Google Safe Browsing
PassNo threats found by Google Safe Browsing.
Weight 22Contribution +22 / 22
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Google's threat database flags sites known to host malware, phishing, or unwanted software. A clean result is a strong positive signal.
Domain Safety Report
wikipedia.org
TrustedConfidence
80%
TrustDepth Score™
87/100
87
wikipedia.org appears trustworthy. It uses HTTPS correctly, has existed for over 25 years, is not on Google's phishing or malware lists, and publishes SPF and DMARC email records.
Security Verification Log
Algorithm v2
Why this score?
This website scored 87/100 because:
- No threats found by Google Safe Browsing.
- Registered 25 years ago · via MarkMonitor Inc..
- Valid HTTPS certificate.
- SPF ✓ DMARC ✓
- Reachable over HTTPS with HSTS.
- No suspicious naming patterns.
- Publishes privacy, terms.
- 2 redirects.
- robots.txt · server: ATS/9.2.13
- 1/6 headers: HSTS.
HTTPS EnabledHSTSSPF FoundDMARC FoundEstablished (10+ yrs)
Verified by TrustDepthChecked Scan ID
TD-072176Scan took 4294 msTrust Statistics
- TrustDepth Score
- 87/ 100
- Confidence
- 80%
- Domain Age
- 25y
- Blocklists
- —
- Security Checks
- 9 / 12Passed
- Last Scan
- 15 days ago
Data sourcesRDAP (WHOIS)Cloudflare DNSGoogle Safe BrowsingURLhausLive reachabilityTLS probe
wikipedia.org at a glance
How this domain connects to the rest of the TrustDepth graph.
- Category
- Education
- Registrar
- MarkMonitor Inc.
- Age
- 25 years
Score breakdown
Every signal, its weight, and how many points it contributed to wikipedia.org's score.
Abuse blocklists
UnknownNot available — provider did not respond.
Weight 18Contribution +13 / 18
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We check independent abuse databases like URLhaus and PhishTank. Being listed means researchers have observed the site being used maliciously.
Domain age (WHOIS)
PassRegistered 25 years ago · via MarkMonitor Inc..
Weight 13Contribution +13 / 13
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Older domains are much less likely to be scams. Most phishing sites are registered within the last 90 days.
SSL / TLS certificate
PassValid HTTPS certificate.
Weight 8Contribution +8 / 8
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A valid HTTPS certificate proves the site owns the domain and encrypts traffic. Broken or missing certificates are a red flag.
DNS configuration
PassSPF ✓ DMARC ✓
Weight 8Contribution +7 / 8
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SPF, DMARC and DNSSEC records help stop attackers from spoofing this domain in email or redirecting visitors to fake copies.
Reachability & HTTPS
PassReachable over HTTPS with HSTS.
Weight 6Contribution +6 / 6
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We confirm the site actually responds, upgrades HTTP to HTTPS, and returns a healthy status code.
Naming & impersonation
PassNo suspicious naming patterns.
Weight 6Contribution +6 / 6
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Lookalike names, homoglyphs, brand-typosquats, suspicious TLDs, and digit-heavy strings correlate with scam sites.
Security headers
Warning1/6 headers: HSTS.
Weight 6Contribution +2 / 6
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HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options and Referrer-Policy show the operator takes basic browser-side hardening seriously.
Transparency pages
PassPublishes privacy, terms.
Weight 6Contribution +4 / 6
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Real businesses publish contact, about, privacy and terms pages. Missing all of them is a common scam pattern.
Redirect chain
Pass2 redirects.
Weight 3Contribution +3 / 3
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Long redirect chains or cross-domain hops are common in cloaking, affiliate abuse, and phishing landers.
Tech fingerprint
Passrobots.txt · server: ATS/9.2.13
Weight 2Contribution +2 / 2
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Robots.txt, sitemap.xml, server headers and framework markers show the site is a properly built, maintained web app.
Community reviews
UnknownNot available — provider did not respond.
Weight 2Contribution +1 / 2
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Signed-in visitors can share first-hand experiences. Aggregated ratings supplement automated checks.
Reference safety tips for wikipedia.org
Simple habits that keep you safe whether or not this site scores well.
Check citations, not just claims
Reference sites are only as good as their sources. Click through footnotes for anything important.
Prefer edits with history
Wiki-style sites show revision history — pages recently edited by anonymous accounts deserve extra scrutiny.
Cross-check with a second source
For medical, legal or financial info, verify against an official body (WHO, gov.uk, IRS, etc.) before acting.
You rarely need an account
If a reference site suddenly demands sign-up to view basic content, you may be on a clone.
Frequently asked about wikipedia.org
Is wikipedia.org a scam?+
Automated safety signals do not indicate wikipedia.org is a scam. That said, no automated system catches every fraud — always verify unusual offers independently.
Is wikipedia.org legit?+
wikipedia.org passes TrustDepth's core safety checks and is not present on any abuse blocklists we consult. It's likely legitimate.
Can I trust wikipedia.org?+
Yes — wikipedia.org scores in the trusted range across our safety checks.
Is wikipedia.org safe to use?+
wikipedia.org looks safe for everyday use based on our automated checks. Still practice basic hygiene: verify URLs, use strong unique passwords, and enable two-factor authentication.
How is wikipedia.org's safety score calculated?+
We combine live SSL, WHOIS, DNS and reachability checks with lookups against Google Safe Browsing and abuse blocklists such as URLhaus and PhishTank. Naming heuristics and (soon) community reviews add extra context. Each signal contributes a weighted portion of a 0–100 score.
Does wikipedia.org use a secure HTTPS connection?+
Our SSL/TLS check inspects the live certificate served by wikipedia.org, verifying issuer, validity window and hostname match. See the "SSL / TLS certificate" signal above for the exact result for this scan.
Has wikipedia.org been reported for phishing or malware?+
We cross-check wikipedia.org against Google Safe Browsing, URLhaus and PhishTank. If any of them flag the domain, it will show as a red signal in the "Safety signals" section above.
How old is the wikipedia.org domain?+
WHOIS registration age is one of the strongest anti-scam signals — most fraudulent sites are less than 90 days old. Check the "Domain age (WHOIS)" signal above for the registration date and age for wikipedia.org.
What should I do if wikipedia.org looks suspicious?+
Close the tab, do not enter any credentials, and do not download files. Report the URL to Google Safe Browsing (safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish/) and to your browser's built-in reporting tool. If you already entered a password, change it immediately on the real site and enable 2FA.
How often is this wikipedia.org report updated?+
Every scan is live — signals are re-checked from source when you load this page (with a short cache to avoid rate limits). You can force a fresh scan any time by re-submitting wikipedia.org from the home page.
About this wikipedia.org safety report
TrustDepth generated this scorecard for wikipedia.org by running seven independent checks in parallel: SSL/TLS certificate validity, WHOIS registration age, DNS configuration (SPF, DMARC, DNSSEC), HTTPS reachability, Google Safe Browsing status, abuse blocklists (URLhaus, PhishTank), and naming heuristics. Each signal contributes a weighted share of the 0–100 score.
A verdict of trusted means the domain passed all core checks with high confidence. Likely safe means most signals are positive with one minor gap. Unclear means we don't have enough evidence to recommend for or against. Suspicious and dangerous mean at least one strong red flag — proceed with caution or avoid entirely.
Automated scans catch most fraud, but no scanner is perfect. Always cross-check unusual offers, verify contact details, and prefer payment methods with buyer protection. Read our methodology for the full scoring breakdown.
Community reports for wikipedia.org
Real reports from people who have used wikipedia.org. Add yours to help others decide.
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