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Companieshouse.gov.uk Reputation Review

November 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Companieshouse → Safety Check

First checked July 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Trusted but Verify Key details in this review: external redirect behavior and verified business-service footprint. Review the evidence before relying on the site.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for companieshouse.gov.uk Domain Maturity: 10204 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 2 warning signals Safety Level Positive Signals: 7 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 20,866 Popularity Trust Zone: .gov.uk Trust Zone Operational Signals: 9 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for companieshouse.gov.uk. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored companieshouse.gov.uk

On-page mentions:
Science
Tech signals:
Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
  • a redirect to another domain (www.gov.uk)
Context signals:
  • official government site
Review sentiment:
Negative
1.2 / 5 ★☆☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 219 reviews from public sources.
Final destination:
https[:]//www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house
Last checked November 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.6.2
This domain was registered December 3, 1998 at 9:06 AM through the company unknown and ownership information is not publicly available. Complaint contact not found.

About companieshouse.gov.uk

We reviewed companieshouse.gov.uk and found a mix of positive and cautionary signals. The site does not currently look like a confirmed scam, but the evidence is not strong enough to treat it as fully established either. The current trust score is 71/100. Key signals include external redirect behavior, verified business-service footprint, and official government site. We also saw reputation caution signals from third-party review sources, so commercial claims should still be checked independently. Verify key details and recent independent feedback before relying on this site for important actions.

FAQ

Is companieshouse.gov.uk safe?

Current analysis does not clearly confirm that companieshouse.gov.uk is safe. Important context includes external redirect behavior and verified business-service footprint. Independent verification is still recommended before relying on it.

Why does companieshouse.gov.uk look trustworthy?

Key factors include hosting in US, a domain age of 28 years, and presence in public traffic rankings. 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.

Companieshouse 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 companieshouse.gov.uk. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.

Cookie Consent

This site implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.

Science
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.

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.

Long Term SSL Certificate

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

Popular Site

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

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.

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the X profile @companieshouse (Companies House) (24,300 followers, 1,071 following, 19,500 posts, listed 0 times, since 2010, no account badge).

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that companieshouse.gov.uk controls the YouTube channel Companies House (@thecompanieshouse) (17,300 subscribers, 115 videos, 779,465 total views, since 2010, country: GB).

Established Domain

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

Verified Business Services

This domain publishes TXT verification records for multiple third-party business platforms. This indicates that the domain has been connected to those services at the DNS level.

Business Infrastructure

The domain companieshouse.gov.uk 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.

Strong Community Presence

This site has ownership-verified social or community presence with substantial audience reach.

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 December 3, 1998 at 9:06 AM
Domain Age 28 years
Top Level Domain .gov.uk Domain Extension

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 151.101.130.30
Hosting Provider AS54113 Fastly, Inc. US
Network AS54113 - Fastly, Inc.
SSL Certificate GlobalSign RSA OV SSL CA 2018 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 13 months · from November 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM · to December 28, 2026 at 10:06 PM

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 Companies House - GOV.UK
Original description We incorporate and dissolve limited companies. We register company information and make it available to the public. Companies House is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science...
Primary Language
Profile
@companieshouse · 24,300 followers · 16 years
Companies House · @thecompanieshouse · 17,300 subscribers · 15.9 years
Mentioned hosts (17)
changestoukcompanylaw.campaign.gov.uk www.nationalarchives.gov.uk www.facebook.com www.youtube.com companieshouse.gov.uk public.govdelivery.com find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk companieshouse.signvideo.net assets.publishing.service.gov.uk www.data.gov.uk twitter.com www.linkedin.com www.smartsurvey.co.uk brand.companieshouse.gov.uk www.gov.uk and 2 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Registration Form Cookie Consent Science
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Atlassian Software development tools (Jira, Confluence). Bw Docker Containerization platform verification. DocuSign Electronic signature and agreement platform. Fastly Edge cloud platform and CDN. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. MongoDB NoSQL database platform. Postman Postman API platform verification.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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