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Afternic.com Website Review

January 17, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Checked by Website Reputation Checker
Table of Contents
Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Afternic → Safety Check

First checked 10 months ago
Trusted but Verify
Content analysis not available
Method: automated checks.
Reputation footprint:
High traffic ranking (#363)

How we scored afternic.com

On-page:
Deals, Parked Domain, Registration Form, Google Tag Manager
SSL Certificate:
Issued by Go Daddy Secure Certificate Authority - G2 on September 17, 2025. Valid for: 13 months (TLS 1.3)
Verified Services:
Dropbox Cloud file storage and sharing service. , Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.).
Positive signals
  • Social Media Links
  • Long Term SSL Certificate
  • Popular Site
  • Established Domain
and 1 more…
Last checked January 17, 2026 at 9:52 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.3.4
This domain was registered 26 years ago through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC and owner is unknown.
For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: 480-624-2505

About afternic.com

We scanned afternic.com and found it to be legitimate. Our analysis shows a good trust score of 69/100, indicating this website appears to be safe to use.

Why is it rated 69/100?

Our security assessment reviewed multiple factors including domain age (27 years old - well established), registrar information (GoDaddy.com, LLC), website popularity (ranked #363 globally), hosting location (US), website content and technology. Based on all the information gathered, we believe this website is legitimate. However, we always recommend verifying the authenticity of any website before making purchases or sharing personal information.

Afternic Digital Footprints

Deals
Parked Domain

This domain (afternic.com) is registered but currently inactive, displaying placeholder content such as advertisements or domain sale notifications. Parked domains are commonly held for future development, resale purposes, or revenue generation through advertising networks, but lack active web services or content.

Registration Form

The afternic.com website implements data collection forms that may request personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. You should verify its legitimacy and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Google Tag Manager

The afternic.com website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it maintains official accounts on social media, which is a positive sign of credibility and engagement.

Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for afternic.com is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.

Popular Site

Traffic analysis indicates afternic.com receives substantial visitor volume, suggesting widespread user adoption and active utilization. High traffic levels generally correlate with legitimate operations and established user trust, though verification of traffic sources remains advisable.

Established Domain

The domain has maintained active status for an extended period, indicating operational stability and established web presence. This longevity for afternic.com suggests legitimate business operations and sustained user engagement over time.

High Trust Score
Color Guide
  • Requires special attention: Indicates areas with potential risks or issues that need careful review.

  • Positive indicators: Highlights trusted elements or reliable features that enhance user confidence.

  • Exercise caution: Signals areas where user data is involved or points that may require additional care.

  • Neutral: Provides information without indicating risk or reliability, serving as general context only.

Trusted but Verify

69 / 100
January 17, 2026 at 9:52 AM

Domain Information

Created March 13, 1999 at 5:00 AM
Updated July 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Domain Age
26.9 years
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 216.69.141.26
Hosting Provider
AS398101 GoDaddy.com, LLC
Phoenix, US
Global Rank
#363
Primary Language

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Deals Parked Domain Registration Form Google Tag Manager Social Media Links Long Term SSL Certificate Popular Site Established Domain High Trust Score
Verified Services:

This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.

Dropbox Cloud file storage and sharing service. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.).
Security Fingerprint:

Unique identifier based on site analysis

How popular is this website?

Popularity
363
-70
Afternic.com is among the top 10,000 sites globally, drawing a high volume of traffic. Popular platforms can be attractive targets for scams or large-scale attacks, but they often employ robust security measures to detect and mitigate threats.

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Warning Summary

This section provides a detailed breakdown of security warnings from multiple trusted sources.

We gather verdicts from a range of security providers to assess the safety of the site. If any of these sources flag the site as potentially harmful, it will be marked with a warning. Each entry includes the source and their findings, allowing you to see the different assessments. This transparency ensures you have all the information needed to evaluate the site's risk.

If no warnings are issued, the site is considered safe based on the analysis from all checked sources. For more details, please review the individual findings below.

Criminal IP
Phishing
BitDefender
Clean
CRDF
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
ESET
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Sophos
Clean

Afternic.com blocked? Check the safety report created on January 17, 2026

Are You the Owner?

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Your score for afternic.com
69
points /100
The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.
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