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Takealot.com Reputation Check

September 27, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Takealot → Safety Check

First checked October 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Low Security Risk Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 15.3-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for takealot.com Domain Maturity: 5600 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags Safety Level Positive Signals: 6 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 5,833 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 13 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for takealot.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored takealot.com

On-page mentions:
Books
Tech signals:
React Platform, Cloudflare Browser Insights, Facebook Integration, Next.js Framework
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • verified business services
  • business infrastructure
  • popular site
  • a long-term domain history (15.3 years)
  • a long-term SSL certificate (12 months)
  • strong independent trust
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
  • a low user rating from 1294 reviews
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
1.5 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 1,294 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked September 27, 2026 at 4:55 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.5
This domain was registered June 1, 2011 at 4:11 PM through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC and ownership information is not publicly available.

About takealot.com

We reviewed takealot.com and found a strong trust profile with some mixed public feedback. Current checks lean more legitimate than deceptive, and the current trust score is 95/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections, verified business services, and business infrastructure. Public review signals are mixed across third-party sources, but the broader legitimacy and infrastructure signals remain strong. If you rely on this site for important services, review recent user feedback and current service terms before proceeding.

FAQ

Is takealot.com safe?

Based on current analysis, takealot.com leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 15.3-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure; mixed review signals should still be checked.

What supports the trust score for takealot.com?

Key factors include registrar information (GoDaddy.com, LLC), hosting in US, a domain age of 15.3 years, and presence in public traffic rankings. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review, but reputation-related warning signals were still present. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. The overall assessment remains mixed because third-party reputation sources do not point to a fully consistent trust profile.

Takealot Digital Footprints

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

Books
React Platform

This website is built using React, a popular JavaScript library for creating interactive user interfaces.

Google Tag Manager

This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Cloudflare Browser Insights

This website is proxied through Cloudflare's CDN/network and has Cloudflare Browser Insights enabled.

Facebook Integration
Next.js Framework
Long Term SSL Certificate

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

Popular Site

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

Low SmartCustomer Score

takealot.com has a low SmartCustomer score (2.3) based on 109 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

Long Term Domain

This site is registered for an extended period, which is generally a positive continuity signal.

Established Domain

This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Verified Business Services

The domain takealot.com 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.

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 June 1, 2011 at 4:11 PM Updated: May 25, 2026 at 10:52 AM · Expires: June 1, 2029 at 4:11 PM
Domain Age 15.3 years
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC IANA ID: 146
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete · Renew · Transfer Prohibited +1 more · DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 403
IP Address 104.16.71.64
Hosting Provider Cloudflare, Inc. San Francisco, California, US · Hosting Provider · Anycast
Network AS13335 - Cloudflare, Inc. Hosting
SSL Certificate Go Daddy Secure Certificate Authority - G2 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 12 months · from December 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM · to December 4, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Name Servers gordon.ns.cloudflare.com
lia.ns.cloudflare.com

Content from the analyzed website

Quoted for security analysis. These statements belong to the source website and are not endorsed by Gridinsoft.

Original page title Takealot.com: Online Shopping | SA's leading online store
Original description South Africa's leading online store. Fast, reliable delivery to your door. Many ways to pay. Shop anything you can imagine: TVs, laptops, cellphones, kitchen appliances, toys, books, beauty & more. Shop the mobile...
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (33)
cdnjs.cloudflare.com googleads.g.doubleclick.net c.o-s.io www.takealot.com google-analytics.com analytics.tiktok.com connect.facebook.net android-app www.google.ca ams.creativecdn.com media.takealot.com tracking.crazyegg.com takealot.com adservice.google.com sentry.s.prn.takealot.io and 18 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Books React Platform Next.js Framework Low SmartCustomer Score
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Atlassian Software development tools (Jira, Confluence). Facebook Social media platform by Meta. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Have I Have I Been Pwned domain verification. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.). Notion Notion workspace verification. OneTrust Privacy and security compliance platform. Pinterest Visual discovery engine. Salesforce Account Engagement B2B marketing automation (Pardot). Salesforce Marketing Cloud Marketing automation by Salesforce. Slack Team communication and collaboration platform. Workplace Communication tool by Meta. Zoho Business software suite (CRM, email, etc.).
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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