Search1.me - Adware Distributor or Trusted Website?
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Search1.me Adware distributor

November 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Adware Distributor
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Risky Territory
Caution Advised
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Search1 → Safety Check

First checked 1 year ago
Adware distributor
Limited or thin content
Method: automated checks + analyst review.
Reputation footprint:
Limited third-party mentions and inbound links
Captured Image: Desktop View as for 2025-11-08 02:33:17

How we scored search1.me

SSL Certificate:
Issued by Amazon RSA 2048 M04 on June 23, 2025. Valid for: 13 months (TLS 1.2)
Positive signals
  • Long Term SSL Certificate
  • Established Domain
Risk indicators
  • Blacklisted
Last checked November 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.2.8

Search1.me is a website that is marked as an Adware distributor by Gridinsoft. It is not a legitimate site.

What is Search1?

Search1.me 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 5 years ago through the company Tucows Domains Inc. and had the owner Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 0158251159.

For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +1.4165350123

Is search1.me safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

As of November 8, 2025, Search1.me 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 search1.me marked "Adware distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates search1.me, focusing on hidden ownership details, limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.

Search1 Digital Footprints

Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for search1.me is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.

Established Domain

The domain has maintained active status for an extended period, indicating operational stability and established web presence. This longevity for search1.me suggests legitimate business operations and sustained user engagement over time.

Blacklisted

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified search1.me 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
November 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM

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

Domain Information

Created June 9, 2020 at 12:46 AM
Updated June 13, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Domain Age
5.5 years
Organization Search1
Registrar Tucows Domains Inc.
Top Level Domain
.me
Generic TLD
Nameservers ns-221.awsdns-27.com
ns-1095.awsdns-08.org
ns-707.awsdns-24.net
ns-1978.awsdns-55.co.uk

Technical Details

IP Address 35.84.119.229
Hosting Provider
AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc.
Boardman, US
DNS Records 35.84.119.229 A
54.68.186.246 A
ns-707.awsdns-24.net SOA

Content Analysis

Original website content:

503 Service Temporarily Unavailable

Mentioned hosts (1):
search1.me
search engine search results fast search accurate search

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Long Term SSL Certificate Established Domain Blacklisted
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.

Search1

Search1 is a search engine company that aims to provide fast and accurate search results to its users. With a user-friendly interface and advanced search algorithms, Search1 strives to deliver the most relevant information to its users.

Search1 Search Engine

The Search1 Search Engine is a powerful tool that allows users to search the web and find relevant information quickly. With its advanced algorithms and indexing techniques, the Search1 Search Engine provides accurate and up-to-date search results.

Web Search

Search1 provides a comprehensive web search service, allowing users to find information from various websites and online sources. The web search service includes advanced search filters and options to refine search results according to user preferences.

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
BitDefender
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
ESET
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Sophos
Clean

Search1.me blocked? Check the safety report created on November 6, 2025

How to block Search1.me?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block search1.me 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 "search1.me" 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 "search1.me" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Search1.me, 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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