Is among-us.en.softonic.com legit or a scam?
A third-party download portal for Among Us that is flagged by our antivirus network for bundling software with potentially unwanted programs.
These checks passed — but they don't clear the site. A clean antivirus result, valid SSL, and a calm server only mean it isn't hosting malware; they say nothing about whether the business is real. This verdict is based on the site's conduct and content, not a malware detection.
Analysis Summary
Warning signs detected
A third-party download portal for Among Us that is flagged by our antivirus network for bundling software with potentially unwanted programs. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.
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MT Intelligence
The domain belongs to a long-standing software discovery platform, but it has a documented history of using 'downloaders' that bundle legitimate apps with adware or unwanted tools. Gridinsoft specifically flags this URL as malicious, and our research shows a pattern of user complaints regarding insecure installers. While the site is not a phishing clone, it serves as an unofficial source for a game that is readily available on verified storefronts. The presence of a valid SSL certificate and a 26-year-old domain registration confirms the operator's identity but does not guarantee the safety of the files provided. We have adjusted the trust score downward due to the high risk of bundled 'grayware' often found on this platform.
Web Research Findings
Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for among-us.en.softonic.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.
- among-us.en.softonic.com is a Softonic download page for Among Us (social deduction game by InnerSloth), claiming 7.3M downloads and listing Windows + other platforms.
- Softonic (en.softonic.com) has longstanding reputation for bundling downloads with adware/PUPs; Malwarebytes specifically detects PUP.Optional.Softonic as an adware-supported downloader/bundler.
- Gridinsoft flags the exact URL with 1/100 trust score and notes blacklisting by multiple security vendors (May 2026).
- Reddit threads and forums repeatedly warn against Softonic downloads due to malware, unwanted programs, and insecure installers (e.g., 2014 PSA, multiple 2020s complaints).
- Page itself shows user reviews (4.3/5 from 5 reviews) mostly discussing the game or AV false positives on cracked versions; Softonic claims "free and safe download" but includes legal disclaimer on referral fees.
- Softonic is a legitimate Barcelona-based company (founded 1997, acquired 2021) but widely criticized for aggressive monetization via bundlers rather than direct malware.
- Official Among Us is available on Steam, Epic, Google Play, App Store; Softonic page is not the primary/official source.
- Gridinsoftopen
"Multiple security vendors blacklist Among-us.en.softonic.com, and our checks show a 1/100 trust score. Avoid entering personal or payment information."
Softonic founded 1997 in Barcelona; acquired by eyeo in 2021; operates as software discovery platform
Antivirus Engines
Security Scans
Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.
Domain & Encryption
Server Reputation
Proceed with caution
Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.
- Treat among-us.en.softonic.com as unverified
Do not enter credentials or send money until you have independently verified the business.
- Verify the business through independent channels
Check the company's social profiles, registry records, and search for recent news or reviews that are not hosted on the site itself.
- Never use irreversible payment methods
Crypto, gift cards, wire transfers, and cash apps offer zero buyer protection. Use a credit card or PayPal if you must pay.
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Reputation Sources
How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.
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 marked among-us.en.softonic.com as suspicious. Several warning signs were detected; it may still turn out legitimate, but you should verify it through independent channels before trusting it with money or credentials.
- among-us.en.softonic.com currently scores 55/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
- Yes. among-us.en.softonic.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R13, expiring in 30 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
- among-us.en.softonic.com is 26.4 years old, registered on 1/28/2000 through Network Solutions, LLC. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
- 1 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged among-us.en.softonic.com as malicious or suspicious (1 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
- No. among-us.en.softonic.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
- among-us.en.softonic.com resolves to an IP operated by Fastly, 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 June 30, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around among-us.en.softonic.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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