Hostlist.io Scam Check: Blacklist Warning
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How we scored hostlist.io
What is Hostlist?
According to its current page title, hostlist.io presents itself as “HOSTLIST.IO: The World's Hosting Directory”. The sections below evaluate the site-specific reputation and technical findings.
Is hostlist.io safe?
Use caution with hostlist.io. Its current Gridinsoft trust score is 35/100; review the site-specific findings below before use.
Why is hostlist.io marked "Suspicious Website"?
Gridinsoft's current assessment of hostlist.io is based on the domain-specific reputation, content, and technical signals listed in the report. Context considered alongside those findings includes a short domain history (7 months old). Verified ownership of the Gridinsoft business profile is a positive signal. The listed status means the domain currently appears in Gridinsoft's own Threat List; it is not a consensus of external providers. 1 of 25 publicly displayed security sources report a warning. A separate license-restricted partner security signal also contributes to the automated assessment; its provider name and verdict cannot be displayed publicly under the source license.
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Hostlist Digital Footprints
A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.
This site shows e-commerce functionality, including product listings, cart flow, and checkout-related elements.
This site integrates user-review or rating mechanisms; this improves transparency, but review authenticity may vary.
The hostlist.io website is built using React, a popular JavaScript library for creating interactive user interfaces.
The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.
This site is configured as an installable web application (PWA-style behavior) with app-like interaction patterns.
The hostlist.io website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.
This website is proxied through Cloudflare's CDN/network and has Cloudflare Browser Insights enabled.
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.
hostlist.io includes extended structured page data about entities, offerings, or site metadata.
Security intelligence signal: A security-provider signal contributes to the automated assessment of hostlist.io. Publicly displayable provider verdicts, when available, are reported separately; some source details may be restricted by license.
This site is registered for an extended period, which is generally a positive continuity signal.
hostlist.io was registered recently, which limits historical reputation data and long-term trust signals.
Gridinsoft Internet Security classified this site as unsafe. As a VirusTotal partner, our detections contribute to broader protection across tools and browsers.
The company behind this site has claimed its profile in the Gridinsoft portal and provided verified ownership details.
Ownership verification confirms that hostlist.io controls the X profile @hostlistio (This site Web Hosting Directory) (0 followers, 1 following, 1 posts, listed 0 times, since 2026, no account badge).
External provider warnings: 1/25 Suspicious Website
This section shows what independent external security sources say about this site.
A warning appears when one or more sources report malware, phishing, abuse, or other safety concerns. Each row shows the source and its verdict.
If no source reports a warning, the site is shown as clear in this section.
External provider results for Hostlist.io, last checked August 30, 2026. — VirusTotal
Domain Information
Technical Details
clayton.ns.cloudflare.com
Content Analysis
Security Analysis
How to block Hostlist.io?
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Exclusion
If you believe hostlist.io is safe, you can add it to the exclusion list:
- Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware → Tools → Ignore List.
- Go to the Internet tab and add hostlist.io.
See detailed instructions for more options.
Are You the Owner?
If you own Hostlist.io and want to challenge the trust score, please submit a review request via portal.gridinsoft.com. There you can claim your profile and add verified company/contact details. If you cannot access the portal, email legal(at)gridinsoft.com with proof of legitimacy and contact details. We never charge website owners for reviews or reconsideration requests. For more information, please review our Disclaimer.
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