Is app.popsilla.com a scam?

Our automated security review marked app.popsilla.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.

Is app.popsilla.com safe to use?

app.popsilla.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.

Does app.popsilla.com have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. app.popsilla.com presents a valid TLSv1.2 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 51 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

How old is the app.popsilla.com domain?

app.popsilla.com is 9.7 years old, registered on 10/28/2016 through GoDaddy.com, LLC. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.

Has app.popsilla.com been flagged by antivirus engines?

No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report app.popsilla.com as clean.

Is app.popsilla.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?

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

Where is app.popsilla.com hosted?

app.popsilla.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 app.popsilla.com report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 26, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around app.popsilla.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Security Review

Is app.popsilla.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 55/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

A long-standing app directory flagged for adware distribution and reports of unauthorized financial charges.

Top reasons

Flagged as an adware vector by security researchers with over 85,000 reported infections.User reports of unauthorized bank charges after interacting with the site.Lack of transparent business ownership or verifiable contact details.

app.popsilla.comScanned 23h ago

Post Facebook

Trust score

SUSPICIOUS

Heuristics 90·MT 45

Category tags

software aggregatoradware distribution#malware85% MT confidence

Positive signals (5)

Antivirus clear Not on major blacklists Domain is 10 years old Encrypted connection Clean server reputation

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.

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Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence

0/92

All engines report clean

Domain Age

10 years old

Registered Oct 28, 2016

MT Intelligence

Suspicious

Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence

SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

A long-standing app directory flagged for adware distribution and reports of unauthorized financial charges. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

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app.popsilla.com

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Visual Screenshot 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

High visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

We could not capture a fully-rendered screenshot of this page; visual analysis is inconclusive.

Visual risk50/100

What our vision model saw

1 signal

Screenshot incomplete — site may be slow to render

MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust45/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

The domain has existed since 2016, which usually suggests stability, but its reputation is marred by significant security flags. Our threat-intelligence layer identifies the site as a source of adware, with reports indicating it has been involved in tens of thousands of browser infections. Furthermore, consumer reports highlight instances where visiting the site or its links led to attempted unauthorized bank charges, sometimes masked under unrelated service categories. The lack of transparent business ownership or contact information is a major red flag for a site handling software downloads. While it provides links to official stores, the presence of intrusive pop-ups and its history as an adware vector make it a high-risk destination.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The site operates as a catalog for mobile games and applications, providing descriptions, ratings, and charts. It claims to offer virus-free content, yet it relies heavily on iframe technology and third-party redirects which can be used to mask malicious activity.

Infrastructure

The domain is hosted behind Cloudflare and registered through GoDaddy. While the technical setup is standard, the site lacks any verifiable corporate registration or physical address, which is atypical for a legitimate software distribution platform.

Domain History

Registered in October 2016, the domain is nearly ten years old. This age prevents it from being classified as a 'throwaway' scam site, but it appears the platform has pivoted toward aggressive monetization through adware over time.

Web Reputation

Security researchers have documented this domain as a source of adware, noting its association with persistent browser pop-ups. Independent review aggregators show a split reputation: some automated tools see the age and SSL as positive, while human users report fraudulent charge attempts and system infections.

Risk Factors

Flagged as an adware vector by security researchers with over 85,000 reported infections.
User reports of unauthorized bank charges after interacting with the site.
Lack of transparent business ownership or verifiable contact details.
History of being flagged for phishing by specialized abuse scanners.
Uses iframe technology to display content, which can be a security risk for users.

Positive Signals

Domain is over 9 years old, indicating it is not a temporary 'pop-up' scam.
Valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services.
Clean results from 92 antivirus engines in our current scan.

AI Recommendation

Avoid downloading any files or clicking links on this site. If you have previously used it, run a full malware scan on your device and monitor your bank statements for unauthorized transactions.

