gbatemp.net
GBAtemp.net operates as a long-established independent forum for Nintendo and multi-platform gaming discussion.
At a glance
Antivirus · registration · identity- No engine classified the URL as malicious or suspicious in this scan; 59 returned harmless, 33 returned undetected, and 0 returned no usable result.
- The domain was registered Jan 3, 2003 and was 24 years old at scan time.
- Operator identity: Claimed Only. Contact details are present but not independently verified
- No browser protection warning was recorded for this address at scan time.
- The isolated page observation recorded 9 requests and did not mark the page as malicious.
The Dossier
GBAtemp.net presents itself as an established video game community site with forums, tutorials, reviews, and news sections covering Nintendo Switch, 3DS, Wii, and other platforms. The page shows standard forum navigation, search tools, and content categories without any login prompts, countdowns, or deceptive overlays. The domain has been registered since January 2003, carries a valid certificate, shows zero security-vendor detections, and maintains a clean hosting-IP abuse score. Visual inspection confirms the layout matches the known GBAtemp structure with no phishing indicators or suspicious elements.
Evidence Map
Multiple reputation sources returned usable results
Contact details are present but not independently verified
Only partial behavior evidence was available
The domain was registered Jan 3, 2003 and was 24 years old at scan time.
- 1Domain registered for 23.5 years with no privacy protection
- 2Zero detections from 92 security vendors
- 3Valid TLS certificate and clean hosting IP reputation
- 4Page layout matches known GBAtemp forum structure with no phishing indicators
Site purpose and visitor experience
GBAtemp.net functions as a long-standing independent forum where users discuss Nintendo hardware, homebrew development, cheat codes, and broader gaming topics across Switch, 3DS, Wii U, PS5, Xbox, and PC platforms. The homepage presents categorized sections for forums, tutorials, reviews, blogs, and news, with standard search and login options typical of community discussion sites.
Observed page behavior
The rendered page displays familiar forum elements including navigation menus, recent posts, resource sections, and platform-specific categories. No credential forms, pop-up overlays, or urgent calls to action appear. The layout remains consistent with an established community site rather than a deceptive or cloned interface.
Domain history and technical signals
Registered on 2003-01-03, the domain has maintained continuous presence for over two decades. It uses a valid TLS certificate, records zero malicious or suspicious detections across 92 security vendors, and shows no abuse reports on its hosting IP. The single-hop redirect path stays within the same domain with no homoglyph or internationalized domain characteristics.
Content and contact indicators
The site lists multiple social media links and a phone number while omitting any visible postal address or domain email. These contact patterns align with a public community forum rather than a commercial operation seeking personal data.
Website Preview
The screenshot shows the legitimate GBATemp website, which is a well-known gaming and homebrew community forum.
- 1The screenshot displays a fully-rendered, well-known gaming community forum (GBATemp).
- 2The page layout is consistent with established community news and discussion sites.
- 3No indicators of phishing, scam tactics, or deceptive overlays are present.
Threat Detection
Antivirus results, browser warnings, isolated page observations, and the threat pattern identified in this report.
Antivirus engine results
Technical Details
Identity, domain, infrastructure, and connection facts saved with this scan.
July 19, 2026 at 6:03 AM UTCIdentity
6 facts- Operator
- Claimed Only
- On-domain email
- Not observed
- Other email
- Not observed
- Phone
- 3 numbers
- Postal address
- Not observed
- Social profiles
- 6 links
Domain
8 facts- Domain age
- 24 years old
- Registered
- Jan 3, 2003
- Registrar
- GoDaddy.com, LLC
- Expires
- Jan 3, 2029
- WHOIS updated
- Dec 29, 2023
- Registrant
- Unavailable
- Registration country
- Unavailable
- WHOIS privacy
- Not observed
Infrastructure
14 facts- HTTPS
- Valid certificate
- TLS protocol
- TLSv1.3
- Certificate issuer
- Google Trust Services · WE1
- Certificate subject
- gbatemp.net
- Certificate valid from
- May 27, 2026
- Certificate valid to
- Aug 25, 2026
- Network address
- 104.26.7.168
- ASN
- AS13335
- Hosting organization
- CLOUDFLARENET - Cloudflare, Inc., US
- Country
- US
- Server
- cloudflare
- Site platform
- Unavailable
- IP reputation
- 0% confidence · 0 reports
- Tor exit node
- No
Connections
12 facts- Scan scope
- Domain
- Destination host
- gbatemp.net
- Redirects
- 1
- Cross-domain redirect
- No
- Redirect status codes
- 301 → 200
- Lookalike characters
- Not observed
- Internationalized domain
- No
- Page response
- 200
- Page requests
- 9
- Unique IPs contacted
- 0
- Countries contacted
- 3
- Referenced domains
- 20
View saved technical facts40 facts›
Identity
- Operator
- Claimed Only
- On-domain email
- Not observed
- Other email
- Not observed
- Phone
- 3 numbers
- Postal address
- Not observed
- Social profiles
- 6 links
Domain
- Domain age
- 24 years old
- Registered
- Jan 3, 2003
- Registrar
- GoDaddy.com, LLC
- Expires
- Jan 3, 2029
- WHOIS updated
- Dec 29, 2023
- Registrant
- Unavailable
- Registration country
- Unavailable
- WHOIS privacy
- Not observed
Infrastructure
- HTTPS
- Valid certificate
- TLS protocol
- TLSv1.3
- Certificate issuer
- Google Trust Services · WE1
- Certificate subject
- gbatemp.net
- Certificate valid from
- May 27, 2026
- Certificate valid to
- Aug 25, 2026
- Network address
- 104.26.7.168
- ASN
- AS13335
- Hosting organization
- CLOUDFLARENET - Cloudflare, Inc., US
- Country
- US
- Server
- cloudflare
- Site platform
- Unavailable
- IP reputation
- 0% confidence · 0 reports
- Tor exit node
- No
Connections
- Scan scope
- Domain
- Destination host
- gbatemp.net
- Redirects
- 1
- Cross-domain redirect
- No
- Redirect status codes
- 301 → 200
- Lookalike characters
- Not observed
- Internationalized domain
- No
- Page response
- 200
- Page requests
- 9
- Unique IPs contacted
- 0
- Countries contacted
- 3
- Referenced domains
- 20
What to do
Safe to visit and participate in discussions.
No incident response is indicated by this scan. Continue using normal caution, and act only if you notice an unexpected download, login prompt, payment request, or account activity.
Final Verdict
Why this verdict
Safe. The domain hosts a legitimate, long-running community forum focused on video game news, homebrew, and discussion.
Safe to visit and participate in discussions.
Key evidence
- 1No engine classified the URL as malicious or suspicious in this scan; 59 returned harmless, 33 returned undetected, and 0 returned no usable result.
- 2The domain was registered Jan 3, 2003 and was 24 years old at scan time.
- 3Operator identity: Claimed Only. Contact details are present but not independently verified
Safety FAQ
Is gbatemp.net safe to use?+
Safe. The domain hosts a legitimate, long-running community forum focused on video game news, homebrew, and discussion.
What should I do about gbatemp.net?+
Safe to visit and participate in discussions.
How old is gbatemp.net?+
gbatemp.net is 24 years old and was registered jan 3, 2003.
What if I already interacted with gbatemp.net?+
No incident response is indicated by this scan. Continue using normal caution, and act only if you notice an unexpected download, login prompt, payment request, or account activity.
When was this report updated?+
This report reflects the scan completed July 19, 2026 at 6:03 AM UTC.
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