Bookrata.com Review: Safe or Scam? Dangerous trust score: 16%
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Bookrata.com Suspicious Website

September 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Is Bookrata.com Safe?
This domain was registered 8 months ago through the company Squarespace Domains LLC and had the owner REDACTED FOR PRIVACY.
For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +1.646-693-5324
Suspicious Website
16
Trust Score
US
Location
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Bookrata.com is a suspicious website due to several red flags that make it unreliable. The website may contain misleading information, engage in questionable practices, or even host malware. It's also difficult to determine who actually runs the site or how to contact them.

While this site might not be an outright fraud, it has too many issues to be considered trustworthy. Most people would be better off avoiding it entirely.

Is bookrata.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as suspicious website.

As of September 11, 2025, Bookrata.com has a very low trust score of 16/100 according to our algorithm. Through the security analysis, it has been identified as a potential suspicious website. Our detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website.

Why is bookrata.com marked "Suspicious Website"?

Gridinsoft evaluates this website, focusing on domain age (only 8 months old), hidden ownership details, limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Scam - Risk, Blacklisted), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.

How we scored this domain

  • Domain Age: 8 months (new site, limited reputation history)
  • Reputation footprint: Limited third-party mentions and inbound links
  • Risk indicators: Scam - Risk, Blacklisted
  • Positive signals: Cookie Consent
  • On-page: Books, Registration Form, Artificial Intelligence, Web Application, Young Domain
  • ✓ Website content analyzed.
  • Method: automated checks.
Score: 16/100
by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.2.4
Last checked: September 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Note: Automated systems are not perfect — while the evidence suggests risk, there is still a chance the site is legitimate. We recommend you check the website using detailed analysis or by contacting the company directly through verified channels.

Digital Footprints

Books
Scam - Risk

Security analysis has identified multiple indicators consistent with fraudulent websites, suggesting elevated risk of scam activities or malicious operations.

Registration Form

The website implements data collection forms requesting personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. Users should verify the legitimacy of bookrata.com and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Artificial Intelligence

The website references artificial intelligence technologies or AI-powered services. While AI integration is increasingly common, some platforms may overstate AI capabilities for marketing purposes without substantial technological implementation.

Cookie Consent

The website implements cookie consent mechanisms in compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. This demonstrates that bookrata.com adheres to data protection standards and provides users with control over personal data collection practices.

Web Application

This website is configured as a web application with mobile app-like functionality. Users can install this site directly to their device's home screen for quick access and an app-like experience.

Young Domain

Domain registration occurred recently, establishing bookrata.com as a newly created web property. New domains typically lack established reputation metrics, user reviews, or historical performance data, necessitating additional verification before engagement.

Blacklisted

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified bookrata.com as unsafe.

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.

Security Risk Detected

16 / 100
Suspicious Website
September 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Security Advisory: This website has been flagged as suspicious and may pose security risks. Exercise caution when visiting or sharing personal information.

This security assessment is based on automated analysis and community feedback. The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.

Domain Information

Domain Age
8 months (252 days)
Recently Registered
Registrant
REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Privacy Protected
Registrar Squarespace Domains LLC
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 20.29.155.69
Hosting Provider
AS8075 Microsoft Corporation
Moses Lake, US
Primary Language

Content Analysis

Original website content:

BookRata - Know What You're Reading Before You Read It | AI-Powered Book Content Ratings

Get honest, AI-powered content ratings for books before you buy or read them. BookRata analyzes language, violence, sexual content, LGBTQ+ themes, and religious elements using c...

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Books Scam - Risk Registration Form Artificial Intelligence Cookie Consent Web Application Young Domain Blacklisted

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Security Fingerprint
hotel-mountain-enemy-autumn
Unique identifier based on site analysis
Suspicious platforms exhibit untrustworthy characteristics including questionable content, deceptive operational practices, or malware presence that compromise user security and platform reliability.

How to block Bookrata.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block bookrata.com domain without requiring further user intervention.

  1. Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
  2. Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
  3. Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
  4. Click on the "Standard Scan" button.
  5. After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
  6. If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process.

Exclusion

If you wish to visit a blocked "bookrata.com" and exclude it from being blocked, you can add it to the exclusions list. Here's how to do it:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware;
  2. Click the Tools tab;
  3. Click the Ignore List;
  4. Click the Internet vertical tab and press "Add...";
  5. Enter "bookrata.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Bookrata.com

General

Domain Name bookrata.com
Registry Domain ID 2947169126_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.squarespace.domains
Registrar URL https://domains.squarespace.com
Registrar Squarespace Domains LLC
Registrar IANA ID 3827
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +1.646-693-5324
Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2026-01-02T18:27:01Z
Domain Status client transfer prohibited http://www.icann.org/epp#client transfer prohibited

Important Dates

Updated Date 2025-04-26T19:49:22.101294Z
Creation Date 2025-01-02T18:27:01Z
****** Last Update Of WHOIS Database 2025-04-26T19:49:22.101294Z

Registrant Information

Registrant State/Province UT
Registrant Country US
Registrant Email https://domains.squarespace.com/whois-contact-form

Name Servers

Name Server ns-cloud-c1.googledomains.com
DNSSEC signedDelegation
URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System http://wdprs.internic.net/
The Registration Data Available In This Service Is Limited. Additional Data May Be Available At Https //lookup.icann.org. 
Domain Name: bookrata.com
Registry Domain ID: 2947169126_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.squarespace.domains
Registrar URL: https://domains.squarespace.com
Registrar: Squarespace Domains LLC
Registrar IANA ID: 3827
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.646-693-5324
Reseller:
Updated Date: 2025-04-26T19:49:22.101294Z
Creation Date: 2025-01-02T18:27:01Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2026-01-02T18:27:01Z
Domain Status: client delete prohibited http://www.icann.org/epp#client delete prohibited
Domain Status: client transfer prohibited http://www.icann.org/epp#client transfer prohibited
Registry Registrant ID:
Registrant Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
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Registrant Street: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant City: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant State/Province: UT
Registrant Postal Code: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
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Registrant Fax: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
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Registrant Email: https://domains.squarespace.com/whois-contact-form
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Name Server: ns-cloud-c2.googledomains.com
Name Server: ns-cloud-c4.googledomains.com
Name Server: ns-cloud-c3.googledomains.com
Name Server: ns-cloud-c1.googledomains.com
DNSSEC: signedDelegation
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/
The registration data available in this service is limited.  Additional data may be available at https://lookup.icann.org.
****** Last update of WHOIS database: 2025-04-26T19:49:22.101294Z

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