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Makeuseof.com Reputation Check

August 15, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Technology
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Makeuseof → Safety Check

First checked January 16, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks + analyst review.
Likely Safe Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 20.1-year domain history, public traffic rank, and verified X profiles. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for makeuseof.com Domain Maturity: 7349 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 6 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 5,304 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 3 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for makeuseof.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored makeuseof.com

On-page mentions:
Movies, Sports, Guides, Streaming Platform, Phones, Electronics, Microsoft Software
Tech signals:
Wordpress Platform, Google Sign-in, Extended Data, Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Context signals:
  • mixed review sentiment across available feedback
  • standard payment methods
  • content related to streaming media; educational content and guides
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.8 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Based on analysis of 36 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked August 15, 2026 at 7:18 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.1
MakeUseOf is a technology website that provides useful tips, guides, and reviews on various topics including software, apps, gadgets, and internet services. It covers a wide range of platforms and devices, offering practical advice to help users make the most of their technology.
This domain was registered July 3, 2006 at 4:44 PM through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC and ownership information is not publicly available.

About makeuseof.com

We reviewed makeuseof.com 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: X. 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 Makeuseof.com. 2026-08-15 22:18:46

FAQ

Is makeuseof.com safe?

Based on current analysis, makeuseof.com leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 20.1-year domain history, public traffic rank, and verified X profiles; mixed review signals should still be checked.

What supports the trust score for makeuseof.com?

Key factors include registrar information (GoDaddy.com, LLC), hosting in US, presence in public traffic rankings, and content related to streaming media; educational content and guides. 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.

Makeuseof Digital Footprints

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

Reliable Payment Method

Payment processing utilizes established and secure payment systems including major credit cards, PayPal, or other recognized financial service providers. These payment methods typically offer fraud protection and dispute resolution mechanisms to safeguard consumers.

Deals
Movies
Sports
Registration Form

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

Guides
Streaming Platform
Phones
Electronics
Microsoft Software
Wordpress Platform

Our analyzer determines that website makeuseof.com is using WordPress CMS. WordPress is the most popular content management system, powering over 43% of websites globally.

Google Sign-in
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.

Extended Data

makeuseof.com includes extended structured page data about entities, offerings, or site metadata.

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 (2.2) based on 25 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

Long Term Domain

makeuseof.com 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 @MUO_official (MakeUseOf) (142,092 followers, 83 following, 171,141 posts, listed 4,040 times, since 2006, no account badge).

Strong Community Presence

makeuseof.com 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 July 3, 2006 at 4:44 PM Updated: November 14, 2022 at 8:57 PM · Expires: July 3, 2027 at 4:44 PM
Domain Age 20.1 years
Organization MakeUseOf
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC IANA ID: 146
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete · Renew · Transfer Prohibited +1 more · DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 54.157.137.27
Hostname ec2-54-157-137-27.compute-1.amazonaws.com
Hosting Provider Amazon.com, Inc. Ashburn, Virginia, US
Network AS14618 - Amazon.com, Inc. Hosting
SSL Certificate YE2 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from August 10, 2026 at 11:03 PM · to November 8, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Name Servers ns10.dnsmadeeasy.com
ns11.dnsmadeeasy.com
ns12.dnsmadeeasy.com
ns13.dnsmadeeasy.com

Content Analysis

Website title MUO - Technology, Simplified.
Website description MUO is your guide to modern tech. Learn how to make use of the tech and gadgets around you, and discover cool stuff on the internet.
Primary Language
Profile
@MUO_official · 142,092 followers · 19.7 years
Detected themes
technology tips guides reviews software gadgets internet
Mentioned hosts (63)
www.instagram.com ad-delivery.net d15kdpgjg3unno.cloudfront.net securepubads.g.doubleclick.net ua.p7cloud.net launchpad.privacymanager.io telemetry.adsninja.ca stats.g.doubleclick.net ad.doubleclick.net www.googletagmanager.com pixel.tapad.com images.valnetcdn.com cdn.api.btloader.com eu-us-cdn.consentmanager.net api.grow.me and 48 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Reliable Payment Method Deals Movies Sports Registration Form Guides Streaming Platform Phones Electronics Microsoft Software Wordpress Platform Google Sign-in 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.
Facebook Social media platform by Meta. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Pinterest Visual discovery engine.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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95
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