SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

GaiaFlix is a pirate streaming site that mimics Netflix's interface to distribute copyrighted content without authorization. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

Security Review

Is gaiaflix.live legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 48/100

GaiaFlix is a pirate streaming site that mimics Netflix's interface to distribute copyrighted content without authorization.

gaiaflix.liveScanned 2d ago
0
Trust score
SUSPICIOUS
Score breakdown
Heuristics 62·MT 40
Screenshot of gaiaflix.liveSee the live page ↓
Category tags
piracyentertainment#cracked app85% MT confidence
Warning signals (3)
1 of 92 engines flaggedDomain is 4 months oldScam-network signals (5/100)
Positive signals (3)
Not on major blacklistsEncrypted connectionClean 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
1/92
Engines flagged this URL
Domain Age
4 months old
Registered Feb 26, 2026
Intelligence
Suspicious
Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence

Website Preview

Screenshot of gaiaflix.live
LIVE RENDER
gaiaflix.live

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.

75
/ 100
Critical visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

The site is a pirate streaming portal that mimics the user interface of legitimate services like Netflix to host copyrighted content. It lacks official credentials and uses social media platforms for support, which is common for high-risk, unauthorized media sites.

Visual risk75/100

What our vision model saw

6 signals

Site uses the 'GaiaFlix' branding which mimics the Netflix naming convention and UI layout.

Presence of copyrighted mainstream media content (e.g., 'FROM', 'Obsession') on an unofficial streaming platform.

Navigation sidebar uses icons highly reminiscent of legitimate streaming services to establish false familiarity.

Floating contact widget directs users to Discord, Instagram, and Telegram rather than official support channels.

Lack of visible legal information, terms of service, or corporate identity in the primary interface.

The logo incorporates a modified Umbrella Corporation symbol from the Resident Evil franchise.

Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence
Analysis
Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust40/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspectionNetwork correlation
0%
Confidence
The site operates as a classic pirate media aggregator, offering mainstream movies and series for free. Our analysis shows it uses the 'GaiaFlix' name and a layout designed to mimic legitimate services like Netflix to create a false sense of security. Gridinsoft has flagged the domain as an 'Unsettled Website' due to its short history and lack of reputation. The platform lacks any official contact details, instead directing users to Discord and Telegram, which is a common tactic for high-risk sites. Furthermore, the use of a modified 'Umbrella Corporation' logo suggests a lack of professional or legal oversight.
Full dossier
Analysis complete

Page Content

The interface is designed to look like a premium streaming service, featuring high-quality posters for copyrighted shows like 'FROM' and 'Obsession'. It includes a sidebar with navigation icons that mirror legitimate platforms, yet it provides no Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, or corporate identity.

Infrastructure

The domain is hosted behind Cloudflare and uses a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate. While the technical setup is functional, the use of a .live TLD is frequently associated with short-lived or high-risk streaming projects.

Domain History

Registered approximately 129 days ago via GoDaddy, the domain is relatively new. It lacks a global traffic index ranking, suggesting it operates within niche circles or via social media referrals rather than established search presence.

Web Reputation

Independent trust aggregators have assigned this site very low scores, with one rating it at 16.2 out of 100. Security engines like Gridinsoft specifically flag it as suspicious due to its 'unsettled' nature and lack of public user reviews.
Risk Factors
6
  • Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted mainstream media content.
  • Mimics the branding and user interface of legitimate streaming services.
  • Domain is only 4 months old with no established business history.
  • No physical address, phone number, or official support email provided.
  • Low trust scores from multiple independent security aggregators.
  • Directs support queries to anonymous social media channels like Telegram and Discord.
Positive Signals
2
  • Valid SSL certificate is currently active.
  • Most antivirus engines do not yet flag the domain as hosting active malware.
AI Recommendation
Do not enter any personal information or payment details on this site. Avoid clicking on pop-ups or downloading 'media players' from this domain, as they often contain unwanted software.
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 gaiaflix.live, 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
2 scam reports
Key findings
7 headline facts from open-web research
  • Domain gaiaflix.live registered February 25, 2026 via GoDaddy.com, LLC; ~4 months old as of May 2026 checks; expires February 2027
  • Hosted on Cloudflare (IPs 104.21.83.187, 172.67.180.217); uses Let's Encrypt SSL valid ~3 months
  • Site promotes 'Watch unlimited movies and TV shows for free' with links to Discord (discord.com/invite/XyMuMpnvF4, ~400 members) and mentions of Telegram/Instagram
  • Gridinsoft flags as 'Unsettled Website' with 1 blacklist detection, 46/100 trust score; Scam Detector scores 16.2/100 as suspicious/high-risk
  • ScamAdviser notes valid SSL, entertainment category, DNSFilter safe but negative social media association; rates 'very likely not a scam'
  • Instagram reels label it among 'ILLEGAL WEBSITES' for free streaming of movies/TV/anime; SimilarWeb ranks it in video category with traffic
  • No Trustpilot, Reddit complaints, or user scam reports found; no official business entity located
Scam reports (2)
Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.
  • Gridinsoftopen

