About PhishDown
PhishDown is a free, comprehensive phishing detection tool that helps you verify whether a URL, domain, or IP address is safe before you visit it.
What is PhishDown?
Inspired by leading security services like Phish Report, PhishTank, and APWG, our service analyzes multiple security signals to provide you with a comprehensive safety assessment. We combine DNS records, WHOIS data, SSL certificates, reputation databases, and advanced threat intelligence to help protect you from phishing attacks. Learn more about our platform and automated workflow.
How It Works
When you submit a URL, domain, or IP address, our automated system performs a comprehensive multi-layered analysis:
DNS Analysis
We examine DNS records (A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT) to identify suspicious configurations, fast-flux networks, and unusual domain setups that may indicate phishing activity.
WHOIS Lookup
We analyze domain registration details including creation date, registrar information, and registrant data to spot newly registered domains or suspicious registration patterns commonly used in phishing campaigns.
SSL Certificate Verification
We validate SSL/TLS certificates, check certificate authority trust, expiration dates, and identify self-signed or suspicious certificates that may indicate malicious sites.
Reputation Database Check
We query multiple threat intelligence feeds and reputation databases to identify known phishing sites, malware hosts, and domains flagged by security organizations.
Advanced Detection Features
- •Redirect Chain Analysis: We trace URL redirects to identify suspicious redirect patterns and hidden destinations.
- •Hosting Provider Analysis: We identify hosting providers and check against known malicious hosting networks.
- •Domain Age & History: Newly registered domains or domains with suspicious history are flagged for review.
- •Pattern Recognition: We detect common phishing patterns, typosquatting, and brand impersonation techniques.
Our Mission
Phishing attacks are one of the most common cyber threats today, with millions of phishing sites created every year. According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), phishing attacks continue to grow in sophistication and volume. Our mission is to make the internet safer by providing everyone with free access to powerful phishing detection tools.
Whether you're a security professional tracking brand impersonation, a business owner protecting your customers, or an individual who received a suspicious link, we're here to help you stay safe online. We believe that security tools should be accessible to everyone, not just large organizations with dedicated security teams. For enterprise needs, explore our platform and pricing options.
Why Choose PhishDown?
Free & Accessible
Unlike premium services, PhishDown is completely free with no signup required. Check unlimited URLs without restrictions.
Comprehensive Analysis
We combine multiple detection methods and threat intelligence sources to provide the most accurate results possible.
Fast & Reliable
Get results in seconds. Our infrastructure is designed for speed and reliability, ensuring you get answers when you need them.
Privacy-Focused
We respect your privacy. We don't track individual users or store personally identifiable information with your lookups.
Reporting Phishing Sites
If you discover a phishing site, we encourage you to report it to relevant authorities:
Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG)
Report phishing emails and websites to help combat global phishing threats.
PhishTank
Community-based phishing verification system where users submit and verify suspected phishing sites.
Hosting Provider
Report directly to the hosting provider's abuse department for faster takedown.