dnslookup

dnslookup 1.12.0

Simple command line utility to make DNS lookups to the specified server

  • By Andrey Meshkov
  • Open Source
  • Portable
  • Updated Jun 1, 2026
Download for Windows

About dnslookup

Simple command line utility to make DNS lookups to the specified server

Technical details

PublisherAndrey Meshkov
Version1.12.0
Release date2026-06-01
LicenseMIT
Installer typezip
Architecturex86, x64
Package IDameshkov.dnslookup

Install dnslookup from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=ameshkov.dnslookup -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=ameshkov.dnslookup -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=ameshkov.dnslookup -e

dnslookup version history

1.11.2 Dec 18, 2025

Updated dependencies

1.11.1 Jun 23, 2024
  • Fixed unnecessary error when running with no arguments: #72
1.11.0 Jun 18, 2024
  • Simplified rDNS lookups: #71

Other versions

  • 1.10.1
  • 1.10.0
  • 1.9.1

Frequently asked questions

Is dnslookup free?

Yes. dnslookup is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of dnslookup?

The latest version is 1.12.0, released on Jun 1, 2026.

Is it safe to download dnslookup?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with eed786e7dd4e7b9b89913ed1c4eb8b62304d895fe8e0ffa6b9eb5f7aa4972593.

Which Windows versions does dnslookup support?

dnslookup runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall dnslookup?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find dnslookup and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=ameshkov.dnslookup -e.

Is there a portable version of dnslookup?

Yes. dnslookup is available as a portable ZIP archive (dnslookup-windows-amd64-v1.12.0.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.