Downloadsource.net Review: Safe or Scam? Low trust score: 39%

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Danger Zone

Risky Territory

Caution Advised

Trusted but Verify

Safe & Secure

Downloadsource → Domain Safety Check

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This domain was registered 19 years ago through the company Key-Systems GmbH and had the owner REDACTED FOR PRIVACY.

For complaint:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49.68949396850

Suspicious Website

Trust Score

#208,124

Global Rank

Location

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

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Is downloadsource.net safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft Anti-malware blocks downloadsource.net because it was classified as suspicious website.

As of September 9, 2025, Downloadsource.net has a low trust score of 39/100 according to our algorithm. Through the security analysis, downloadsource.net has been identified as a potential suspicious website. Our detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website.

Why is downloadsource.net marked "Suspicious Website"?

Gridinsoft evaluates downloadsource.net, focusing on hidden ownership details, suspicious content indicators (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: 19.6 years (established)
Reputation footprint: Moderate traffic ranking (#208,124)
Risk indicators: Blacklisted
Positive signals: Social Media Links, Multilanguage
On-page: Cybersecurity, Epson, Games, Registration Form, News Media, Bootstrap Framework, Advertising Network, Google Tag Manager, AI-generated Text
✓ Website content analyzed.
Method: automated checks.

Score: 39/100

by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.2.4

Last checked: September 9, 2025 at 3:28 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.

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Cybersecurity

Epson

Games

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 downloadsource.net and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

News Media

Bootstrap Framework

downloadsource.net uses Bootstrap, a widely-adopted open-source framework for responsive web development. Bootstrap enables efficient creation of mobile-friendly interfaces through standardized components and styling.

Advertising Network

Google Tag Manager

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

Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that downloadsource.net maintains official accounts on social media, which is a positive sign of credibility and engagement.

AI-generated Text

Content analysis suggests the website utilizes AI-generated text for primary content creation. While AI-generated content is not inherently problematic, it may indicate rapid website development without thorough editorial review. Based on security research, websites with extensive AI-generated content may correlate with reduced trustworthiness due to minimal human oversight in content creation.

Multilanguage

The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.

Blacklisted

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified downloadsource.net as unsafe.

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Security Risk Detected

39 / 100

Suspicious Website

September 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM

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

Domain Information

Domain Age

19.6 years

Registrant

REDACTED FOR PRIVACY

Privacy Protected

Registrar Key-Systems GmbH

Top Level Domain

.net

Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 5.252.229.24

Hosting Provider

AS203417 LH.pl Sp. z o.o.

Warsaw, PL

Global Rank

#208,124

Available languages

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Download, software, drivers, games, news - Downloadsource.net

Downloadsource.net provides free downloads of software, drivers and games for Windows, Mac and Linux systems. The website offers latest IT news and discussions

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

Cybersecurity Epson Games Registration Form News Media Bootstrap Framework Advertising Network Google Tag Manager Social Media Links AI-generated Text Multilanguage Blacklisted

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Security Fingerprint

table-green-skylark-nuts

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 popular is this website?

Popularity

208 124

+68 517

Downloadsource.net is outside the top 100,000, indicating a smaller audience. While a lower rank doesn't necessarily mean it's unsafe, such sites may receive less scrutiny from security vendors. You need to be aware of potential risks and exercise caution when sharing personal data.

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How to block Downloadsource.net?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block downloadsource.net domain without requiring further user intervention.

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

Exclusion

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

Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware;
Click the Tools tab;
Click the Ignore List;
Click the Internet vertical tab and press "Add...";
Enter "downloadsource.net" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Downloadsource.net

General

Domain Name downloadsource.net

Registry Domain ID 350749661_DOMAIN_NET-VRSN

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.rrpproxy.net

Registrar URL http://www.lh.pl

Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2026-02-19T16:46:12Z

Registrar Key-Systems GmbH

Registrar IANA ID 269

Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]

Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +49.68949396850

Domain Status ok https://icann.org/epp#ok

Important Dates

Updated Date 2025-02-08T16:44:24Z

Creation Date 2006-02-19T16:46:12Z

Registrant Information

Registrant Country PL

Registrant Email [email protected]

Administrative Contact

Admin Email [email protected]

Technical Contact

Tech Email [email protected]

Billing Email [email protected]

Name Servers

Name Server ns2.lighthosting.net

DNSSEC unsigned

URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System https://wdprs.internic.net/

Domain Name: downloadsource.net
Registry Domain ID: 350749661_DOMAIN_NET-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.rrpproxy.net
Registrar URL: http://www.lh.pl
Updated Date: 2025-02-08T16:44:24Z
Creation Date: 2006-02-19T16:46:12Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2026-02-19T16:46:12Z
Registrar: Key-Systems GmbH
Registrar IANA ID: 269
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +49.68949396850
Domain Status: ok https://icann.org/epp#ok
Registry Registrant ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY  
Registrant Organization: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Street: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
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Registrant Country: PL
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Registrant Email: [email protected]
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Admin Email: [email protected]
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Tech Fax Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Tech Email: [email protected]
Registry Billing ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Billing Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY  
Billing Organization: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Billing Street: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
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Billing State/Province: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Billing Postal Code: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Billing Country: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Billing Phone: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Billing Phone Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Billing Fax: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Billing Fax Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Billing Email: [email protected]
Name Server: ns.lh.pl 
Name Server: ns2.lighthosting.net 
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: https://wdprs.internic.net/

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