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March 29, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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First checked September 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Suspicious Website Gridinsoft currently classifies this site as Suspicious Website. The report highlights no established public user-review history.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for downloadsource.net Domain Maturity: 7477 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: Aggregated security warnings: 0; provider details are restricted Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 3 warning signals Safety Level Positive Signals: 3 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 352,807 Popularity Trust Zone: .net Trust Zone Operational Signals: 0 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country PL Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for downloadsource.net. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored downloadsource.net

On-page mentions:
Cybersecurity, Games, News Media, Streaming Platform, Downloads, Phones
Tech signals:
Advertising Network
Positive signals:
  • long visible domain history (20.5 years)
  • a verified profile linked to this domainTwitterTwitter@downloadsourcEN · 49 followers · 11.5 years
  • strong independent trust
  • a long-term domain history (20.5 years)
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
  • multi-language support
  • presence in public traffic rankings
Context signals:
  • limited external security data
  • content related to cybersecurity tools for malware and phishing defense; online gaming
35 /100
Trust Score
20.5 years
Domain Age
PL
Location
Last checked March 29, 2026 at 8:43 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.2

What is Downloadsource?

According to its current page title, downloadsource.net presents itself as “Download, software, drivers, games, news - Downloadsource.net”. The sections below evaluate the site-specific reputation and technical findings.

Downloadsource.net
Figure 2. Website screenshot for Downloadsource.net. 2026-03-29 23:43:48
This domain was registered February 19, 2006 at 4:46 PM through the company Key-Systems GmbH and ownership information is not publicly available.
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Is downloadsource.net safe?

Use caution with downloadsource.net. Its current Gridinsoft trust score is 35/100; review the site-specific findings below before use.

Why is downloadsource.net marked "Suspicious Website"?

Gridinsoft's current assessment of downloadsource.net is based on generic page wording. Context considered alongside those findings includes privacy-protected WHOIS registrant details. The listed status means the domain currently appears in Gridinsoft's own Threat List; it is not a consensus of external providers.

Downloadsource Digital Footprints

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

Cybersecurity
Games
Registration Form

Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on downloadsource.net. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.

News Media
Streaming Platform
Downloads
Phones
Advertising Network
Bootstrap Framework

This site 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.

Google Tag Manager

The downloadsource.net website 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 it references social media accounts. This signal alone does not confirm ownership or authenticity of those profiles.

AI-generated Text

This site contains text patterns consistent with machine-generated or AI-assisted content production.

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.

Established Domain

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

Listed by Gridinsoft

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified this site as unsafe. As a VirusTotal partner, our detections contribute to broader protection across tools and browsers.

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that downloadsource.net controls the X profile @downloadsourcEN (downloadsourcenet) (49 followers, 37 following, 2,180 posts, listed 12 times, since 2014, no account badge).

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 February 19, 2006 at 4:46 PM Updated: January 21, 2026 at 10:49 AM · Expires: February 19, 2027 at 4:46 PM
Domain Age 20.5 years
Registrant PL (Poland)
Registrar Key-Systems GmbH IANA ID: 269
Domain Status Ok DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .net Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 5.252.229.24
Hosting Provider AS203417 LH.pl Sp. z o.o. Warsaw, Mazovia, PL
SSL Certificate R13 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from March 28, 2026 at 10:25 AM · to June 26, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Name Servers ns.lh.pl
ns2.lighthosting.net

Content Analysis

Website title Download, software, drivers, games, news - Downloadsource.net
Website description Downloadsource.net provides free downloads of software, drivers and games for Windows, Mac and Linux systems. The website offers latest IT news and discussions
Available languages
Profile
@downloadsourcEN · 49 followers · 11.5 years
Mentioned hosts (19)
code.jquery.com www.downloadsource.com.br www.facebook.com pagead2.googlesyndication.com twitter.com api.cmp.inmobi.com cdnjs.cloudflare.com www.lh.pl www.downloadsource.es unpkg.com cdn.jsdelivr.net www.downloadsource.net downloadsource.net stackpath.bootstrapcdn.com cmp.inmobi.com and 4 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Cybersecurity Games Registration Form News Media Streaming Platform Downloads Phones Bootstrap Framework
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis
one-winner-neptune-tango

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