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Mapsrch.com Adware distributor

December 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Adware Distributor
Checked by Website Reputation Checker
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
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Mapsrch → Safety Check

First checked 1 year ago
Adware distributor
Website content analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Reputation footprint:
Limited traffic and third-party mentions (#1,176,423)

How we scored mapsrch.com

On-page:
Wordpress Platform, Google Tag Manager, SEO Optimization, AI-generated Text
SSL Certificate:
Issued by WE1 on October 26, 2025. Valid for: 3 months (TLS 1.3)
Verified Services:
Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google.
Positive signals
  • Established Domain
Risk indicators
  • Blacklisted by Security Providers
  • Blacklisted
Last checked December 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.3.1

What is Mapsrch?

Mapsrch.com operates as a browser hijacker implementing adware distribution mechanisms. The platform modifies default search engine configurations and redirects search queries to attacker-controlled infrastructure, enabling monetization through intrusive advertising campaigns including pop-ups, banners, and other unwanted content.

To maintain data security and system integrity, conduct comprehensive anti-malware scanning and exercise heightened caution when encountering similar threat vectors.

This domain was registered 7 years ago through the company Cloudflare, Inc. and had the owner DATA REDACTED.
For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +1.4153197517

Is mapsrch.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as adware distributor.

As of December 22, 2025, Mapsrch.com has a very low trust score of 1/100 according to our algorithm. Through the security analysis, it has been identified as a potential adware distributor. Our detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website.

Why is mapsrch.com marked "Adware distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates mapsrch.com, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted by Security Providers, Blacklisted), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.

Note: Automated systems are not perfect — while the evidence suggests risk, there is still a chance the site is legitimate. We recommend you check the website using detailed analysis or by contacting the company directly through verified channels.

Mapsrch Digital Footprints

Wordpress Platform

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

Google Tag Manager

The mapsrch.com website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

SEO Optimization

The mapsrch.com website employs search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to improve its visibility and ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs).

Blacklisted by Security Providers

Security Alert: The website mapsrch.com has been flagged as malicious by multiple reputable security providers. These systems have identified potential threats, including malware distribution, phishing attempts, and other harmful activities. When several security engines report such risks, it indicates a serious security concern that may compromise user data, install malware, or enable fraudulent activity. For further details, please refer to the Warning Summary section.

AI-generated Text

Content analysis suggests the website utilizes AI-generated text for primary content creation. While AI-generated content is not inherently problematic, it may indicate rapid website development without thorough editorial review. Based on security research, websites with extensive AI-generated content may correlate with reduced trustworthiness due to minimal human oversight in content creation.

Established Domain

The domain has maintained active status for an extended period, indicating operational stability and established web presence. This longevity for mapsrch.com suggests legitimate business operations and sustained user engagement over time.

Blacklisted

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified mapsrch.com as unsafe.

Color Guide
  • Requires special attention: Indicates areas with potential risks or issues that need careful review.

  • Positive indicators: Highlights trusted elements or reliable features that enhance user confidence.

  • Exercise caution: Signals areas where user data is involved or points that may require additional care.

  • Neutral: Provides information without indicating risk or reliability, serving as general context only.

Security Risk Detected

1 / 100
Adware distributor
December 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM

Security Advisory: This website poses potential security risks. Please exercise caution when browsing.

Domain Information

Created June 28, 2018 at 1:07 PM
Updated September 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Domain Age
7.5 years
Registrant
DATA REDACTED
Registrar Cloudflare, Inc.
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD
Nameservers bob.ns.cloudflare.com
jean.ns.cloudflare.com

Technical Details

IP Address 104.26.3.188
Hosting Provider
AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Global Rank
#1,176,423
Primary Language
DNS Records 104.26.3.188 A
172.67.68.115 A
104.26.2.188 A
2606:4700:20::681a:3bc AAAA
2606:4700:20::681a:2bc AAAA
2606:4700:20::ac43:4473 AAAA
mx2.emailsrvr.com MX
mx1.emailsrvr.com MX
bob.ns.cloudflare.com SOA

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Search and map directions using leading map provider.

Getting where you need to go has never been easier with accurate turn-by-turn directions at your fingertips.

Mentioned hosts (15):
www.googletagmanager.com www.clarity.ms cloudfront.mapsrch.com p.mapsrch.com code.jquery.com containers.mapsrch.com o.clarity.ms scripts.clarity.ms fonts.gstatic.com c.clarity.ms +5 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Wordpress Platform Google Tag Manager SEO Optimization Blacklisted by Security Providers AI-generated Text Established Domain Blacklisted
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.
SPF
v=spf1 include:emailsrvr.com -all
Security Fingerprint:

Unique identifier based on site analysis

Threat actors responsible for adware distribution deploy unwanted advertising software that compromises system performance and user privacy through unauthorized data collection for targeted advertising campaigns.

How popular is this website?

Popularity
1 176 423
+110 351
Mapsrch.com ranks relatively low, which often implies limited traffic. Though a lower profile does not make a site inherently malicious, bad actors sometimes favor less-monitored domains. You should remain alert, and avoid providing sensitive information if in doubt.

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Warning Summary

This section provides a detailed breakdown of security warnings from multiple trusted sources.

We gather verdicts from a range of security providers to assess the safety of the site. If any of these sources flag the site as potentially harmful, it will be marked with a warning. Each entry includes the source and their findings, allowing you to see the different assessments. This transparency ensures you have all the information needed to evaluate the site's risk.

If no warnings are issued, the site is considered safe based on the analysis from all checked sources. For more details, please review the individual findings below.

CRDF
Malicious
Seclookup
Malicious
Gridinsoft
Warned
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
⚠️ Suspicious
BitDefender
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
ESET
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Sophos
Clean

Mapsrch.com blocked? Check the safety report created on December 20, 2025

How to block Mapsrch.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block mapsrch.com domain without requiring further user intervention.

  1. Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
  2. Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
  3. Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
  4. Click on the "Standard Scan" button.
  5. After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
  6. If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process.

Exclusion

If you wish to visit a blocked "mapsrch.com" and exclude it from being blocked, you can add it to the exclusions list. Here's how to do it:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware;
  2. Click the Tools tab;
  3. Click the Ignore List;
  4. Click the Internet vertical tab and press "Add...";
  5. Enter "mapsrch.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Mapsrch.com, we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to challenge the trust score assigned, we're happy to take a closer look. You can write to us legal(at)gridinsoft.com. However, please be prepared to provide proof of your business's legitimacy. Introduce yourself with your real name. Please note, we never charge website owners for reviews or reconsideration requests. For more information, please review our Disclaimer.

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