content related to online gaming; file sharing and downloadable content
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
1.7 / 5
★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 94 reviews from SmartCustomer, BBB, and other public sources.
Last checked August 7, 2026 at 8:51 PM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.1
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Itch.io is a platform that allows users to download and play the latest indie games. It offers a wide range of games created by independent developers from around the world. Users can discover and support unique and innovative games across various genres. The platform also provides tools for developers to showcase and distribute their games to a global audience.
We reviewed itch.io and found a mix of positive and cautionary signals. The site does not currently look like a confirmed scam, but the evidence is not strong enough to treat it as fully established either. The current trust score is 79/100. Key signals include gaming-related pages, low SmartCustomer score, and strong verified community presence. Public review signals are mixed across third-party sources, so key commercial claims should still be checked independently. Verify file authenticity, site ownership details, and recent public feedback before downloading anything from this site.
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Website screenshot for Itch.io.
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FAQ
Is itch.io safe?
Current analysis does not clearly confirm that itch.io is safe. Important context includes gaming-related pages and low SmartCustomer score. Independent verification is still recommended before relying on it.
Why does itch.io have mixed reputation signals?
Key factors include registrar information (1API GmbH), hosting in US, a domain age of 14.8 years, and presence in public traffic rankings. 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.
Itch Digital Footprints
A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.
Sports
Games
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.
Downloads
Electronics
Toys
Google Tag Manager
This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.
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.
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 (2.5) based on 6 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.
Long Term Domain
itch.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 @itchio (this site) (215,852 followers, 11 following, 18,910 posts, listed 1,252 times, since 2011, no account badge, location: San Francisco).
Business Infrastructure
The domain itch.io 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.
Strong Community Presence
This site has ownership-verified social or community presence with substantial audience reach.
Provider warnings: 1/28
This section shows what trusted 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.
Chong Lua Dao
Malicious
BBB
Clean
BitDefender
Clean
Kaspersky
Clean
ESET
Clean
Sophos
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
G-Data
Clean
Webroot
Clean
Dr.Web
Clean
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Lionic
Clean
Quick Heal
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Phishtank
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
alphaMountain.ai
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Sucuri SiteCheck
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
URLhaus
Clean
Emsisoft
Clean
Spam404
Clean
Trustwave
Clean
VX Vault
Clean
Quttera
Clean
Itch.io blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on August 7, 2026
Domain Information
CreatedOctober 27, 2011 at 11:55 PMUpdated: November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM · Expires: October 27, 2030 at 10:55 PM
SSL CertificateWE1TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from June 22, 2026 at 12:15 PM · to September 20, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Name Serversdawn.ns.cloudflare.com noah.ns.cloudflare.com
Content Analysis
Website titleDownload the latest indie games - itch.io
Website descriptionitch.io is a simple way to find, download and distribute indie games online. Whether you're a developer looking to upload your game or just someone looking for something new to play itch.io has you covered.
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Security Analysis
Detection SignaturesThese signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Verified ServicesThis 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.
Zoho
Business software suite (CRM, email, etc.).
Zoho SPF
Email authentication for Zoho services.
Security FingerprintUnique identifier based on site analysis
Itch.io is ranked among the top 10,000 websites globally, indicating a very high volume of traffic.
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