Our automated security review found no threat indicators on 9xbud.com. The site appears legitimate based on the signals we checked, but always stay alert for phishing emails that spoof real domains.

Is 9xbud.com safe to use?

9xbud.com passed our automated security checks with a trust score of 71/100. No antivirus engines or major blacklists flagged the site at the time of the last scan.

Does 9xbud.com have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. 9xbud.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 56 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

How old is the 9xbud.com domain?

9xbud.com is 11.6 years old, registered on 11/14/2014 through NameCheap, Inc.. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.

Has 9xbud.com been flagged by antivirus engines?

2 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged 9xbud.com as malicious or suspicious (1 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.

Is 9xbud.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. 9xbud.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

Where is 9xbud.com hosted?

9xbud.com resolves to an IP operated by Cloudflare, Inc. in US (usage type: Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.

How often is the 9xbud.com report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on July 7, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around 9xbud.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

SAFE

No threats detected

All checks passed. This site appears legitimate — but always stay alert for phishing even on trusted domains.

Security Review

Is 9xbud.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Safe· 71/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

A veteran video-downloading utility with an 11-year history and strong community backing, though it relies on aggressive advertising for revenue.

Why we trust it

Domain has been registered and active for over 11 years (since 2014).Strong positive reputation and recommendations within specialized user communities on Reddit.High global traffic ranking indicates a large, consistent user base.

9xbud.comScanned 23h ago

Post Facebook

Trust score

SAFE

Score breakdown

Heuristics 59·MT 78

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Positive signals (4)

Not on major blacklistsDomain is 12 years oldEncrypted connectionClean server reputation

View density

Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence

2/92

Engines flagged this URL

Domain Age

12 years old

Registered Nov 14, 2014

Intelligence

Safe

Low likelihood · 85% confidence

Website Preview

LIVE RENDER

9xbud.com

1Simple, functional layout for a video downloader utility

Automated page render — captured in a safe sandbox. What an ordinary visitor would see when loading the site. See full visual analysis →

Visual analysis

We capture a fresh screenshot of the live page and ask a vision model to look for scam visual patterns — fake trust badges, countdown timers, overlay pop-ups, and visual clones of legitimate brands.

/ 100

Low visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

The site presents as a legitimate, functional utility for video downloading with a clean interface and no immediate visual scam indicators.

Visual risk20/100

What our vision model saw

5 signals

Simple, functional layout for a video downloader utility

No fake trust badges or urgency tactics visible

Professional branding with consistent logo and navigation

Clear 'About' section explaining the site's purpose

Standard input field for URL processing without intrusive ads or pop-ups

Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

Analysis

Low scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust78/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

The domain has been registered since 2014, which is a significant indicator of stability compared to the short-lived sites typically used for fraud. Our analysis shows the site is part of a known network of tools including 9xbuddy, which is frequently cited in community megathreads as a reliable resource. While two engines in our antivirus network (Chong Lua Dao and Gridinsoft) flag the site, this is common for free downloader tools that utilize aggressive ad networks or redirects. The hosting infrastructure is stable, and the site maintains a high global traffic rank. Visual analysis confirms a professional, functional interface without the typical hallmarks of a phishing or malware-distribution site. We have adjusted the trust score to reflect its legitimacy while acknowledging the risks inherent to ad-supported free utilities.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The site functions as a specialized utility for extracting video content from various social media and video-sharing platforms. Our crawler identified a clean, professional layout that focuses entirely on the input field for URL processing. Unlike malicious clones, it does not use fake urgency tactics, countdown timers, or deceptive 'system repair' alerts. The branding is consistent across the page, and it provides clear instructions on how to use the service.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted behind a major content delivery network on IP 172.67.194.53, which currently shows a clean reputation with zero abuse reports. It utilizes a valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services, ensuring that data in transit is encrypted. The presence of a single redirect hop to a related domain (9xbuddy.in) is consistent with how this specific service manages its traffic across different regions and mirrors.

Domain History

This is a highly established domain, registered on November 14, 2014. Having an operational history of over 11 years is a strong positive signal, as scam operations are almost never maintained for this length of time. The registrar is NameCheap, and while the owner's personal details are privacy-protected, this is standard practice for independent web developers. The site is linked to a developer with a presence on official app stores, further grounding its legitimacy.

