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Gov.ie Reputation Review

December 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Table of Contents
Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Gov → Safety Check

First checked October 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Trusted but Verify Current checks lean positive for this site, supported by a long-term SSL certificate (13 months) and a domain age of 26 years, though a basic verification step is still sensible.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for gov.ie Domain Maturity: 9500 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: Estimated by 0 flagged (Bitdefender) Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 0 negative tags Safety Level Positive Signals: 4 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Estimated low traffic without Tranco or social profile data Popularity Trust Zone: .ie Trust Zone Operational Signals: 1 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country IE Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for gov.ie. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored gov.ie

Positive signals:
  • strong independent trust
  • a long-term SSL certificate (13 months)
  • a long-term domain history (26 years)
Last checked December 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.2.9
This domain was registered 26 years ago through the company Dept of Public Expenditure and had the owner Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

About gov.ie

We reviewed gov.ie and found mostly positive signals. Current checks lean toward a legitimate, lower-risk profile, although a few caution points still keep it short of a fully verified standing. The current trust score is 79/100. Key signals include strong independent trust, a long-term SSL certificate (13 months), and a domain age of 26 years. Verify key details before sharing personal information or relying on the site for important actions.

FAQ

Is gov.ie safe?

Based on current analysis, gov.ie appears to be generally safe. Signals such as strong independent trust and a long-term SSL certificate (13 months) support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.

Why does gov.ie look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (Dept of Public Expenditure) and hosting in IE. Security-source coverage was limited at the time of review, so malware and phishing findings may be incomplete. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, and on-page behavior patterns. Taken together, these factors support a mostly positive trust assessment, although routine verification is still reasonable.

Gov Digital Footprints

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

Long Term SSL Certificate

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

Long Term Domain

This site is registered for an extended period, which is generally a positive continuity signal.

Established Domain

gov.ie has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

High Trust Score
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 May 30, 2000 at 11:00 PM Updated: August 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM · Expires: May 31, 2029 at 2:05 PM
Domain Age 26 years
Registrant Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Registrar Dept of Public Expenditure IANA ID: not applicable
Domain Status Client: Delete · Transfer · Update Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .ie Country Code TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 63.35.63.4
Hostname ec2-63-35-63-4.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com
Hosting Provider AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc. Dublin, Leinster, IE
SSL Certificate Amazon RSA 2048 M03 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 13 months · from April 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM · to May 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers cwext.gn.gov.ie
ext3.gn.gov.ie
gbext.gn.gov.ie

Content Analysis

Website title Government of Ireland: Welcome to gov.ie
Website description gov.ie is the official website of the Government of Ireland. It serves as a central hub for accessing public services and government information
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (6)
fonts.googleapis.com track.analytics.services.gov.ie www.gov.ie fonts.gstatic.com gov.ie assets.gov.ie

Security Analysis

Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
GlobalSign SSL certificate authority.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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