Gitea.com Reviews | Scam, Legit or Safe Check

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Danger Zone

Risky Territory

Caution Advised

Trusted but Verify

Safe & Secure

Gitea → Safety Check

First checked 16 hours ago

Malware Distributor

Website content analyzed

Method: automated checks.

Reputation footprint:

High traffic ranking (#6,986)

Captured Image: Desktop View as for 2025-10-23 18:08:38

How we scored gitea.com

On-page:

Reliable Payment Method, Registration Form, Google Tag Manager

SSL Certificate:

Issued by Amazon RSA 2048 M04 on October 22, 2025. Valid for: 13 months (QUIC)

Positive signals

Social Media Links
Long Term SSL Certificate
Popular Site
Long Term Domain

and 1 more…

Risk indicators

Blacklisted

64 /100

Trust Score

16.5 years

Domain Age

#6,986

Global Rank

Location

Site is warned

Last checked October 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.2.8

What is Gitea?

Gitea.com distributes malware that infects computers and steals personal information.

The site tricks people into downloading harmful programs by disguising them as legitimate software, games, or useful files. Once installed, this malware can steal passwords and personal data, lock files and demand ransom payments (ransomware), spy on activities and record keystrokes, damage computer systems, or use computers for illegal activities.

This site makes malicious downloads look completely safe and legitimate.

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This domain was registered 16 years ago through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC and owner is unknown.

For complaint:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 480-624-2505

Is gitea.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as malware distributor.

As of October 23, 2025, Gitea.com has a moderate trust score of 64/100 according to our algorithm, indicating a medium risk level. Through the security analysis, it has been identified as a potential malware distributor. Our detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website.

Why is gitea.com marked "Malware Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates gitea.com, focusing on 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.

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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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 for consumer protection.

Registration Form

The gitea.com website implements data collection forms that may request personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. Users should verify the legitimacy of it and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Google Tag Manager

The gitea.com 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 maintains official accounts on social media, which is a positive sign of credibility and engagement.

Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for gitea.com is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.

Popular Site

Traffic analysis indicates gitea.com receives substantial visitor volume, suggesting widespread user adoption and active utilization. High traffic levels generally correlate with legitimate operations and established user trust, though verification of traffic sources remains advisable.

Long Term Domain

Domain registration extends beyond one year, demonstrating the operator's commitment to sustained operations. Extended registration periods for gitea.com indicate planning for long-term presence and operational continuity.

Established Domain

The domain has maintained active status for an extended period, indicating operational stability and established web presence. This longevity for gitea.com suggests legitimate business operations and sustained user engagement over time.

Blacklisted

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified gitea.com as unsafe.

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Security Risk Detected

64 / 100

Malware Distributor

October 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Security Advisory: This website poses potential security risks. Please exercise caution when browsing.

Domain Information

Domain Age

16.5 years

Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC

Top Level Domain

.com

Generic TLD

Nameservers ns-1027.awsdns-00.org
ns-135.awsdns-16.com
ns-1863.awsdns-40.co.uk
ns-746.awsdns-29.net

Technical Details

IP Address 34.217.253.146

Hosting Provider

AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc.

Boardman, US

Global Rank

#6,986

DNS Records 34.217.253.146 A
2600:1f14:2b50:701:89b3:c221:9ea7:46b4 AAAA
smtp.google.com MX
ns-1863.awsdns-40.co.uk SOA

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Gitea Official Website

Gitea - Git with a cup of tea! Painless self-hosted all-in-one software development service, including Git hosting, code review, team collaboration, package registry and CI/CD

Mentioned hosts (37):

twitter.com translate.gitea.com customers.gitea.com helm.sh www.vagrantup.com js.hs-banner.com doc.rust-lang.org cloud.gitea.com www.chef.io linkedin.com +27 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Reliable Payment Method Registration Form Google Tag Manager Social Media Links Long Term SSL Certificate Popular Site Long Term Domain Established Domain Blacklisted

Verified Services:

This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.

Google Verification

SPF

v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com include:amazonses.com ~all

TXT

verification-code-site-App_feishu=xrgtJaukU7S66oAfMjQf

Security Fingerprint:

Unique identifier based on site analysis

low-bluebird-undress-kentucky

Malware distribution platforms actively deploy malicious software including viruses, trojans, ransomware, and other harmful payloads designed to compromise system integrity, steal sensitive data, or cause operational damage to target systems.

How popular is this website?

Popularity

6 986

-574

Gitea.com is among the top 10,000 sites globally, drawing a high volume of traffic. Popular platforms can be attractive targets for scams or large-scale attacks, but they often employ robust security measures to detect and mitigate threats.

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Warning Summary

This section provides a detailed breakdown of security warnings from multiple trusted sources.

We gather verdicts from a range of security providers to assess the safety of the site. If any of these sources flag the site as potentially harmful, it will be marked with a warning. Each entry includes the source and their findings, allowing you to see the different assessments. This transparency ensures you have all the information needed to evaluate the site's risk.

If no warnings are issued, the site is considered safe based on the analysis from all checked sources. For more details, please review the individual findings below.

CRDF

Malicious

BitDefender

Clean

Google Safebrowsing

Clean

Phishing Database

Clean

Netcraft

Clean

Criminal IP

Clean

OpenPhish

Clean

ESET

Clean

CyRadar

Clean

Sophos

Clean

Gitea.com blocked? Check the safety report created on October 23, 2025

How to block Gitea.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block gitea.com 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.
Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
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 "gitea.com" 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 "gitea.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Gitea.com, we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to challenge the trust score assigned, we're happy to take a closer look. You can write to us legal(at)gridinsoft.com. However, please be prepared to provide proof of your business's legitimacy. Introduce yourself with your real name. Please note, we never charge website owners for reviews or reconsideration requests. For more information, please review our Disclaimer.

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