Is apk2me.com legit or a scam?
Apk2me is a long-running distribution site for modded APKs and cracked games that is currently flagged by our antivirus partners for heuristic scam risks.
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
Possible malware risk
Apk2me is a long-running distribution site for modded APKs and cracked games that is currently flagged by our antivirus partners for heuristic scam risks. Some signals suggest this page may deliver unwanted software. Don't download any files or install any browser extensions from here.
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MT Intelligence
The site has been active since 2020, which typically suggests some level of stability, but its primary purpose is the distribution of 'modded' or 'cracked' software. These files are inherently risky because they are modified by unknown third parties to bypass security or unlock premium features, often serving as a delivery method for malware. Gridinsoft specifically flags the domain as suspicious due to heuristic scam patterns. Our analysis also noted a complete lack of contact information, such as an email or physical address, which is a common trait of high-risk download hubs. While some users report successful downloads, the risk of a malicious payload remains high.
Web Research Findings
Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for apk2me.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.
- Domain registered February 8, 2020 (over 6 years old), hosted on Hostinger, registrant in India with hidden WHOIS identity.
- Site distributes modded/cracked APKs, unlocked games, Patreon cheats, gallery unlocks, and saves for adult and mainstream Android titles.
- Gridinsoft flags it as "Suspicious Website" with 32/100 trust score, 1 blacklist detection, heuristic scam risk, and blocks it.
- Scamadviser rates it "Very Likely Safe" with average to good trust score, citing age, valid SSL, and DNSFilter clearance; only negative is hidden owner.
- Limited user feedback: one Reddit user reported a downloaded modded game file was safe but misrepresented (Tekken 7 as mod of Tekken 6).
- Self-description on About Us claims content is "neither a forgery or a scam", accurate, and provides a "safe refuge" with secure interface.
- Significant traffic (hundreds of thousands of visits/month); competes with other mod APK sites; active on Facebook, X, Pinterest promoting downloads.
- Scamadviseropen
"In summary, It seems that apk2me.com is legit and safe to use and not a scam website."
- Reddit r/ApksAppsopen
"I downloaded tekken 7 PSP from this site, it's actually a Mod of tekken 6 with modified graphics and homepage, so basically the game provided is actually safe."
- Site About Usopen
"Is neither a forgery or a scam when compared to the original source material. Is provided with a user-friendly and secure interface for all users to use."
Registered Feb 8, 2020 via Squarespace Domains II LLC; owner identity redacted (DBZ Mods / small business owner in India per about.me and Scamadviser); domain expires Feb 2027
Scam Network Intelligence
Antivirus Engines
Security Scans
Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.
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.
- No contact email found anywhere on the page.
- No phone number listed on the page.
- No postal address visible on the page.
- Scam family match: Cracked APK / Modded App.
Domain & Encryption
Redirect Chain
- 1301http://apk2me.com/
- 2200https://apk2me.com/
Server Reputation
Scam-Type Likelihood
1 scam-type patterns detected
1 of 13 categories showed signals
We check every URL against 13 distinct scam categories so the verdict tells you not just how risky the page is, but what kind of risk it carries. Each meter pulls from page signals, web reports, our AI analyst, vision, and the scam-network cluster — not from raw AV labels.
- Fake-app / APK download pattern detected.
- AI analyst tagged this as malware / drive-by / cracked app.
- Primary scraped category: fake mobile app / APK.
1 of 13 categories showed signals
We check every URL against 13 distinct scam categories so the verdict tells you not just how risky the page is, but what kind of risk it carries. Each meter pulls from page signals, web reports, our AI analyst, vision, and the scam-network cluster — not from raw AV labels.
- Fake-app / APK download pattern detected.
- AI analyst tagged this as malware / drive-by / cracked app.
- Primary scraped category: fake mobile app / APK.
Possible malware risk
Signals suggest this page may deliver malicious files or exploit the browser.
- Treat apk2me.com as unverified
Do not enter credentials or send money until you have independently verified the business.
- If you downloaded or ran a file from here
Disconnect the device from the internet, run a full scan with a reputable antivirus (Malwarebytes, ESET, Bitdefender), and consider a second-opinion scanner. Change passwords on any account you used from the device afterwards — ideally from a different device.
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Reputation Sources
How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.
Referenced Domains
Outbound domains this page links to or loads resources from. Each links to its own security scan.
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 apk2me.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.
- apk2me.com currently scores 41/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
- Yes. apk2me.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R13, expiring in 47 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
- apk2me.com is 6.4 years old, registered on 2/8/2020 through Squarespace Domains II 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 apk2me.com as malicious or suspicious. Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
- No. apk2me.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
- apk2me.com resolves to an IP operated by HOSTINGER-HOSTING 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 21, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around apk2me.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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