Our 2026 security analysis checked 10 signals for ytdown.to — including SSL, WHOIS history, and threat databases. View the full risk breakdown in the report above to see how it scored.

We checked ytdown.to against multiple threat databases, financial-regulator warning lists, and community reports. The full breakdown — including the verdict, flagged signals, and our recommendation — is available in the report on this page.

What is the risk score for ytdown.to?

The risk score for ytdown.to is calculated from 10 independent security signals — SSL validity, domain age, WHOIS data, threat-intel databases, and community reports. The score and per-signal breakdown are shown in the report above.

Does ytdown.to have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes — ytdown.to presents a valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services. The certificate's issuer, validity window, and chain details are in the report above.

ytdown.to is registered through Government of Kingdom of Tonga. WHOIS history, name servers, and full ownership signals are listed in the report above.

When was ytdown.to registered?

ytdown.to was registered on 2025-01-22. The full WHOIS record — including registrar, name servers, and registrant country — is in the report above.

Live Analysis

Is ytdown.to safe? Full Security Analysis 2026

Checked 1 day ago

ytdown.to

Medium Risk

ytdown.to shows some warning signals that require attention. We recommend verifying the website independently before sharing sensitive information.

Signals Detected

SSL Certificate

Valid

/ 100 Risk

Domain Age

Analysis Depth

full

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Risk Breakdown

Valid SSL certificate detected. Issued by Google Trust Services. Expires 8/25/2026.

An SSL certificate encrypts data between your browser and the website. A valid certificate means the connection is secure.

Domain has been registered for 1+ year(s).

Older domains are generally more trustworthy. Scam operations rarely maintain domains for extended periods.

Website is online and responding.

The website was reachable during our scan. An online status alone does not indicate safety.

Content quality — metadata score 73/100, 2/3 legal pages present.

This website has proper metadata and the essential legal pages (terms, privacy, contact).

Detected category: unknown (high risk).

This website was classified as 'unknown'. The category risk level reflects how frequently this type of website is associated with online fraud.

No community reports filed against this domain.

Our community has not submitted any fraud reports for this domain.

Full analysis completed.

We performed our deepest analysis — SSL, WHOIS, content, technology, DNS, threat intelligence, reviews and screenshots — as used for higher-risk categories such as crypto, trading and payments.

Safety Signals

Status

Online

Safe

SSL Security

Google Trust Services

Safe

Domain Age

1 year

Safe

Registrar

Government of Kingdom of Tonga

Info

Country

Unknown

None

Content

73/100

Safe

Threat Databases

Clear

Safe

FCA Warning Blacklist Threats Index URLhaus Phishing Patterns Ai Analysis

Regulators

12 checked

Safe

Reviews

No reviews

None

AI Analysis

YTDown is a free, web-based tool that allows users to download YouTube videos, Shorts, and images in various formats, including MP4 and MP3, up to 1080p resolution. It claims to be safe, fast, and does not require signup or app downloads, operating on the principle that downloaded content is for personal, non-commercial use only.

The website clearly states its purpose as a YouTube downloader and provides details on how to use it, its features, and FAQs. It includes a disclaimer regarding copyright and user responsibility for compliance with laws, which is a standard practice for such tools. While it lacks direct contact information and a Terms of Service page, the presence of a Privacy Policy and an About page, along with a clear explanation of its function and disclaimers, suggests a legitimate, albeit minimally transparent, service. The domain age is moderate, and the SSL is valid.

• Verify copyright compliance before downloading content.
• Be cautious of any requests for personal information beyond what is necessary for the service.
• Consider using official YouTube download features or subscriptions where available for guaranteed safety and legality.

This domain seems to be a streaming/piracy website. These websites tend to be more risky and therefore caution is advised.

AI reasoning

The name 'ytdown' strongly implies a service for downloading YouTube videos, which often involves copyright infringement and is therefore a higher-risk category.

WHOIS Information

Registrar

Government of Kingdom of Tonga

Registration Date

January 22, 2025

Expiration Date

January 22, 2032

Country

Not available

Domain Age

1 year and 6 months

Scam websites often use recently registered domains. A domain registered just days or weeks ago that claims to be an established business is a common red flag.

SSL Certificate

DV validated Free auto-certificate Wildcard

Issued by

Google Trust Services

Validation level

Domain only

Certificate lifespan

90 days (issued May 27, 2026)

Covers

2 domains

Public key

ECDSA (secp256r1) 256-bit

Connection

TLSv1.3 (256-bit)

TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384

A free, automatically-issued certificate only proves control of the domain — it does not vet the company behind it. Common for legitimate sites, but also trivial for scammers to obtain, so treat HTTPS alone as the bare minimum, not proof of trust.

Company & Operator

YTDown

YTDown is a free, web-based YouTube downloader that is not affiliated with any software or paid products. It aims to provide a fast and simple way to save videos, Shorts, and images from YouTube.

Legal pages: issues found