Unwanted Application Distributor
This site is classified as Unwanted Application Distributor based on multiple risk signals, including 5 blacklist detections and no established public user-review history. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for free.webcompanion.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
How we scored free.webcompanion.com
On-page mentions:
Cybersecurity
Tech signals:
Respond.js Framework, Animate.css Framework
Positive signals:
a long-term domain history (14.6 years)
an active SSL certificate (3 months)
presence in public traffic rankings
Negative signals:
security-provider warnings
multiple malware or phishing blacklist detections (4)
Context signals:
content related to cybersecurity tools for malware and phishing defense
Last checked July 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.9
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What is Free.webcompanion?
Free.webcompanion.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.
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Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as unwanted application distributor.
free.webcompanion.com should not be treated as a safe website. Gridinsoft gives it a 18/100 trust score, and multiple security vendors blacklist the domain. Avoid entering passwords, personal details, or payment data.
Why is free.webcompanion.com marked "Unwanted Application Distributor"?
Gridinsoft evaluates free.webcompanion.com, focusing on suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted by Security Providers, Blacklisted), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases, customer reviews from various independent platforms. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.
Note: Automated systems are not perfect โ 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.
A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.
Cybersecurity
Cookie Consent
This site implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.
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 free.webcompanion.com website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.
Respond.js Framework
jQuery Library
Animate.css Framework
Blacklisted by Security Providers
Security Alert: Several security scanners have marked this site as unsafe. The site shows signs of potentially harmful activity, such as malware or phishing, which may put users at risk (Warning Summary).
Established Domain
This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.
Blacklisted
Gridinsoft Internet Security classified free.webcompanion.com as unsafe. As a VirusTotal partner, our detections contribute to broader protection across tools and browsers.
Domain StatusClient: Delete ยท Renew ยท Transfer Prohibited+1 moreยทDNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain.comGeneric TLD
Subdomainfree
Technical Details
IP Address45.63.66.114
Hostname45.63.66.114.vultrusercontent.com
Hosting ProviderAS20473 The Constant Company, LLCElk Grove Village, Illinois, US
SSL CertificateYR1TLS 1.2 ยท Valid for: 3 months ยท from June 2, 2026 at 11:11 PM ยท to August 31, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Name Serversbill.ns.cloudflare.com ines.ns.cloudflare.com
Content Analysis
Website titleStay Secure Online with Advanced Antivirus Software
Website descriptionProtection against malware, malicious websites, phishing scams and privacy breaches. Secure your PC from malware. Download Web Companion for free
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (18)
fonts.googleapis.comcdn.cookielaw.orgwww.googletagmanager.comcloud.webcompanion.comscripts.clarity.mswww.onetrust.comfonts.gstatic.compagead2.googlesyndication.comwww.clarity.mscdnjs.cloudflare.comc.bing.comwebcompanion.combat.bing.comc.clarity.mso.clarity.ms
and 3 more
Security Analysis
Detection SignaturesThese signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
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