Web Reputation

Our research indicates a split in reputation that is typical for the 'grey-area' nature of video downloaders. While some automated trust aggregators give it a low score due to the hidden WHOIS data and the nature of the service, the actual user community on platforms like Reddit highly recommends it. It is frequently listed in curated 'safe' lists for media tools. The primary complaints found in our research relate to intrusive advertisements rather than actual security threats like malware or credential theft.

What this means for you

The site is a legitimate tool, but because it is free, it relies on ads that can sometimes be misleading or annoying. We recommend using a high-quality ad-blocker when visiting to ensure a clean experience. Do not download any 'system cleaners' or 'drivers' if prompted by an advertisement on the page; only use the site for its intended purpose of video link processing.

Risk Factors

Two engines in our antivirus network (Chong Lua Dao and Gridinsoft) flag the site as suspicious or malicious.
The site relies on third-party ad networks which may serve intrusive or misleading pop-ups.
WHOIS data is privacy-protected, hiding the specific identity of the operator.
The service operates in a legal grey area regarding video content extraction.

Positive Signals

Domain has been registered and active for over 11 years (since 2014).
Strong positive reputation and recommendations within specialized user communities on Reddit.
High global traffic ranking indicates a large, consistent user base.
Valid SSL encryption and stable hosting infrastructure with no abuse reports.

AI Recommendation

The site is safe to use for its intended purpose, but we strongly advise using a robust ad-blocker to prevent intrusive or misleading advertisements from appearing.

Next-gen fraud intelligence

Evidence-backedCross-checked

Web Research Findings

Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for 9xbud.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Business registration

No public record found

Could not match the site to a registered company — common for small sites.

Clone check

Not a clone

No well-known site's layout or branding detected here.

Typosquat check

No look-alike match

The domain doesn't resemble any well-known brand's spelling.

Web mentions

3 scam reports · 3 positive

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

Domain 9xbud.com registered November 2014 (age ~11.6 years); related 9xbuddy.com registered June 2014.
WHOIS privacy-protected; registrar NameCheap, Inc.; owner hidden via Withheld for Privacy ehf (Iceland).
ScamAdviser assigns trust score 0/100 to 9xbuddy.com citing hidden owner and registrar reputation.
Associated with 123sudo.com (developer of desktop/mobile apps); Google Play app by 123SUDO / Vijay Singh (India).
VirusTotal reports no security vendors flag www.9xbuddy.com as malicious.
Reddit users in r/Piracy report long-term use (since ~2017) with no malware issues; listed in piracy megathreads.
Site promotes video downloads from YouTube, Twitter, Facebook etc.; offers desktop app, Android app, and online tool; some reports of intrusive ads/pop-ups on free version.

Scam reports (3)

Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.

ScamAdviseropen
"In summary, 9xbuddy.com might be a scam. The trust score of the website is low."
ScamAdviseropen
"The identity of the owner of the website is hidden on WHOIS. The registrar of this website is popular amongst scammers."
Any Video Converteropen
"Technically speaking, 9xbuddy is not a safe and legitimate online video downloader. It's well known that online free downloaders rely on advertising for revenue, and their pages often contain numerous pop-ups and misleading ads, which can e"

Positive reviews (3)

Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.

Reddit (r/Piracy)open
"Yes, 9xbuddy is 100% safe.You should have nothing to worry about.It's on both this megathread and fmhy megathread."
Reddit (r/Piracy)open
"Using this site for years, i can safely say it is virus free . Regularly using since maybe 2017 or something like that"
Amoyshareopen
"The trust score of 9xbuddy online video downloader is average to good. Therefore, it is legit and safe for consumers to access."

Research summary

Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above

Our research into 9xbud.com revealed that it is a well-known tool within the video-downloading community, with users on Reddit reporting safe usage dating back to 2017. While some independent review aggregators assign it a low trust score due to WHOIS privacy and the reputation of its registrar, these are common traits for independent utility sites. Technical reviews from sites like Amoyshare suggest the tool is legitimate, though users should be wary of the advertisements typically found on free downloader pages.

