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Newgrounds.com Reputation Review

June 1, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Risky Territory
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Newgrounds → Safety Check

First checked May 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Likely Safe Current checks lean positive for this site, supported by no major malware/phishing detections and long visible domain history (27.7 years).
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for newgrounds.com Domain Maturity: 10119 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 2 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 4,636 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 2 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country CA Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for newgrounds.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored newgrounds.com

On-page mentions:
Movies, Sports
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • strong independent trust
  • a long-term domain history (27.7 years)
  • popular site
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
Context signals:
  • mixed review sentiment across available feedback
  • content related to streaming media; sports
Review sentiment:
Mixed
3.0 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Based on analysis of 45 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked June 1, 2026 at 4:46 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.7
This domain was registered 27 years ago through the company TUCOWS.COM, CO. and had the owner Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0137539345.

About newgrounds.com

We reviewed newgrounds.com and found mostly positive signals. Current checks lean toward a legitimate, lower-risk profile, although a few caution points still keep it short of a fully verified standing. The current trust score is 90/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections, strong independent trust, and a domain age of 27.7 years. Public feedback is mixed, so service quality, refunds, and order handling should still be checked. Verify key details before sharing personal information or relying on the site for important actions.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Newgrounds.com. 2026-06-01 19:46:52

FAQ

Is newgrounds.com safe?

Based on current analysis, newgrounds.com appears to be generally safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and strong independent trust and a domain age of 27.7 years support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.

Why does newgrounds.com look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (TUCOWS.COM, CO.), hosting in CA, presence in public traffic rankings, and content related to streaming media; sports. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. Taken together, these factors support a mostly positive trust assessment.

Newgrounds Digital Footprints

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

Movies
Sports
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.

Popular Site

This site shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.

Established Domain

newgrounds.com has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

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 September 17, 1998 at 1:00 AM Updated: September 15, 2025 at 5:45 AM · Expires: September 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Domain Age 27.7 years
Registrant Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0137539345 CA (Canada) · Privacy Protected
Registrar TUCOWS.COM, CO. IANA ID: 69
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Transfer · Update Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 403
IP Address 51.79.77.157
Hostname system16.ungrounded.net
Hosting Provider OVH SAS Montréal, Quebec, CA
Network AS16276 - OVH SAS Hosting
SSL Certificate E7 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from April 5, 2026 at 4:22 AM · to July 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Name Servers ns1.ungrounded.net
ns2.ungrounded.net

Content Analysis

Website title Newgrounds.com — Everything, By Everyone
Website description A community of artists, game developers, musicians, voice actors and writers who create and share some of the best stuff on the web!
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (10)
aicon.ngfiles.com art.ngfiles.com js.ngfiles.com img.ngfiles.com cdnjs.cloudflare.com newgrounds.com css.ngfiles.com www.newgrounds.com picon.ngfiles.com uimg.ngfiles.com

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Movies Sports Registration Form
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. Yahoo Internet services and email provider.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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