Security Review

Is getmodsapk.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 37/100

An established modded APK repository with a history of mixed user reviews and inherent security risks from pirated software.

getmodsapk.comScanned 1h ago
0
Trust score
SUSPICIOUS
Heuristics 27·MT 42
Category tags
fake-apk#cracked app#malware85% MT confidence

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
8 years old
Registered Sep 2, 2018
MT Intelligence
Suspicious
Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence
SUSPICIOUS

Possible malware risk

An established modded APK repository with a history of mixed user reviews and inherent security risks from pirated software. 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

Advanced threat intelligence
MT Security Analyst
Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust42/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspectionNetwork correlation
0%
Confidence
The domain has been active since 2018, which typically suggests a level of persistence not seen in short-lived scams. However, the site's core business is distributing cracked and modded apps, a category that frequently serves as a delivery vector for malware. One security engine in our antivirus network, Chong Lua Dao, has flagged the site as malicious. Furthermore, independent user feedback is highly polarized, with several reports claiming the downloads are fake or do not work as advertised. The lack of transparent contact information or a verifiable business entity adds to the overall risk profile.
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Page Content

The storefront offers 'Premium' and 'MOD' versions of popular apps like Netflix, YouTube, and various mobile games. The site uses a standard template common among APK distribution hubs, featuring download buttons and version histories.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted behind a common content delivery network and uses a valid SSL certificate. While the hosting IP has a clean reputation, the site relies on external scripts and links to Telegram and WhatsApp for community engagement.

Domain History

Registered in September 2018 via GoDaddy, the domain is nearly seven years old. This longevity is a positive signal for stability but does not guarantee the safety of the files hosted on the platform.

Web Reputation

Reputation is split between high trust scores on some automated aggregators and very poor ratings on community-driven review platforms. Users frequently complain about 'fake' files and outdated versions, which is a common tactic to drive traffic to ad-heavy download pages.
Risk Factors
5
  • Distributes cracked and modded software which bypasses official security checks.
  • Flagged as malicious by the Chong Lua Dao security engine.
  • Multiple user reports on community sites claim downloads are non-functional or fake.
  • No official business registration or physical address is provided.
  • No contact email address is visible on the page for support or inquiries.
Positive Signals
3
  • Domain has been registered and active for over six years.
  • Valid SSL certificate is in place.
  • High traffic volume suggests a large user base.
AI Recommendation
Avoid downloading files from this site if you are concerned about device security. If you must use it, always scan the downloaded APK with multiple antivirus engines before opening it.
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 getmodsapk.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age
7.8 yrs
Registered Sep 2018
Business registration
Active · United States
Site traces back to an actively registered business.
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
4 scam reports · 6 complaints · 4 positive
Key findings
7 headline facts from open-web research
  • Domain registered September 2018 (approx. 7+ years old as of 2026), via GoDaddy; WHOIS privacy likely enabled.
  • Scamadviser gives Trust Score 100 / Very Likely Safe, citing high Tranco ranking (traffic volume), age, valid SSL, and DNSFilter safe label; notes polarized reviews may indicate fakes.
  • Trustpilot shows 3.5/5 from 83 reviews; site self-describes as provider of free MOD APKs, MOD games, and premium unlocked Android apps.
  • MyWOT security score 5% with mixed user reviews: multiple complaints of "scam", "not working", "fake", "outdated versions", and advice to "scan APK in any antivirus"; some positive notes on working mods with no ads.
  • Reddit threads in r/moddedandroidapps and r/Piracy question safety and recommend scanning every downloaded APK on VirusTotal due to inherent risks of modded/cracked files.
  • No major malware campaign detections found for the domain itself; some individual modded APKs from the site have been submitted to VirusTotal/Hybrid-Analysis with mixed or clean results.
  • Competes with other mod APK sites (liteapks.com, modyolo.com, apkmody.com); inherently promotes piracy of premium apps/games, carrying legal and security risks (malware, data theft, intrusive permissions).
Scam reports (4)
Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.
  • MyWOTopen

    "Mostly fake. Downloads do not work."

  • MyWOTopen

    "Not working. Scam."

  • MyWOTopen

    "Наёб чистой воды. Пишет одну версию - даёт устаревшую"

  • Redditopen

    "getmodsapk.com . Question. Is this site safe? Or can I know how to check if a mod has any virus or malware?"

Positive reviews (4)
Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.
  • Scamadviseropen

    "In summary, we think getmodsapk.com is legit and safe for consumers to access."

  • Trustpilotopen

    "TrustScore 3.5 out of 5 83 reviews"

  • MyWOTopen

    "overall working game and no ads."

  • MyWOTopen

    "Best site for downloading mod games and Android apk."

Business registration
Status: active · United States

Domain registered via GoDaddy on 2018-09-02, expires 2027-09-02. Listed contact country on Trustpilot is United States. No specific company name or LLC found.

Research summary
Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above
Our research into getmodsapk.com revealed mixed feedback across several platforms. On Reddit, users in piracy-focused communities advise caution and recommend scanning every file with antivirus software before installation. Independent review aggregators show a split: some automated tools give it a high safety rating based on age and traffic, while user-submitted reviews on sites like MyWOT frequently label it a scam due to non-working downloads. The domain has been active since 2018 and is registered in the United States, though no specific company name is listed.

Scam Network Intelligence

Cross-site correlation

This site shares signals with a broader cluster

Moderate 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)
  • Cracked / modded APK download template detected.
Linked signals (3)
cdnjs.cloudflare.comt.meTemplate · Fake APK

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.

1Malicious0Suspicious60Harmless92Engines
0
of 92
Chong Lua Dao
Malicious· malicious

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.

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 numbers1.58.63226194
Postal addressNot listed
Linked social profiles2
Signal Summary
Several contact red flags
  • No contact email found anywhere on the page.
  • No postal address visible on the page.
  • Scam family match: Cracked APK / Modded App.
  • Phone number listed (1.58.63226194).
  • Links to 2 social profiles.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age8 years old
RegistrarGoDaddy.com, LLC
RegisteredSep 2, 2018
ExpiresSep 2, 2027
Owner privacyVisible
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerLet's Encrypt · E7
ExpiresJul 28, 2026 (36d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingCloudflare, Inc.
Server locationUS
Web servercloudflare

Redirect Chain

Hops
1
Cross-domain
No
Lookalike
No
Punycode
No
  • 1301http://getmodsapk.com/
  • 2200https://getmodsapk.com/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score0%
Reports on file0
ISPCloudflare, Inc.
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Scam-Type Likelihood

1 scam-type patterns detected
Scam-Type Likelihood

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.

Top match: Malware
Malware
Moderate likelihood
55/100
  • 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 getmodsapk.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.

Google Safe Browsing
Not listedCheck ↗
VirusTotal
ListedCheck ↗
AbuseIPDB
Not listedCheck ↗

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 getmodsapk.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.
  • getmodsapk.com currently scores 37/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
  • Yes. getmodsapk.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · E7, expiring in 36 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • getmodsapk.com is 7.8 years old, registered on 9/2/2018 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 getmodsapk.com as malicious or suspicious (1 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
  • No. getmodsapk.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • getmodsapk.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 22, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around getmodsapk.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

0
Trust / 100
Final Verdict·getmodsapk.com
SUSPICIOUS

This site provides modded and cracked Android applications, which are inherently risky and often bundled with hidden threats. While the domain is established, user reports indicate that many downloads are non-functional or outdated.

Avoid downloading files from this site if you are concerned about device security. If you must use it, always scan the downloaded APK with multiple antivirus engines before opening it.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
3
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