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Itch.io Reputation Check

October 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Risky Territory
Caution Advised
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Itch → Safety Check

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Trusted but Verify Key details in this review: low BBB rating and gaming-related pages. Review the evidence before relying on the site.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for itch.io Domain Maturity: 5464 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 1 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 5 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 732 Popularity Trust Zone: .io Trust Zone Operational Signals: 3 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country GB Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for itch.io. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored itch.io

On-page mentions:
Sports, Games, Downloads, Toys
Tech signals:
Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
  • a malware or phishing blacklist detection (1)
  • low third-party review ratings
  • a low third-party business rating
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
1.9 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 99 reviews from SmartCustomer, BBB, and other public sources.
79 /100
Trust Score
15 years
Domain Age
GB
Location
2
External provider warnings
Last checked October 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.7
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.
This domain was registered October 27, 2011 at 11:55 PM through the company 1API GmbH (Personal information withheld).
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About itch.io

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 low BBB rating, gaming-related pages, 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.

FAQ

Is itch.io safe?

Current analysis does not clearly confirm that itch.io is safe. Important context includes low BBB rating and gaming-related pages. Independent verification is still recommended before relying on it.

Why does itch.io have mixed reputation signals?

Key factors include a low third-party business rating, registrar information (1API GmbH), hosting in US, and a domain age of 15 years. 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

Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on itch.io. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.

Downloads
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.

Long Term Domain

This site is registered for an extended period, which is generally a positive continuity signal.

Low BBB Rating

itch.io has a low BBB (Better Business Bureau) rating of F, indicating potential issues with business practices or customer complaints. Exercise caution when dealing with this business.

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) (217,451 followers, 11 following, 19,043 posts, listed 1,256 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.

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.

External provider warnings: 2/27

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.

Chong Lua Dao
Malicious
BBB
Warned

External provider results for Itch.io, last checked October 12, 2026. — VirusTotal

Domain Information

Created October 27, 2011 at 11:55 PM Updated: August 12, 2026 at 7:55 AM · Expires: October 27, 2030 at 10:55 PM
Domain Age 15 years
Organization itch.io
Registrar 1API GmbH IANA ID: 1387
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .io Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 403
IP Address 104.26.8.198
Hosting Provider AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. San Francisco, California, US
SSL Certificate WE1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from August 20, 2026 at 3:44 PM · to November 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Name Servers dawn.ns.cloudflare.com
noah.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Primary Language
Profile
@itchio · 217,451 followers · 14.8 years
Detected themes
indie games game development game distribution game marketplace
Mentioned hosts (69)
kindanice.itch.io i.ytimg.com sitrex.itch.io skydome.itch.io athenian-rhapsody.itch.io fallahn.itch.io crazygrouptrio.itch.io ameblohsh.itch.io walfie.itch.io managore.itch.io akuparagames.itch.io kiv7u.itch.io dodoot.itch.io spiderzone.itch.io ebihime.itch.io and 54 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Sports Games Registration Form Downloads Toys Low BBB Rating
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. Zoho Business software suite (CRM, email, etc.). Zoho Mail SPF Email authentication for Zoho Mail.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis
four-eighteen-lake-finch

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