Unwanted Application Distributor
This site is classified as Unwanted Application Distributor based on multiple risk signals, including 1 blacklist detections and a low 2.4/5 user rating from 8 reviews. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for drivermax.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
How we scored drivermax.com
On-page mentions:
Cybersecurity, Games, Microsoft Software
Tech signals:
Live Chat
Positive signals:
strong independent trust
a long-term domain history (19.9 years)
an active SSL certificate (3 months)
presence in public traffic rankings
Negative signals:
security-provider warnings
low third-party review ratings
Context signals:
content related to cybersecurity tools for malware and phishing defense; online gaming
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.4 / 5
★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 8 reviews from public sources.
Last checked May 7, 2026 at 6:59 AM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.5
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What is Drivermax?
Drivermax.com is associated with PUP distribution. That usually means software bundles where extra components are preselected or hidden behind "recommended" install paths.
Users often end up with unwanted toolbars, notification spam modules, and background services that slow the system or track browsing behavior. Review installer options carefully and remove unknown bundled apps after installation.
Figure 2.
Website screenshot for Drivermax.com.
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Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as unwanted application distributor.
drivermax.com has a blacklist warning and a 20/100 trust score. Verify the site identity before use and avoid sending sensitive or payment data.
Why is drivermax.com marked "Unwanted Application Distributor"?
Gridinsoft evaluates drivermax.com, focusing on suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases, customer reviews from various independent platforms (8 reviews). We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.
A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.
Cybersecurity
Games
Microsoft Software
Google Tag Manager
This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.
Live Chat
jQuery Library
Webpack Module Bundler
Established Domain
This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.
Blacklisted
Gridinsoft Internet Security classified drivermax.com as unsafe. As a VirusTotal partner, our detections contribute to broader protection across tools and browsers.
Domain StatusClient: Delete · Renew · Transfer Prohibited+1 more·DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain.comGeneric TLD
Technical Details
HTTP status301
IP Address157.90.140.164
Hostnamemail.drivermax.com
Hosting ProviderAS24940 Hetzner Online GmbHFalkenstein, Saxony, DE
SSL CertificateR13TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from April 23, 2026 at 5:16 AM · to July 22, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Name Serversns49.domaincontrol.com ns50.domaincontrol.com
Content Analysis
Website titleDriverMax
Website descriptionAward-winning driver updating software, DriverMax is the optimal solution for your computer. Works swiftly on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP. Keep you PC up to date with Driv...
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (28)
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and 13 more
Security Analysis
Detection SignaturesThese signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Verified ServicesThis 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 FingerprintUnique identifier based on site analysis
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