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Zdf.de Reputation Review

February 20, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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Zdf → Safety Check

First checked February 20, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Likely Safe Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 12.1-year domain history and public traffic rank. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for zdf.de Domain Maturity: 4420 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tags Safety Level Positive Signals: 3 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 3,589 Popularity Trust Zone: .de Trust Zone Operational Signals: 7 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country DE Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for zdf.de. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored zdf.de

On-page mentions:
File Sharing, Sports
Tech signals:
Web Application
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • popular site
  • a long-term domain history (12.1 years)
  • a long-term SSL certificate (12 months)
  • strong independent trust
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
  • a low user rating from 2781 reviews
Context signals:
  • content related to file sharing and downloadable content; sports
Review sentiment:
Negative
1.2 / 5 ★☆☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 2,781 reviews from public sources.
Last checked February 20, 2026 at 11:08 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.3.7
This domain was registered 12 years ago through the company unknown and ownership information is not publicly available. Complaint contact not found.

About zdf.de

We reviewed zdf.de and found a strong trust profile with some mixed public feedback. Current checks lean more legitimate than deceptive, and the current trust score is 85/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections, popular site, and a long-term domain history. 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.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Zdf.de. 2026-02-20 13:08:35

FAQ

Is zdf.de safe?

Based on current analysis, zdf.de leans generally safe with a 85/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 12.1-year domain history and public traffic rank; mixed review signals should still be checked.

Why does zdf.de look trustworthy?

Key factors include hosting in DE, a domain age of 12.1 years, presence in public traffic rankings, and content related to file sharing and downloadable content; sports. 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.

Zdf Digital Footprints

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

File Sharing
Sports
Web Application

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

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.

Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for zdf.de 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.

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.

Domain Information

Created May 21, 2014 at 6:45 PM
Domain Age 12.1 years
Domain Status Connect
Top Level Domain .de Country Code TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 91.197.29.78
Hostname testmail.zdf.de
Hosting Provider AS43354 ZDF Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, DE
SSL Certificate DigiCert Global G2 TLS RSA SHA256 2020 CA1 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 12 months · from August 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM · to August 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers ns01.zdf.de
ns02.zdf.de

Content Analysis

Website title ZDF Streaming-Portal: Filme, Serien und Dokus online anschauen
Website description Alle Videos und Livestreams im ZDF anschauen - ständig verfügbar und interaktiv! Entdecke Filme, Serien, Sportevents, Dokumentationen und vieles mehr!
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (31)
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Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
File Sharing Sports Web Application Social Media Links
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Facebook Social media platform by Meta. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.). Miro Online collaborative whiteboard platform. Teamviewer SSO TeamViewer Single Sign-On. Zoom Video conferencing and online meetings platform.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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