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Independent.co.uk Reputation Check

June 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Independent → Safety Check

First checked January 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
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Likely Safe Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 3.7-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for independent.co.uk Domain Maturity: 1351 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 5 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 641 Popularity Trust Zone: .co.uk Trust Zone Operational Signals: 9 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for independent.co.uk. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored independent.co.uk

On-page mentions:
Movies, Sports, News Media, Science
Tech signals:
Android App
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • verified business services
  • business infrastructure
  • popular site
  • a long-term domain history (3.7 years)
  • a long-term SSL certificate (13 months)
  • strong independent trust
  • mobile application
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
  • a low user rating from 245 reviews
Context signals:
  • content related to streaming media; sports
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
1.6 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 245 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
95 /100
Trust Score
3.7 years
Domain Age
US
Location
Last checked June 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.9
This domain was registered 3 years ago through the company Nom-IQ Limited t/a Com Laude [Tag = NOMIQ] and ownership information is not publicly available. Complaint contact not found.

About independent.co.uk

We reviewed independent.co.uk and found a strong trust profile with some mixed public feedback. Current checks lean more legitimate than deceptive, and the current trust score is 95/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections, verified business services, and business infrastructure. Public review signals are mixed across third-party sources, but the broader legitimacy and infrastructure signals remain strong. If you rely on this site for important services, review recent user feedback and current service terms before proceeding.

Independent.co.uk
Figure 2. Website screenshot for Independent.co.uk. 2026-06-28 19:30:32

FAQ

Is independent.co.uk safe?

Based on current analysis, independent.co.uk leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 3.7-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure; mixed review signals should still be checked.

What supports the trust score for independent.co.uk?

Key factors include registrar information (Nom-IQ Limited t/a Com Laude [Tag = NOMIQ]), hosting in US, a domain age of 3.7 years, and presence in public traffic rankings. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review, but reputation-related warning signals were still present. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. The overall assessment remains mixed because third-party reputation sources do not point to a fully consistent trust profile.

Independent Digital Footprints

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

Deals
Movies
Sports
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.

News Media
Cookie Consent

This site implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.

Science
Android App

The independent.co.uk website offers a mobile application for Android devices, indicating expanded platform presence beyond web-based services.

Google Tag Manager

This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

jQuery Library
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 SSL Certificate

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

Popular Site

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

Low SmartCustomer Score

This site has a low SmartCustomer score (2.3) based on 10 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

Long Term Domain

independent.co.uk is registered for an extended period, which is generally a positive continuity signal.

Verified Business Services

This domain publishes TXT verification records for multiple third-party business platforms. This indicates that the domain has been connected to those services at the DNS level.

Business Infrastructure

This domain is configured for several service layers, such as email delivery, platform verification, or security tooling. This reflects a broader operational setup than a minimal single-purpose deployment.

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 October 17, 2022 at 9:00 PM Expires: February 1, 2027 at 10:00 PM
Domain Age 3.7 years
Registrar Nom-IQ Limited t/a Com Laude [Tag = NOMIQ]
Domain Status Registered Until Expiry Date.
Top Level Domain .co.uk Domain Extension

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 151.101.1.184
Hosting Provider AS54113 Fastly, Inc. San Francisco, California, US
SSL Certificate GlobalSign Atlas R3 DV TLS CA 2026 Q1 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 13 months · from February 18, 2026 at 9:10 PM · to March 22, 2027 at 9:10 PM
Name Servers lars.ns.cloudflare.com
rihana.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Website title The Independent | Latest news and features from US, UK and worldwide
Website description Latest news, comment and features from The Independent US
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (93)
sync.intentiq.com api.permutive.com www.indyturk.com static.independent.co.uk analytics.google.com cdn.jsdelivr.net elb.the-ozone-project.com web-banner.ads.aps.amazon-adsystem.com 5d79bce7-5d2b-427e-a6c4-b89b6c7bf048.edge.permutive.app config.aps.amazon-adsystem.com www.independent.co.uk oa.openxcdn.net s.amazon-adsystem.com www.indy100.com www.independentarabia.com and 78 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Deals Movies Sports Registration Form News Media Cookie Consent Science jQuery Library Social Media Links Low SmartCustomer Score
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Adobe IDP Adobe Identity Management. Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Facebook Social media platform by Meta. GlobalSign SSL certificate authority. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.). Pinterest Visual discovery engine. Teamtailor Zoom Video conferencing and online meetings platform.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis
fifteen-fourteen-india-one

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