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Lichess.org Reputation Check

May 30, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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Lichess → Safety Check

First checked January 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Likely Safe Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 16-year domain history, public traffic rank, and verified Discord/YouTube/GitHub profiles. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for lichess.org Domain Maturity: 5840 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 1,134 Popularity Trust Zone: .org Trust Zone Operational Signals: 1 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country FR Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for lichess.org. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored lichess.org

On-page mentions:
Toys
Tech signals:
GitHub Profile, Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
  • a low user rating from 389 reviews
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
1.8 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 389 reviews from Gridinsoft, SmartCustomer, and other public sources.
Last checked May 30, 2026 at 12:40 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.7
This domain was registered 16 years ago through the company OVH sas and ownership information is not publicly available.

About lichess.org

We reviewed lichess.org 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, popular site, and strong community presence across verified profiles: Discord, YouTube, GitHub. 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.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Lichess.org. 2026-05-30 03:40:43

FAQ

Is lichess.org safe?

Based on current analysis, lichess.org leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 16-year domain history, public traffic rank, and verified Discord/YouTube/GitHub profiles; mixed review signals should still be checked.

What supports the trust score for lichess.org?

Key factors include registrar information (OVH sas), hosting in FR, 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.

Lichess Digital Footprints

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

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.

Toys
Multilanguage

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.

Popular Site

lichess.org 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 (1.6) based on 62 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

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.

GitHub Profile

lichess.org links to a GitHub profile or public repository associated with the project. This is a useful transparency signal, especially when the account has public activity.

Long Term Domain

This site 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 YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that lichess.org controls the YouTube channel Lichess (@lichessdotorg) (71,000 subscribers, 1,116 videos, 9,056,010 total views, since 2017).

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.

Domain Information

Created June 14, 2010 at 9:06 AM Updated: January 16, 2024 at 8:18 PM · Expires: June 14, 2027 at 9:06 AM
Domain Age 16 years
Registrar OVH sas IANA ID: 433
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete · Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: SIGNEDDELEGATION
Top Level Domain .org Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 37.187.205.99
Hostname lichess.org
Hosting Provider OVH SAS Gravelines, Hauts-de-France, FR
Network AS16276 - OVH SAS Hosting
SSL Certificate E8 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from April 4, 2026 at 6:57 AM · to July 3, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Name Servers dimitris.ns.cloudflare.com
serenity.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Website title lichess.org • Free Online Chess
Website description Free online chess server. Play chess in a clean interface. No registration, no ads, no plugin required. Play chess with the computer, friends or random opponents.
Available languages
Profile
Lichess · @lichessdotorg · 71,000 subscribers · 9.3 years
Lichess · lichess-org · 4,054 followers · 74 repos · 10.4 years
lichess.org · 49,108 members · 3,344 online
Mentioned hosts (10)
lichess.org youtube.com mastodon.online lichess1.org www.twitch.tv discord.gg bsky.app www.youtube.com image.lichess1.org github.com

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures
Registration Form Toys 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.
Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google.

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