Trusted but Verify
Current checks lean positive for this site, supported by no major malware/phishing detections and a domain age of 24.1 years, though a basic verification step is still sensible.
Trust signal radarNormalized trust signals for charitynavigator.comDomain Maturity: 8813 daysDomain MaturityWarning Cleanliness: 0 detectionsWarningCleanlinessSafety Level: 0 negative tags, 2 warning signalsSafetyLevelPositive Signals: 3 positive signalsPositiveSignalsPopularity: Estimated low traffic without Tranco or social profile dataPopularityTrust Zone: .comTrust ZoneOperational Signals: 0 detected servicesOperationalSignalsLocation Credibility: Hosting country USLocation Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for charitynavigator.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
How we scored charitynavigator.com
On-page mentions:
Nonprofit Organization, Donation
Tech signals:
Facebook Integration, ShareThis Tracking
Positive signals:
no major malware/phishing detections
a long-term domain history (24.1 years)
an active SSL certificate (3 months)
Negative signals:
a redirect to another domain (www.charitynavigator.org)
Context signals:
content related to nonprofit and community-organization content
Final destination:
https[:]//www.charitynavigator.org/
Last checked June 19, 2026 at 7:45 PM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.8
We reviewed charitynavigator.com 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 74/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections and a domain age of 24.1 years. Verify key details before sharing personal information or relying on the site for important actions.
Figure 2.
Website screenshot for Charitynavigator.com.
2026-06-19 22:45:10
FAQ
Is charitynavigator.com safe?
Based on current analysis, charitynavigator.com appears to be generally safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and a domain age of 24.1 years support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.
Why does charitynavigator.com look trustworthy?
Key factors include registrar information (GoDaddy.com, LLC), hosting in US, a redirect to another domain (www.charitynavigator.org), and content related to nonprofit and community-organization content. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review. 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.
Charitynavigator Digital Footprints
A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.
Nonprofit Organization
This site identifies as a nonprofit entity in its public profile or site disclosure.
Donation
Registration Form
This 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 charitynavigator.com website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.
Facebook Integration
ShareThis Tracking
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.
Long Term Domain
charitynavigator.com is registered for an extended period, which is generally a positive continuity signal.
Established Domain
This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.
High Trust Score
Domain Information
CreatedMay 3, 2002 at 6:11 PMUpdated: May 4, 2026 at 6:35 PM ยท Expires: May 3, 2035 at 6:11 PM
SSL CertificateYR1TLS 1.3 ยท Valid for: 3 months ยท from June 13, 2026 at 3:33 AM ยท to September 11, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Name Serversns11.domaincontrol.com ns12.domaincontrol.com
Content Analysis
Website titleCharity Ratings and Donor Resources | Charity Navigator
Website descriptionGive and volunteer with confidence by using Charity Navigator's ratings and resources to find highly rated charities that align with your passions and values.
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (46)
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and 31 more
Security Analysis
Detection SignaturesThese signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Nonprofit OrganizationDonationRegistration FormShareThis TrackingSocial Media Links
Security FingerprintUnique identifier based on site analysis
This section shows what trusted 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.
BBB
Clean
BitDefender
Clean
Kaspersky
Clean
ESET
Clean
Sophos
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
G-Data
Clean
Webroot
Clean
Dr.Web
Clean
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Lionic
Clean
Quick Heal
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Phishtank
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
alphaMountain.ai
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Sucuri SiteCheck
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
URLhaus
Clean
Emsisoft
Clean
Spam404
Clean
Trustwave
Clean
VX Vault
Clean
Quttera
Clean
Charitynavigator.com blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on June 13, 2026
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