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Hackaday.io Reputation Review

June 20, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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Table of Contents
Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Hackaday → Safety Check

First checked April 14, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Trusted but Verify Signals are mixed: no major malware/phishing detections and long visible domain history (12.3 years), with additional caution from scam-associated patterns.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for hackaday.io Domain Maturity: 4504 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 4 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 16,828 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 hackaday.io. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored hackaday.io

Tech signals:
Google Maps, Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • scam-associated patterns
Context signals:
  • visible website content
Last checked June 20, 2026 at 1:09 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.8
This domain was registered 12 years ago through the company https://www.101domain.com/ and ownership information is not publicly available.

About hackaday.io

We reviewed hackaday.io 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 no major malware/phishing detections, strong independent trust, and a domain age of 12.3 years. Verify key details before sharing personal information or relying on the site for important actions.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Hackaday.io. 2026-06-20 04:09:03

FAQ

Is hackaday.io safe?

Based on current analysis, hackaday.io appears to be generally safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and strong independent trust and a domain age of 12.3 years support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.

Why does hackaday.io look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (https://www.101domain.com/), hosting in US, and presence in public traffic rankings. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, and on-page behavior patterns. The overall assessment is moderated by scam-associated patterns, which keeps the report in a more cautious posture despite the cleaner technical checks.

Hackaday Digital Footprints

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

Scam - Risk

Security analysis of this site has identified multiple indicators consistent with fraudulent websites, suggesting elevated risk of scam activities or malicious operations.

Registration Form

This website implements data collection forms that may request personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. You should verify its legitimacy and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Google Tag Manager

The hackaday.io website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Google Maps
Popular Site

This site shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.

Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it references social media accounts. This signal alone does not confirm ownership or authenticity of those profiles.

Long Term Domain

hackaday.io is registered for an extended period, which is generally a positive continuity signal.

Established Domain

This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the X profile @hackadayio (this site) (50,335 followers, 1,844 following, 15,596 posts, listed 852 times, since 2014, no account badge, location: worldwide).

Strong Community Presence

hackaday.io has ownership-verified social or community presence with substantial audience reach.

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 February 18, 2014 at 10:36 PM Updated: April 3, 2026 at 4:07 PM · Expires: February 18, 2029 at 10:36 PM
Domain Age 12.3 years
Registrant US (United States)
Registrar https://www.101domain.com/ IANA ID: 1011
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .io Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 198.54.96.155
Hosting Provider Supply Frame, Inc. Los Angeles, California, US
Network AS62698 - Supply Frame, Inc. Business
SSL Certificate R13 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from April 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM · to July 12, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Name Servers ns-1112.awsdns-11.org
ns-1654.awsdns-14.co.uk
ns-409.awsdns-51.com
ns-688.awsdns-22.net

Content Analysis

Website title Hackaday.io | The world's largest collaborative hardware development community.
Website description Discover. Get inspired. Repeat. Hack things for the better. Learn and grow from the example of others. Pass it on by showing off your own hardware adventures.
Primary Language
Profile
@hackadayio · 50,335 followers · 11.9 years
Mentioned hosts (19)
hac.io hackaday.io unpkg.com web.cmp.usercentrics.eu consent-api.service.consent.usercentrics.eu uct.service.usercentrics.eu hackaday.com dev.hackaday.io supplyframe.com stats.g.doubleclick.net app.usercentrics.eu maps.googleapis.com www.googletagmanager.com analytics.supplyframe.com analytics.google.com and 4 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures
Scam - Risk 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.

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