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Api.gouv.fr Reputation Review

October 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Table of Contents
Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Api → Safety Check

First checked October 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Trusted but Verify Current checks include security-provider warnings. Review the detected warnings and supporting trust evidence before relying on the site.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for api.gouv.fr Domain Maturity: 3889 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 1 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 0 negative tags, 2 warning signals Safety Level Positive Signals: 2 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 851,149 Popularity Trust Zone: .gouv.fr Trust Zone Operational Signals: 3 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country FR Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for api.gouv.fr. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored api.gouv.fr

Tech signals:
Vue.js Framework, Nuxt Framework, GitHub Profile
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
  • a redirect to another domain (www.data.gouv.fr)
Context signals:
  • official government site
Final destination:
https[:]//www.data.gouv.fr/dataservices
Last checked October 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.8
This domain was registered February 24, 2016 at 6:09 PM through the company OVH and ownership information is not publicly available. Complaint contact not found.

About api.gouv.fr

We reviewed api.gouv.fr and found mostly positive signals. Current checks lean toward a legitimate, lower-risk profile, although a few caution points still keep it short of a fully verified standing. The current trust score is 79/100. Key signals include security-provider warnings, a domain age of 10.7 years, and presence in public traffic rankings. Verify key details before sharing personal information or relying on the site for important actions.

FAQ

Is api.gouv.fr safe?

Based on current analysis, api.gouv.fr appears to be generally safe. Signals such as security-provider warnings and a domain age of 10.7 years support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.

Why does api.gouv.fr look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (OVH), hosting in FR, and a redirect to another domain (www.data.gouv.fr). The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, and on-page behavior patterns. Taken together, these factors support a mostly positive trust assessment, although routine verification is still reasonable.

Api Digital Footprints

A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.

Registration Form

Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on api.gouv.fr. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.

Government

It is associated with official government operations, typically providing authoritative information and public services. Government websites generally maintain high security standards and operational reliability, though users should verify authenticity through official channels.

Vue.js Framework
Nuxt Framework
Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it references social media accounts. This signal alone does not confirm ownership or authenticity of those profiles.

Redirects to Another Domain

This site redirects visitors to a different domain. This can be legitimate in some migrations or forwarding setups, but it reduces transparency for users evaluating the original address.

GitHub Profile

This site links to a GitHub profile or public repository associated with the project. This is a useful transparency signal, especially when the account has public activity.

Established Domain

api.gouv.fr has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Business Infrastructure

This domain is configured for several service layers, such as email delivery, platform verification, or security tooling. This reflects a broader operational setup than a minimal single-purpose deployment.

Color Guide
  • Requires special attention Marks high-risk findings that should be reviewed first.
  • Exercise caution Highlights areas involving user data, payments, or permissions.
  • Positive indicators Shows trust signals that support the site's reliability.
  • Neutral General context that does not increase or reduce risk on its own.

External provider warnings: 1/26

This section shows what independent external security sources say about this site.

A warning appears when one or more sources report malware, phishing, abuse, or other safety concerns. Each row shows the source and its verdict.

If no source reports a warning, the site is shown as clear in this section.

URLQuery
Suspicious

External provider results for Api.gouv.fr, last checked October 19, 2026. — VirusTotal

Domain Information

Created February 24, 2016 at 6:09 PM Updated: March 31, 2026 at 10:07 PM · Expires: February 24, 2027 at 6:09 PM
Domain Age 10.7 years
Registrar OVH
Domain Status A C T I V E
Registry Source FRNIC
Top Level Domain .gouv.fr Domain Extension

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 178.33.47.43
Hostname ip43.ip-178-33-47.eu
Hosting Provider OVH SAS Gravelines, Hauts-de-France, FR
Network AS16276 - OVH SAS Hosting
SSL Certificate YE1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from October 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM · to January 3, 2027 at 9:08 PM
Name Servers dns18.ovh.net
ns18.ovh.net

Content from the analyzed website

Quoted for security analysis. These statements belong to the source website and are not endorsed by Gridinsoft.

Original page title Catalogue des API publiques - data.gouv.fr
Original description Vous recherchez une API publique pour automatiser des tâches depuis vos serveurs ? Explorez le catalogue de data.gouv.fr alimenté par l'administration et la société civile.
Primary Language
Profile
Etalab · 456 followers · 291 repos · 13.2 years
Mentioned hosts (28)
transport.data.gouv.fr meteo.data.gouv.fr www.info.gouv.fr schema.data.gouv.fr github.com www.service-public.fr defis.data.gouv.fr www.data.gouv.fr ecologie.data.gouv.fr bsky.app legifrance.gouv.fr particulier.api.gouv.fr forum.data.gouv.fr api.gouv.fr udata-avatars.s3.rbx.io.cloud.ovh.net and 13 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Registration Form Vue.js Framework Nuxt Framework
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Brevo Email marketing and CRM platform. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. SendInBlue Email marketing automation platform.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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