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Exe.io Scam Check: Low Trust

October 31, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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Exe → Safety Check

First checked May 14, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Suspicious Website Gridinsoft currently classifies this site as Suspicious Website. The report highlights the domain-specific reputation and site-analysis signals detailed below.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for exe.io Domain Maturity: 4468 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 2 warning signals Safety Level Positive Signals: 2 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 167,270 Popularity Trust Zone: .io Trust Zone Operational Signals: 1 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for exe.io. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored exe.io

On-page mentions:
Pay to Click Job
Tech signals:
Cloudflare Browser Insights
Positive signals:
  • long visible domain history (12.2 years)
  • strong independent trust
  • a long-term domain history (12.2 years)
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
  • multi-language support
  • presence in public traffic rankings
Context signals:
  • standard payment methods
Review sentiment:
Mixed
3.3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Based on analysis of 174 reviews from public sources.
Last checked October 31, 2026 at 12:57 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.8
Exe.io is a URL shortening service that allows users to shorten long URLs and track the number of clicks on the shortened links. It provides a simple and convenient way to share links on various platforms such as social media, emails, and websites.

What is Exe?

According to its current page title, exe.io presents itself as “exe.io - Monetize your traffic with the highest CPMs!”. The sections below evaluate the site-specific reputation and technical findings.

This domain was registered August 7, 2014 at 12:30 AM through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC (Personal information withheld).

Is exe.io safe?

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

Why is exe.io marked "Suspicious Website"?

Gridinsoft's current assessment of exe.io is based on generic page wording. The listed status means the domain currently appears in Gridinsoft's own Threat List; it is not a consensus of external providers. None of the 26 publicly displayed security sources report a warning.

Exe Digital Footprints

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

Reliable Payment Method

Payment processing utilizes established and secure payment systems including major credit cards, PayPal, or other recognized financial service providers. These payment methods typically offer fraud protection and dispute resolution mechanisms to safeguard consumers.

Pay to Click Job
Registration Form

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

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.

Cloudflare Browser Insights

This website is proxied through Cloudflare's CDN/network and has Cloudflare Browser Insights enabled.

AI-generated Text

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

Established Domain

exe.io 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.

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 August 7, 2014 at 12:30 AM Updated: September 21, 2026 at 12:30 AM · Expires: August 7, 2027 at 12:30 AM
Domain Age 12.2 years
Organization exe.io
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC IANA ID: 146
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete · Renew · Transfer Prohibited +1 more · DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .io Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 104.21.78.57
Hosting Provider AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. US
Network AS13335 - Cloudflare, Inc.
SSL Certificate WE1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from September 15, 2026 at 11:47 AM · to December 14, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Name Servers clyde.ns.cloudflare.com
marge.ns.cloudflare.com

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 exe.io - Monetize your traffic with the highest CPMs!
Original description exe.io is a free link shortener: earn for every 1,000 views your links get, at a rate set by the visitor's country, then withdraw your balance.
Available languages
Detected themes
URL shortening link shortener short URL shorten link
Mentioned hosts (2)
static.cloudflareinsights.com exe.io

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Reliable Payment Method Pay to Click Job Registration Form
Verified Services This 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 Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

How to block Exe.io?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to exe.io if it is flagged as malicious.

  1. Install and run the protection.
  2. The program will block flagged domains and remove related threats.

Exclusion

If you believe exe.io is safe, you can add it to the exclusion list:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware → Tools → Ignore List.
  2. Go to the Internet tab and add exe.io.

See detailed instructions for more options.

Are You the Owner?

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