tab: Block and Blacklist
  • Updated dependencies
  • Updated dnscrypt-resolver.csv
  • Small fix with the IPv6 filter
  • Added analyse option for resolvers (reponse time and certificate validation)

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.3.7 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • Updated dnscrypt-proxy to 1.8.1
  • Add secondary resolver support (Fixes #3)
  • Updated dnscrypt-resolver.csv
  • Changed default resolvers
  • Added Danish translation
  • Added Italian translation
  • Updated dependencies

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.3.6 (Aug 25, 2016)

  • Fixed default language after installation/update (Fixes #54)
  • Updated dnscrypt-resolver.csv
  • Added Spanish translation (@bcien)
  • Added Swedish translation (@eson57)

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.3.5 (Aug 8, 2016)

  • Updated dnscrypt-proxy (1.7.0)
  • Updated dnscrypt-resolver.csv
  • Added config parameter: UpdateResolverListOnStart
  • Added config parameter: UseIpv6 (experimental). See #1 and #58.
  • Fixed default language after installation/update
  • Added fallback URL (https://download.dnscrypt.org/dnscrypt-proxy/*) for dnscrypt-resolver.csv and dnscrypt-resolver.csv.minisig
  • Updated libsodium-net
  • Added new dialog to the installer (create desktop shortcut). Fixes #59.
  • Fixed live translation

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.3.4 (Jul 20, 2016)

  • Updated dnscrypt-resolvers.csv
  • Added Turkish translation (@emirgian)
  • Added an user configuration file (to keep settings after an update)
  • Added live translation menu
  • Fixed some style issues

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.3.3 (Jul 13, 2016)

  • Updated dnscrypt-resolvers.csv
  • Added Russian translation (Vlad)
  • Fixed C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 dependencies

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.3.2 (Jun 8, 2016)

  • Updated dependencies
  • Added Simplified Chinese translation (@jerryhou85)
  • Moved libsodium from tmp folder to installation directory
  • Added Authenticode Tools check to validate the signed files
  • Updated dnscrypt-resolvers.csv
  • Changed default resolvers
  • Add quotation marks for existing installations (this fixes a vulnerability, where the dnscrypt-proxy path contains spaces: 3e6b394).

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.3.1 (Feb 8, 2016)

  • Added new plugin:
  • libdcplugin_ldns_blocking

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.3.0 (Feb 4, 2016)

  • Updated some dependencies
  • Updated dnscrypt-proxy (1.6.1)
  • Updated dnscrypt-resolvers.csv
  • Added French translation (@didihu)
  • Several stylefixes (@thedroidgeek)
  • Added automatic installation of C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 x86

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.2.9 (Feb 4, 2016)

  • Changed default/backup resolvers
  • Load resolver list on startup (synchronously)
  • Do not configure the local network cards if the service is not running
  • Updated dependencies
  • Updated dnscrypt-resolvers.csv

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.2.8 (Feb 4, 2016)

  • Added dutch translation (Tim Tyteca)
  • The application now restores the resolver correctly
  • SetNameservers on unplugged adapters. Fixes #14.
  • Automatic download the resolver list on startup Fixes #15.
  • Added support for custom ports (first step to unbound). Fixes #7.
  • Updated dependencies
  • Several stylefixes
  • Note: There was a bad public key inside the previous version (0.2.7). So maybe you need to download this release manually. Sorry!

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.2.7 (Feb 4, 2016)

  • Fixed auto size
  • Fixed dublicated entries in the resolver list
  • Application now shows also unconnected network cards
  • Added indonesian translation, thanks to: @christantoan
  • New installer prerequisites (Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package)

New in Simple DNSCrypt 0.2.6 (Feb 4, 2016)

  • Secondary resolver support is currently disabled (will be available with the new dnscrypt-proxy update)
  • IPv6 is also disabled