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 app.popsilla.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age

9.7 yrs

Registered Oct 2016

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 · 2 positive

Key findings

6 headline facts from open-web research

Domain popsilla.com registered October 28, 2016 (approx. 9-10 years old as of 2026); app.popsilla.com is an active subdomain serving identical app/game listing content with links to official stores.
Popsilla.com classified as Adware by EnigmaSoft with 85k+ infected computers reported, threat level 20% (normal), associated with pop-ups and calls to popsilla.com URLs.
User complaints include unauthorized charge attempts (declined, flagged as "escort service"), persistent pop-up ads on PCs, and suspicions of account compromise after visiting.
Scamadviser rates it average to good / Very Likely Safe but notes low traffic, use of iframe technology (suspicious), and risks from game/app downloads; also flagged for phishing by iQ Abuse Scan in one report.
Site functions as an app discovery platform providing ratings, charts, and redirects to Google Play/App Store; claims "completely free and virus-free" but is a third-party aggregator with no clear company info or contact details.
No major business registration or ownership transparency found; hosted on Cloudflare, registrar GoDaddy.

Scam reports (3)

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

Reddit r/Scamsopen
"popsilla.com google play download tried to take money from my account was declined as was listed as an escort service."
EnigmaSoftopen
"Popsilla.com is a Adware. ... Threat Scorecard ... Infected Computers: 85,063 ... First Seen: June 1, 2022"
Facebook Groupopen
"My new PC has these annoying popups on various topics. ... They are always from popsilla."

Positive reviews (2)

Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.

Scamadviseropen
"In summary, we think popsilla.com is legit and safe for consumers to access. ... Very Likely Safe"
Scamvoidopen
"Potentially Safe. The site seems safe according to this report: ... Domain Creation Date 10 Years Ago (2016-10-28)"

Research summary

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

Our research uncovered multiple reports on Reddit and Facebook regarding unauthorized charges and persistent pop-up ads linked to this domain. Security firms have specifically categorized the site as adware, citing a high volume of infected systems. While some independent review aggregators suggest the site is safe due to its 2016 registration date, these automated scores do not account for the documented history of malicious software distribution.

Antivirus Engines

Clean pass · verified

Clean across 92 engines

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. None of them flagged this URL in the last scan.

0Malicious0Suspicious59Harmless92Engines

Clean

Kaspersky

Clean

Bitdefender

Clean

Microsoft

Not in pass

ESET-NOD32

Not in pass

Avira

Not in pass

Sophos

Clean

Fortinet

Clean

Google Safebrowsing

Clean

Emsisoft

Clean

No engine detections. The URL passed every antivirus and blacklist engine we queried in this scan. Stay vigilant — AV coverage is only one signal among many.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check

Not flagged on major threat lists

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

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age10 years old

RegistrarGoDaddy.com, LLC

RegisteredOct 28, 2016

ExpiresOct 28, 2026

Owner privacyVisible

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.2

IssuerGoogle Trust Services · WE1

ExpiresAug 17, 2026 (51d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingCloudflare, Inc.

Server locationUS

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://app.popsilla.com/
2403https://app.popsilla.com/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file0

ISPCloudflare, Inc.

Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Proceed with caution

Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.

Treat app.popsilla.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.

Google Safe Browsing

Not listedCheck ↗

VirusTotal

Not listedCheck ↗

AbuseIPDB

Not listedCheck ↗

Also verify:Spamhaus ↗DNSBL / SURBL ↗PhishTank ↗

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 app.popsilla.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.
app.popsilla.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. app.popsilla.com presents a valid TLSv1.2 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 51 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
app.popsilla.com is 9.7 years old, registered on 10/28/2016 through GoDaddy.com, LLC. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report app.popsilla.com as clean.
No. app.popsilla.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
app.popsilla.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 June 26, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around app.popsilla.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

Trust / 100

Final Verdict·app.popsilla.com

SUSPICIOUS

This site is a third-party app directory that has been flagged for distributing adware and generating unauthorized charges. While the domain is nearly a decade old, multiple security reports link it to persistent pop-up infections and suspicious billing practices. Users should stick to official app stores like Google Play or the Apple App Store instead of downloading from this platform.

Avoid downloading any files or clicking links on this site. If you have previously used it, run a full malware scan on your device and monitor your bank statements for unauthorized transactions.

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