Domain Timeline

Nov 14, 2014
Domain registered
First appeared in WHOIS records — 12 years old today.
Jul 7, 2026
Latest security review — Reviewed as safe
This scan re-ran every check and found no active threat signals.

9xbud.com has operated for years with no threat signals in this review — a long, stable track record, though it is never a guarantee on its own.

Threat Detection

Antivirus Engines

Detection matrix · live

2 engines flagged this URL

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. Each detection is listed below by engine name — even a single hit is a meaningful signal.

1Malicious1Suspicious59Harmless92Engines

of 92

Chong Lua Dao

Malicious· malicious

Gridinsoft

Suspicious· suspicious

2 antivirus engines flagged this URL. Even a single detection is a meaningful signal — treat this site with extra caution and avoid entering credentials, payment info, or downloading any files.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check

Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.

Reputation Sources

How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.

Google Safe Browsing

Not listedCheck ↗

VirusTotal

ListedCheck ↗

AbuseIPDB

Not listedCheck ↗

Also verify:Spamhaus ↗DNSBL / SURBL ↗PhishTank ↗

Technical Details

domain · encryption · redirects · server reputation · referenced

Contact Verification

We fetched the page and looked for real-world contact details. Legitimate businesses almost always publish an email on their own domain, a phone number, and a postal address. Scam shops usually don't.

What We Found

No clear contact details on the page

Emails on site's domainNone

Phone numbersNone

Postal addressNot listed

Linked social profiles0

Signal Summary

Several contact red flags

No contact email found anywhere on the page.
No phone number listed on the page.
No postal address visible on the page.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age12 years old

RegistrarNameCheap, Inc.

RegisteredNov 14, 2014

ExpiresNov 14, 2026

Owner privacyVisible

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerGoogle Trust Services · WE1

ExpiresSep 2, 2026 (56d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingCloudflare, Inc.

Server locationUS

Web servercloudflare

PopularityNot in popularity top list

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Yes

Lookalike

Punycode

1302http://9xbud.com/
2404https://9xbuddy.in/cross-domain

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file0

ISPCloudflare, Inc.

Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Referenced Domains

Outbound domains this page links to or loads resources from. Each links to its own security scan.

9xbuddy.in rr.bancusnonpeak.cyou

What to do

Still, stay alert

No major threat indicators — but a clean scan does not guarantee every page is safe, and phishing emails routinely spoof real domains.

Double-check the exact URL in your address bar
Confirm you are actually on 9xbud.com and not a lookalike like 9-xbud.com.com or an IDN homoglyph.
Use a password manager
Password managers only auto-fill on the exact domain they were saved for — they refuse to fill lookalike domains, which is the single best phishing defence.
Discuss this site on the forum
If you have first-hand experience with this site — good or bad — share it with the MalwareTips community.
Open

Final Verdict

Trust / 100

Final Verdict·9xbud.com

SAFE

9xbud.com is a long-standing online video downloader utility that has been active for over 11 years. While it is flagged by a couple of security engines for its advertising practices, it is widely recognized as a functional tool by the user community. You should use it with a reputable ad-blocker to avoid intrusive pop-ups.

The site is safe to use for its intended purpose, but we strongly advise using a robust ad-blocker to prevent intrusive or misleading advertisements from appearing.

AV engines

MT passes

Net signals

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Safety FAQ

Common questions about this site, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers always reflect the latest verdict on this page.

Our automated security review found no threat indicators on 9xbud.com. The site appears legitimate based on the signals we checked, but always stay alert for phishing emails that spoof real domains.
9xbud.com passed our automated security checks with a trust score of 71/100. No antivirus engines or major blacklists flagged the site at the time of the last scan.
Yes. 9xbud.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 56 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
9xbud.com is 11.6 years old, registered on 11/14/2014 through NameCheap, Inc.. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
2 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged 9xbud.com as malicious or suspicious (1 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
No. 9xbud.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
9xbud.com resolves to an IP operated by Cloudflare, Inc. in US (usage type: Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.
This is a permanent record of the scan run on July 7, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around 9xbud.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

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