    "Unsettled Website This site is classified as Unsettled Website based on multiple risk signals, including 1 blacklist detections, a very young domain (4 months), and no established public user-review history."

  • Scam Detectoropen

    "Is gaiaflix.live legit? Well, it's suspicious, as it received an overall low trust score based on our chart. ... The Scam Detector’s algorithm gives this business the following rank: 16.2/100"

Research summary
Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above
Our research found that gaiaflix.live is widely categorized as an illegal streaming site on social media platforms like Instagram. Security outlets such as Gridinsoft and other independent trust aggregators have issued warnings, citing a lack of public review history and a very low trust rank of 16.2/100. No legitimate business registration or corporate ownership could be verified for this domain.

Domain Timeline

  1. Feb 26, 2026
    Domain registered

    First appeared in WHOIS records — 4 months old today.

  2. Jul 6, 2026
    Latest security review — Flagged as suspicious

    This scan re-ran every check; the current findings are detailed above.

gaiaflix.live was registered very recently and is already flagged. Freshly-registered domains are disproportionately used for scams, and a young domain with active threat signals warrants extra caution.

Threat Detection

Scam Network

Cross-site correlation

This site shares signals with a broader cluster

Low correlation

Many scams don't operate alone. We correlate third-party scripts, hosting infrastructure, brand-impersonation signals, and the AI evidence package to detect when a site is part of a broader scam network.

Suspicion score
0/100
ClearLowModerateHighCritical
Evidence (1)
  • Short name on low-trust .live TLD — over-represented on scam farms.
Linked signals (3)
cdnjs.cloudflare.comtelegram.orgPattern · LOW Trust TLD

Antivirus Engines

Detection matrix · live
1 engine 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.

0Malicious1Suspicious60Harmless92Engines
0
of 92
Gridinsoft
Suspicious· suspicious

1 antivirus engine 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 ↗

Technical Details

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 profiles2
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.
  • Links to 2 social profiles.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age4 months old
RegistrarGoDaddy.com, LLC
RegisteredFeb 26, 2026
ExpiresFeb 26, 2027
Owner privacyVisible
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerLet's Encrypt · YE1
ExpiresOct 2, 2026 (88d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingCloudflare, Inc.
Server locationUS
Web servercloudflare

Redirect Chain

Hops
1
Cross-domain
No
Lookalike
No
Punycode
No
  • 1308http://gaiaflix.live/
  • 2200https://gaiaflix.live/

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.

What to do

Proceed with caution

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

  • Treat gaiaflix.live 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.

  • Share your experience

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Final Verdict

0
Trust / 100
Final Verdict·gaiaflix.live
SUSPICIOUS

GaiaFlix is an unauthorized streaming portal that hosts copyrighted movies and TV shows for free. The site uses deceptive branding and lacks any verifiable business registration or legal information. You should avoid interacting with its links or downloading any suggested players.

Do not enter any personal information or payment details on this site. Avoid clicking on pop-ups or downloading 'media players' from this domain, as they often contain unwanted software.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
3
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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 marked gaiaflix.live 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.
  • gaiaflix.live currently scores 48/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
  • Yes. gaiaflix.live presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · YE1, expiring in 88 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • gaiaflix.live is 4 months old, registered on 2/26/2026 through GoDaddy.com, 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 gaiaflix.live as malicious or suspicious. Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
  • No. gaiaflix.live is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • gaiaflix.live 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 6, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around gaiaflix.live 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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