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Colonist.io Reputation Review

March 18, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
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Safe & Secure

Colonist → Safety Check

First checked December 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Trusted but Verify The reputation picture is mixed, but no major malware/phishing detections and popular site support an established legitimacy profile while public reviews vary across sources.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for colonist.io Domain Maturity: 2538 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 3 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 46,587 Popularity Trust Zone: .io Trust Zone Operational Signals: 1 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country IS Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for colonist.io. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored colonist.io

On-page mentions:
Games
Tech signals:
Android App, Apple App, Google Sign-in, Cloudflare Browser Insights
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • a low user rating from 29 reviews
Context signals:
  • content related to online gaming
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.2 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 29 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked March 18, 2026 at 2:54 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.1
This domain was registered 6 years ago through the company NameCheap, Inc. and ownership information is not publicly available.

About colonist.io

We reviewed colonist.io and found mixed public signals. Current checks lean more legitimate than deceptive, but independent reputation evidence is still uneven. The current trust score is 79/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections, popular site, and a verified YouTube channel linked to this domain. Public review signals are mixed across third-party sources, but the broader legitimacy and infrastructure signals remain strong. If you rely on this site for important services, review recent user feedback and current service terms before proceeding.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Colonist.io. 2026-03-18 16:54:46

FAQ

Is colonist.io safe?

Current analysis does not clearly confirm that colonist.io is safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and popular site and a verified YouTube channel linked to this domain support this assessment. Independent verification is still recommended before relying on it.

Why does colonist.io look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (NameCheap, Inc.), hosting in US, presence in public traffic rankings, and content related to online gaming. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review, but reputation-related warning signals were still present. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. The overall assessment remains mixed because third-party reputation sources do not point to a fully consistent trust profile.

Colonist Digital Footprints

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

Games
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.

Android App

This website offers a mobile application for Android devices, indicating expanded platform presence beyond web-based services.

Apple App

This website has an iOS mobile application available, indicating cross-platform accessibility for Apple device users.

Google Sign-in
Google Tag Manager

This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Cloudflare Browser Insights

This website is proxied through Cloudflare's CDN/network and has Cloudflare Browser Insights enabled.

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.

Popular Site

This site shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.

Established Domain

This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that colonist.io controls the YouTube channel Colonist (@colonistio) (2,460 subscribers, 219 videos, 966,030 total views, since 2019).

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.

Domain Information

Created July 2, 2019 at 4:37 AM Updated: June 7, 2025 at 6:37 AM · Expires: July 2, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Domain Age 7 years
Registrant IS (Iceland)
Registrar NameCheap, Inc. IANA ID: 1068
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .io Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 104.26.6.216
Hosting Provider AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. San Francisco, California, US
SSL Certificate WE1 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from March 3, 2026 at 12:01 AM · to June 1, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Name Servers april.ns.cloudflare.com
sam.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Website title Colonist: Play Settlers of Catan Alternative - Free Online Game
Website description Free online alternative to the popular board game Settlers of Catan. Play single or multiplayer. No download or sign up required!
Primary Language
Profile
Colonist · @colonistio · 2,460 subscribers · 6.6 years
Mentioned hosts (62)
secure.quantserve.com play.google.com accounts.google.com dsum-sec.casalemedia.com www.googleoptimize.com currency.vlitag.com u.kueezrtb.com cdn.prod.uidapi.com www.googletagmanager.com blog.colonist.io googleads.g.doubleclick.net gum.criteo.com cdn.prod.euid.eu bcp.crwdcntrl.net www.youtube.com and 47 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Games Registration Form Google Sign-in
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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