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softpedia.com

Category: Computers & Software

Scanned: Jun 9, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC · First seen: Jun 9, 2026 · Threat Engines: 0 / 91 · Times Scanned: 1
98 / 100 Trust Score Based on scan findings at the time of analysis
No Threats Found
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Screenshot of softpedia.com Captured Jun 9, 2026
https://softpedia.com
Screenshot of softpedia.com
23 years
Very Popular - #4,889 Tranco rank (>10M monthly visitors)
Not listed (91 checked)
✓ Valid (TLS)
Aptum Technologies
Atlanta, United States
cloudflare
Unknown
64.77.16.71
Domain & WHOIS Information
Registrar Instra Corporation Pty Ltd.
Registered June 19, 2003
Expires June 19, 2028
Name Servers ns.softpedia.com
DNSSEC Unsigned
Hosting Aptum Technologies
Reputation & Threat Check 91 security engines checked
File Scan Summary Powered by Quttera Engine
5 files scanned
No threats
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Low Risk
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Medium Risk
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0
No threats Low Risk Medium Risk High Risk
www.softpedia.com.http-redirect 86 B No threats
www.softpedia.com/# 5.3 KB No threats
www.softpedia.com/cdn-cgi/styles/cf.errors.css 23.5 KB No threats
www.softpedia.com/cdn-cgi/styles/cf.errors.ie.css 3.3 KB No threats
www.softpedia.com/cdn-cgi/challenge-platform/scripts/jsd/main.js 23.5 KB No threats
External Links & Domains
4
External Links
All Clean
0
Iframes
Clean
2
Referenced Domains
All Clean
0
Flagged Resources
None Detected
http://softpedia.com/cdn-cgi/challenge-platform/scripts/jsd/main.jsNot flagged
http://softpedia.com/cdn-cgi/styles/cf.errors.cssNot flagged
http://softpedia.com/cdn-cgi/styles/cf.errors.ie.cssNot flagged
https://www.cloudflare.com/5xx-error-landingNot flagged
softpedia.comNot flagged
www.cloudflare.comNot flagged
softpedia.com Overview

Description of softpedia.com

Softpedia appears to be a long-running software download and technology information website focused on desktop applications, drivers, reviews, and related computing content. The homepage screenshot shows sections for Windows apps, Windows drivers, Mac apps, and reviews, which aligns with classification data describing the site as software, downloads, and information technology related.

Based on the domain name, site presentation, and category signals, the website appears to operate as a software catalog and editorial platform where users can browse, search for, and download freeware, shareware, drivers, and utilities. The domain has been registered since 2003, which suggests an established online presence rather than a newly created project.

Safety Assessment for softpedia.com

The available scan results are favorable. At the time of this scan, 0 out of 91 security engines flagged the domain, the malware scan reported no flagged files, and major threat-database checks did not indicate phishing or malware listings. The site also appears to have substantial longevity and visibility, supported by its 22-year domain age and a strong traffic ranking.

The screenshot shows a functioning software-download portal rather than a parked page, impersonation page, or obvious scam layout. No suspicious external links or iframes were identified in the provided scan data, and blacklist checks were reported as clean. As with any download website, users may still want to review individual files carefully before installing software, but based on available data, no threats were detected at the time of this scan.

Based on available scan data, no significant threats were detected at the time of this scan.

Technical Description

The domain is using a valid SSL/TLS certificate issued by Sectigo Limited, with expiry listed in late 2026. The site appears to be served through Cloudflare infrastructure, with hosting attributed to Aptum Technologies and an observed server IP in Atlanta, United States. The domain uses its own nameservers, which is consistent with an established, actively managed web property.

No malware-positive files, flagged outbound links, or iframe-related concerns were reported in the supplied scan. DNSSEC is currently unsigned, which is not uncommon but means DNS responses do not appear to benefit from DNSSEC validation at the time of this scan.

HTTP Redirect Chain
301 https://softpedia.com/
403 https://www.softpedia.com/
Website Insights
#4,889
Tranco Rank
Very Popular
Visitors >10M/mo
Category: Computers & Software
Rank History (30 days)
May 4 Jun 8
1 cookie detected
Essential1
Analytics0
Advertising0
Social0
1 1st party cookie
0 3rd party (trackers)
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