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Z.ai Reputation Check

May 17, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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Table of Contents
Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Z → Safety Check

First checked November 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Trusted but Verify Current checks include security-provider warnings. Review the detected warnings and supporting trust evidence before relying on the site.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for z.ai Domain Maturity: 3108 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 2 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 4 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 16,271 Popularity Trust Zone: .ai Trust Zone Operational Signals: 1 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country CN Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for z.ai. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored z.ai

On-page mentions:
Jobs, Artificial Intelligence
Tech signals:
Web Application, Sonner Notification Component
Positive signals:
  • a long-term SSL certificate (13 months)
  • a long-term domain history (8.5 years)
  • popular site
Context signals:
  • content related to AI-related content; job listings and employment services
  • mixed review sentiment across available feedback
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.4 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 20 reviews from public sources.
Final destination:
https[:]//chat.z.ai/
Last checked May 17, 2026 at 11:16 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.5
This domain was registered 8 years ago through the company Dominet (HK) Limited and ownership information is not publicly available.

About z.ai

We reviewed z.ai and found a mix of positive and cautionary signals. The site does not currently look like a confirmed scam, but the evidence is not strong enough to treat it as fully established either. The current trust score is 69/100. Key signals include security-provider warnings, a long-term SSL certificate (13 months), and a domain age of 8.5 years. Public feedback is mixed, so service quality, refunds, and order handling should still be checked. Verify key details and recent independent feedback before relying on this site for important actions.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Z.ai. 2026-05-17 14:16:14

FAQ

Is z.ai safe?

Current analysis does not clearly confirm that z.ai is safe. Signals such as security-provider warnings and a long-term SSL certificate (13 months) support this assessment. Independent verification is still recommended before relying on it.

Why does z.ai have mixed reputation signals?

Key factors include registrar information (Dominet (HK) Limited), hosting in SG, presence in public traffic rankings, and content related to AI-related content; job listings and employment services. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. Overall, this points to a mixed profile rather than a clearly safe one.

Z Digital Footprints

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

Jobs
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

This site references AI-related technologies, features, or product positioning in its content.

Web Application

z.ai is configured as an installable web application (PWA-style behavior) with app-like interaction patterns.

Google Tag Manager

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

Sonner Notification Component
jQuery Library
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

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

China
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.

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.

Provider warnings: 2/29

This section shows what trusted security sources say about this site.

A warning appears when one or more sources report malware, phishing, abuse, or other safety concerns. Each row shows the source and its verdict.

If no source reports a warning, the site is shown as clear in this section.

Chong Lua Dao
Malicious
VIPRE
Malware
BBB
Clean
BitDefender
Clean
Kaspersky
Clean
ESET
Clean
Sophos
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
G-Data
Clean
Webroot
Clean
Dr.Web
Clean
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Lionic
Clean
Quick Heal
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Phishtank
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
alphaMountain.ai
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Sucuri SiteCheck
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
URLhaus
Clean
Emsisoft
Clean
Spam404
Clean
Trustwave
Clean
VX Vault
Clean
Quttera
Clean

Z.ai blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on May 17, 2026

Domain Information

Created December 15, 2017 at 10:46 PM Updated: June 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM · Expires: September 14, 2033 at 10:46 PM
Domain Age 8.5 years
Registrant SG (Singapore)
Registrar Dominet (HK) Limited IANA ID: 3775
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Ok DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .ai Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 307
IP Address 8.216.131.99
Hosting Provider AS45102 Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. Singapore, Singapore, SG
SSL Certificate Sectigo Public Server Authentication CA DV R36 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 13 months · from October 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM · to November 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers vip7.alidns.com
vip8.alidns.com

Content Analysis

Website title Z.ai - Free AI Chatbot & Agent powered by GLM-5.1 & GLM-5
Website description Meet Z.ai, your free AI-powered assistant. Build websites, create slides, analyze data, and get instant answers. Fast, smart, and reliable, powered by GLM-5.
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (12)
analysis.chatglm.cn analytics.google.com stats.g.doubleclick.net j2c03hoppk-default-cn.rum.aliyuncs.com z-cdn.chatglm.cn z.ai o.alicdn.com chat.z.ai www.googletagmanager.com k8s-log-c1f874a604cb64b29bb69219c8faaf8b7.cn-hongkong.log.aliyuncs.com www.google.com sdk.rum.aliyuncs.com

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Jobs Registration Form Artificial Intelligence Web Application jQuery Library
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.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

Are You the Owner?

If you own Z.ai and want to challenge the trust score, please submit a review request via portal.gridinsoft.com. There you can claim your profile and add verified company/contact details. If you cannot access the portal, email legal(at)gridinsoft.com with proof of legitimacy and contact details. We never charge website owners for reviews or reconsideration requests. For more information, please review our Disclaimer.

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