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August 14, 2026 at 4:33 AM
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First checked March 20, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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Suspicious Website Gridinsoft currently classifies this site as Suspicious Website. The report highlights no established public user-review history.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for z-lib.by Domain Maturity: 434 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 1 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 479,055 Popularity Trust Zone: .by Trust Zone Operational Signals: 0 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for z-lib.by. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored z-lib.by

On-page mentions:
Books
Tech signals:
Web Application, Cloudflare Browser Insights
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
  • multi-language support
  • a domain age of 14 months
  • presence in public traffic rankings
Negative signals:
  • unclear social-profile authenticity
32 /100
Trust Score
14 months
Domain Age
US
Location
0
No external provider warnings
Last checked August 14, 2026 at 4:33 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.1

What is Z-lib?

According to its current page title, z-lib.by presents itself as “Z-Library – the world’s largest e-book library. Your gateway to knowledge and culture.”. The sections below evaluate the site-specific reputation and technical findings.

Z-lib.by
Figure 2. Website screenshot for Z-lib.by. 2026-08-14 07:33:48
This domain was registered June 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM through the company Open Contact, Ltd and ownership information is not publicly available. Complaint contact not found.

Is z-lib.by safe?

Use caution with z-lib.by. Its current Gridinsoft trust score is 32/100; review the site-specific findings below before use.

Why is z-lib.by marked "Suspicious Website"?

Gridinsoft's current assessment of z-lib.by is based on unverified social-link signals and generic page wording. None of the 25 publicly displayed security sources report a warning.

Z-lib Digital Footprints

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

Deals
Books
Bootstrap Framework

This site uses Bootstrap, a widely-adopted open-source framework for responsive web development. Bootstrap enables efficient creation of mobile-friendly interfaces through standardized components and styling.

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.

Web Application

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

Cloudflare Browser Insights

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

AI-generated Text

This site contains text patterns consistent with machine-generated or AI-assisted content production.

Fake Social Media Links - Risk

z-lib.by: Automated analysis found social media icons or links that did not lead to recognizable public profiles. This can result from outdated, incomplete, or template-based content. Check the links directly before relying on them to confirm the site's public presence.

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 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM Updated: July 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Domain Age 14 months
Registrar Open Contact, Ltd
Top Level Domain .by Domain Extension

Technical Details

HTTP status 503
IP Address 172.67.208.168
Hosting Provider Cloudflare, Inc. San Francisco, California, US · Hosting Provider · Anycast
Network AS13335 - Cloudflare, Inc. Hosting
SSL Certificate WE1 QUIC · Valid for: 3 months · from August 10, 2026 at 2:26 AM · to November 8, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Name Servers byron.ns.cloudflare.com
kelly.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Website title Z-Library – the world’s largest e-book library. Your gateway to knowledge and culture.
Website description Z-Library is an online library dedicated to enhancing global education through easy access to books. Recognizing books as a valuable source of knowledge throughout history, we aim to provide free literature access to ...
Available languages
Mentioned hosts (42)
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Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Deals Books Bootstrap Framework Web Application Fake Social Media Links - Risk
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis
burger-florida-four-finch

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