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Dns.quad9.net Reputation Review

April 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
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Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Dns.quad9 โ†’ Safety Check

First checked April 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Method: automated checks.
Trusted but Verify Current checks lean positive for this site, supported by no major malware/phishing detections and long visible domain history (9 years), though a basic verification step is still sensible.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for dns.quad9.net Domain Maturity: 3297 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 0 negative tags Safety Level Positive Signals: 4 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 4,124 Popularity Trust Zone: .net Trust Zone Operational Signals: 0 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country CH Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for dns.quad9.net. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • strong independent trust
  • a long-term SSL certificate (13 months)
  • a long-term domain history (9 years)
  • popular site
Last checked April 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.4
This domain was registered 9 years ago through the company Key-Systems GmbH and ownership information is not publicly available.

About quad9.net

We reviewed dns.quad9.net 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 no major malware/phishing detections, strong independent trust, and a long-term SSL certificate (13 months). Verify key details before sharing personal information or relying on the site for important actions.

FAQ

Is dns.quad9.net safe?

Based on current analysis, dns.quad9.net appears to be generally safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and strong independent trust and a long-term SSL certificate (13 months) support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.

Why does dns.quad9.net look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (Key-Systems GmbH), hosting in US, a domain age of 9 years, and presence in public traffic rankings. 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.

Dns.quad9 Digital Footprints

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

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

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

Established Domain

dns.quad9.net has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

High Trust Score
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 May 25, 2017 at 5:14 PM Updated: May 26, 2025 at 7:27 AM ยท Expires: May 25, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Domain Age 9 years
Registrant CH (Switzerland)
Registrar Key-Systems GmbH IANA ID: 269
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Delete Prohibited ยท Client Transfer Prohibited ยท Server Delete Prohibited +2 more ยท DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .net Generic TLD
Subdomain dns

Technical Details

HTTP status 400
IP Address 9.9.9.9
Hostname dns9.quad9.net
Hosting Provider AS19281 Quad9 Ashburn, Virginia, US
SSL Certificate DigiCert Global G3 TLS ECC SHA384 2020 CA1 TLS 1.3 ยท Valid for: 13 months ยท from July 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM ยท to July 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers anyns.pch.net
ns2.pch.net
ns3.pch.net

Content Analysis

Mentioned hosts (1)
dns.quad9.net

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