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Overleaf.com Reputation Review

May 24, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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First checked March 1, 2026 at 3:20 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 (17.9 years).
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for overleaf.com Domain Maturity: 6545 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 7 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 4,980 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 9 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country GB Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for overleaf.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored overleaf.com

On-page mentions:
Books, Science
Tech signals:
Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Context signals:
  • mixed review sentiment across available feedback
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.5 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Based on analysis of 29 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked May 24, 2026 at 12:09 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.5
This domain was registered 17 years ago through the company Cloudflare, Inc. and ownership information is not publicly available.

About OVERLEAF.COM

We reviewed overleaf.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 95/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections, strong independent trust, and a domain age of 17.9 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 Overleaf.com. 2026-05-24 15:09:39

FAQ

Is overleaf.com safe?

Based on current analysis, overleaf.com appears to be generally safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and strong independent trust and a domain age of 17.9 years support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.

Why does overleaf.com look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (Cloudflare, Inc.), hosting in US, and presence in public traffic rankings. 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.

Overleaf Digital Footprints

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

Books
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.

Cookie Consent

This site implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.

Science
Google Tag Manager

The overleaf.com 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.

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

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

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 @overleaf (55,415 followers, 6,362 following, 21,831 posts, listed 469 times, since 2012, no account badge).

Verified LinkedIn Page

Ownership verification confirms that overleaf.com controls the LinkedIn page Overleaf (18,506 followers, 0 LinkedIn employees, company size 51-200 employees, founded 2012, industry: Software Development, headquarters: London, England).

Verified Business Services

This domain publishes TXT verification records for multiple third-party business platforms. This indicates that the domain has been connected to those services at the DNS level.

Business Infrastructure

This domain 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

overleaf.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 2, 2008 at 6:33 PM Updated: February 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM · Expires: July 2, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Domain Age 17.9 years
Registrant GB (United Kingdom)
Registrar Cloudflare, Inc. IANA ID: 1910
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 308
IP Address 34.120.52.64
Hostname 64.52.120.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
Hosting Provider AS396982 Google LLC Kansas City, Missouri, US
SSL Certificate WR3 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from May 13, 2026 at 2:33 PM · to August 11, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Name Servers bob.ns.cloudflare.com
tori.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Website title Overleaf, Online LaTeX Editor
Website description An online LaTeX editor that’s easy to use. No installation, real-time collaboration, version control, hundreds of LaTeX templates, and more.
Available languages
Profile
@overleaf · 55,415 followers · 13.7 years
Overleaf · 18,506 followers · founded 2012 · Software Development · size 51-200 employees
Mentioned hosts (27)
sv.overleaf.com no.overleaf.com status.overleaf.com de.overleaf.com ko.overleaf.com es.overleaf.com cn.overleaf.com www.overleaf.com da.overleaf.com www.facebook.com forms.gle ru.overleaf.com cdn.overleaf.com www.recaptcha.net cs.overleaf.com and 12 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Books Registration Form Cookie Consent Science
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Access Anthropic AI research and safety company. Atlassian Software development tools (Jira, Confluence). Coda Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. KnowBe4 Security awareness training platform. Miro Online collaborative whiteboard platform. Salesforce Account Engagement B2B marketing automation (Pardot). Stripe Online payment processing platform.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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