How to Check If a Website Is Safe (Complete Guide 2025)

Unsafe websites can steal passwords, infect devices with malware or trick users into sending money. The good news is that in 2025 you can check whether a website is safe in just a few seconds.

1. Inspect the URL

• Watch for look-alike domains (for example gooogle.com instead of google.com).
• Be careful with unusual domain endings when a brand normally uses .com.
• Avoid extremely long or strange URLs filled with encoded parameters.

2. Check HTTPS and browser warnings

A safe website should use HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate. If your browser shows a warning like “Your connection is not private”, leave immediately.

3. Run a website safety scan

The fastest way to check a website in 2025 is to use an online scanner. Tools like Skyphaze analyze:

• malware indicators and suspicious scripts,
• SSL/TLS issues and mixed content,
• security headers,
• performance and Core Web Vitals,
• basic reputation signals.

Simply paste the URL into Skyphaze, start the scan and review the result page.

4. Look at the design and content

Scam sites often look rushed: broken images, many pop‑ups, aggressive countdown timers and unrealistic offers like “90% OFF today only”. If something feels wrong, trust your instincts.

5. Check domain age and reviews

Newly registered domains are much more likely to be used for scams. You can quickly check domain age using a WHOIS lookup and search the brand name on Google, Reddit or TrustPilot to see real reviews.

6. Quick safety checklist

• URL is correct and not suspicious.
• HTTPS is valid, no browser warnings.
• The site passes a Skyphaze scan.
• The domain is not brand new.
• There is clear contact information.

If multiple red flags appear, close the tab and do not enter any personal data.