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Gov.uk Website Review

October 17, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Gov → Safety Check

First checked 4 months ago
Risky Territory
Website content analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Reputation footprint:
Limited third-party mentions and inbound links
Gov.uk
Captured Image: Desktop View as for 2025-10-17 03:59:58

How we scored gov.uk

On-page:
Visa Service, Registration Form, AI-generated Text
SSL Certificate:
Issued by GlobalSign RSA OV SSL CA 2018 on November 15, 2024. Valid for: 13 months (TLS 1.3)
Positive signals
  • Cookie Consent
  • Long Term SSL Certificate
  • High Trust Score
Risk indicators
  • Low Trustpilot Score
30 /100
Trust Score
US
Location
Last checked October 17, 2025 at 12:59 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.2.7

This domain was registered through the company No registrar listed. This domain is directly registered with Nominet. and had the owner UK Cabinet Office. Complaint contact not found.

About gov.uk

We scanned gov.uk. Our analysis shows a trust score of 30/100, placing this website in risky territory. Proceed with caution.

Why is it rated 30/100?

Our security assessment reviewed multiple factors including domain age ( days old - well established), registrar information (No registrar listed. This domain is directly registered with Nominet.), hosting location (US), website content and technology. We recommend caution when interacting with this website and verifying its authenticity before making purchases or sharing personal information.

Gov Digital Footprints

Visa Service
Registration Form

The gov.uk 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.

Cookie Consent

The website implements cookie consent mechanisms in compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. This demonstrates that gov.uk adheres to data protection standards and provides users with control over personal data collection practices.

Long Term SSL Certificate

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

AI-generated Text

Content analysis suggests the website utilizes AI-generated text for primary content creation. While AI-generated content is not inherently problematic, it may indicate rapid website development without thorough editorial review. Based on security research, websites with extensive AI-generated content may correlate with reduced trustworthiness due to minimal human oversight in content creation.

Low Trustpilot Score

gov.uk has a low Trustpilot score (1.5) based on 465 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers. It is a bad sign of legitimacy!

High Trust Score
Color Guide

  • Requires special attention: Indicates areas with potential risks or issues that need careful review.

  • Positive indicators: Highlights trusted elements or reliable features that enhance user confidence.

  • Exercise caution: Signals areas where user data is involved or points that may require additional care.

  • Neutral: Provides information without indicating risk or reliability, serving as general context only.

Risky Territory

30 / 100
WhiteList
October 17, 2025 at 12:59 AM

This security assessment is based on automated analysis and community feedback. The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.

Domain Information

Registrant
UK Cabinet Office
Registrar No registrar listed. T...
Top Level Domain
.uk
Country Code TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 151.101.0.144
Hosting Provider
AS54113 Fastly, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Primary Language
DNS Records 151.101.64.144 A
151.101.128.144 A
151.101.192.144 A
151.101.0.144 A

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Welcome to GOV.UK

GOV.UK - The best place to find government services and information.

Mentioned hosts (4):
gov.uk www.gov.uk www.smartsurvey.co.uk www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Visa Service Registration Form Cookie Consent Long Term SSL Certificate AI-generated Text Low Trustpilot Score High Trust Score
Verified Services:

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

GlobalSign
TXT
d1v9gv6rnax070.cloudfront.net
SPF
v=spf1 -all
Security Fingerprint:

Unique identifier based on site analysis

idaho-six-enemy-five
This category includes websites that are not classified as suspicious or malicious.

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30
points /100
The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.
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