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Free Website Safety Checker

Check whether a website or URL is currently flagged for malware, phishing or unwanted software on Google's Safe Browsing threat lists. Free, live and no account required.

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Run a real check above

Submit a public URL, domain, or keyword. Novaverb will show only the evidence this tool can actually retrieve or measure.

Evidence model

Know what the result proves

Each free check separates measured evidence from interpretation, and interpretation from the deeper work available in a connected workspace.

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1. Source

A live Safe Browsing threat-list lookup. The result identifies where its evidence came from.

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2. Boundary

This reflects the Safe Browsing threat-list status at the moment you check. A clean result means no active listing was found — it is not a guarantee that a site is safe, nor a full malware scan.

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3. Next action

Use the finding to verify a problem, then connect a workspace when you need history, monitoring, or site-wide analysis.

Website safety explained

What a Safe Browsing check does — and does not — prove

Safe Browsing maintains constantly-updated lists of URLs known to host malware, phishing, or unwanted software. A match is strong evidence a page is dangerous right now. The absence of a match means the URL isn't on those lists at this moment — it is not proof the site is clean, because new threats are listed only after they're detected.

The threat categories

Malware — pages that install malicious software on a visitor's device.
Social engineering — phishing pages that impersonate a trusted site to steal credentials.
Unwanted software — deceptive downloads that change browser or system behaviour.
Harmful applications — apps flagged as harmful on mobile platforms.

If your site is flagged

A listing can appear because a site was hacked, an ad network served malware, or a third-party script was compromised. Remove the malicious content, then request a review — and monitor the status so you know the moment it clears.

Get the right answer

What to submit — and what to avoid

The check is only as honest as its input. These examples keep you out of the two mistakes that produce a misleading result.

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yourdomain.comAny public address form works — we check it against Google's live threat lists. http or https, with or without www, a bare domain or a full path — we normalize it for you.

https://www.yourdomain.com/pageA specific URL is fine too; we check exactly what you submit.

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Reading 'no threats' as 'safe forever'A clean result means no listing right now, not a permanent guarantee — re-check over time.

Public methodology

Exactly how this result is produced

No opaque score. Every result comes from these steps — so you can trust it, reproduce it, and explain it to a client.

We normalize the address and submit the URL to Google Safe Browsing's live threat lists.
We report any match for malware, phishing (social engineering) or unwanted software.
We report a clean result as 'no current listing' — an honest present-tense state, not a permanent verdict.

Built on public standards

The international standards this check applies

Novaverb measures your site against these published specifications — not an opaque score. Each card names the standard, the body that maintains it, and exactly how this tool applies it.

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Safe Browsing threat lists

Checks the URL against the malware, phishing and unwanted-software threat lists.

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verifiedWe list a standard only where this tool genuinely reads or measures against it. Where a signal is outside a live check, the result says so instead of implying coverage.

Common questions

Website Safety Checker FAQ

What does the Website Safety Checker check?

It checks whether a URL is currently flagged on Google Safe Browsing threat lists for malware, phishing or unwanted software, reporting the listing status at the moment you run the check.

Does a clean result mean my website is safe?

No. A clean result means no active Safe Browsing listing was found at check time. It is not a guarantee of safety nor a full malware scan, and status can change if a threat later appears.

What is the difference between malware and phishing flags?

A malware flag means the site is listed as distributing harmful software. A phishing flag means it is listed as deceptively collecting credentials or data. Both are Safe Browsing threat categories that can trigger browser warnings.

Why does my site show as flagged for unwanted software?

Safe Browsing lists unwanted software when a site distributes deceptive or harmful programs, such as bundled installers that change settings. Review recent uploads, scripts and third-party code, then request review once the issue is removed.

How do I fix a site flagged by Safe Browsing?

Identify and remove the malware, phishing pages or unwanted software, clean any injected code, secure the compromised entry point, then request a review through the appropriate console so the listing can be reassessed and lifted.

Is this a full malware scan of my server?

No. It reports Safe Browsing threat-list status at check time, not a deep scan of your files, database or server. A clean result does not rule out infections that have not been listed.

Why does website safety status matter for SEO?

A Safe Browsing listing can trigger red browser warnings and suppress your site in results, sharply cutting traffic and trust. Monitoring listing status helps you catch and resolve threats before they damage visibility.

Can a safe site later become flagged?

Yes. The check reflects status only at that moment. If your site is later compromised and added to a threat list, a previously clean result no longer holds. Re-check regularly, especially after security incidents.

What should I do if my site is clean but I still worry?

A clean listing is reassuring but limited. Keep software patched, restrict access, monitor for injected code, and re-run the check periodically, since Safe Browsing status can change the moment a new threat is detected.

How current is the Safe Browsing result?

The result reflects threat-list status at the time you run the check. Listings are added and removed as threats appear and are resolved, so treat each result as a point-in-time reading rather than permanent.

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