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Proton.me Reputation Review

May 20, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Table of Contents
Danger Zone
Risky Territory
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Proton → Safety Check

First checked May 21, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks + analyst review.
Verified Safe Current checks lean positive for this site, supported by no major malware/phishing detections and long visible domain history (15.7 years).
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for proton.me Domain Maturity: 5721 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 8 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 3,005 Popularity Trust Zone: .me Trust Zone Operational Signals: 5 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country CH Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for proton.me. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored proton.me

On-page mentions:
File Sharing, Artificial Intelligence
Tech signals:
Helpdesk, Extended Data, Corporate Registration, Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Context signals:
  • mixed review sentiment across available feedback
  • content related to AI-related content; file sharing and downloadable content
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.4 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 1,677 reviews from public sources.
Last checked May 20, 2026 at 4:19 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.5
This domain was registered 15 years ago through the company MarkMonitor, Inc. and ownership information is not publicly available.

About proton.me

We reviewed proton.me 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 manual expert review. Public feedback is mixed, so service quality, refunds, and order handling should still be checked. Verify file authenticity, download sources, and site ownership details before downloading files from this site.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Proton.me. 2026-05-20 19:19:22

FAQ

Is proton.me safe?

Based on current analysis, proton.me appears to be generally safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and strong independent trust and manual expert review support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.

Why does proton.me look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (MarkMonitor, Inc.), hosting in CH, a domain age of 15.7 years, and presence in public traffic rankings. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review. The final verdict also reflects manual expert 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.

Proton Digital Footprints

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

File Sharing
Helpdesk

This site includes structured support channels such as help center, ticketing, chat, or service contact pages.

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.

Artificial Intelligence

proton.me references AI-related technologies, features, or product positioning in its content.

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

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

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

This site 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 proton.me controls the X profile @ProtonPrivacy (Proton) (361,920 followers, 479 following, 26,072 posts, listed 2,937 times, since 2013, blue badge, location: Geneva, Switzerland).

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the YouTube channel Proton Guides & Updates (@protonag) (40,500 subscribers, 126 videos, 25,034,714 total views, since 2014, country: CH).

Verified LinkedIn Page

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the LinkedIn page Proton (151,518 followers, 0 LinkedIn employees, company size 501-1,000 employees, founded 2014, industry: Technology, Information and Internet, headquarters: Geneva, Geneva).

Corporate Registration

The domain proton.me is registered through a corporate-focused registrar, MarkMonitor, Inc., commonly used by established organizations for managed domain protection and portfolio control.

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.

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 October 10, 2010 at 9:20 PM Updated: November 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM · Expires: October 10, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Domain Age 15.7 years
Organization Proton Technologies AG
Registrar MarkMonitor, Inc. IANA ID: 292
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Delete Prohibited ( · Client Delete Prohibited · Client Transfer Prohibited ( +9 more · DNSSEC: SIGNEDDELEGATION
Top Level Domain .me Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 185.70.42.45
Hostname 185-70-42-45.protonmail.ch
Hosting Provider AS62371 Proton AG Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, CH
SSL Certificate R13 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from May 15, 2026 at 1:13 PM · to August 13, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Name Servers ns1.proton.me
ns2.proton.me
ns3.proton.me

Content Analysis

Website title Proton: Privacy by default
Website description Over 100 million people use Proton to stay private and secure online. Get a free Proton account and take back your privacy.
Available languages
Profile
@ProtonPrivacy · 361,920 followers · 12.6 years
Proton Guides & Updates · @protonag · 40,500 subscribers · 11.8 years
Proton · 151,518 followers · founded 2014 · Technology, Information and Internet · size 501-1,000 employees
Detected themes
secure internet services private internet services ProtonMail ProtonVPN
Mentioned hosts (23)
www.reddit.com x.com www.linkedin.com shop.proton.me status.proton.me standardnotes.com www.instagram.com pmecdn.protonweb.com www.tiktok.com account.proton.me meet.proton.me lumo.proton.me proton.me discord.gg protonmail.uservoice.com and 8 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
File Sharing Registration Form Artificial Intelligence
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. Linkedin Protonmail Secure encrypted email service. Yandex Yandex Connect verification. Zoom Video conferencing and online meetings platform.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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