Is kayoanime.com a scam?

Our automated security review marked kayoanime.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 kayoanime.com safe to use?

kayoanime.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 kayoanime.com have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. kayoanime.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 64 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

How old is the kayoanime.com domain?

kayoanime.com is 6.8 years old, registered on 8/22/2019 through NameCheap, Inc.. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.

Has kayoanime.com been flagged by antivirus engines?

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

Is kayoanime.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?

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

Where is kayoanime.com hosted?

kayoanime.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 kayoanime.com report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 23, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around kayoanime.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 kayoanime.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 55/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

A popular anime piracy hub with a 6-year history, currently flagged for recent security breaches and the distribution of unofficial media files.

Top reasons

Distributes pirated content which often carries bundled security risks.Documented history of server compromises and 'fake captcha' injections.No verifiable business registration or physical contact information.

kayoanime.comScanned 1h ago

Post Facebook

Trust score

SUSPICIOUS

Heuristics 87·MT 45

Category tags

entertainmentpiracy#cracked app85% MT confidence

Positive signals (5)

Antivirus clear Not on major blacklists Domain is 7 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

7 years old

Registered Aug 22, 2019

MT Intelligence

Suspicious

Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence

SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

A popular anime piracy hub with a 6-year history, currently flagged for recent security breaches and the distribution of unofficial media files. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

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kayoanime.com

Automated page render — captured in a safe sandbox. What an ordinary visitor would see when loading the site.

MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust45/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

The domain has been active since 2019 and maintains a significant following in the anime community. However, our research indicates the site has suffered from multiple hacking incidents, including one where a fake captcha was used to target visitors. Because the site distributes copyrighted content via third-party hosting services, there is an inherent risk of encountering malicious ads or bundled software. While our antivirus network currently shows the domain itself is clean, the lack of official business registration and the history of server compromises suggest caution. We have adjusted the trust score downward due to these documented security lapses.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The site functions as a WordPress-based blog offering news, reviews, and direct download links for anime series and movies. It features a 'donations' progress bar and links to external support platforms like Ko-fi.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted behind Cloudflare for performance and DDoS protection. It utilizes a valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services, which is standard for high-traffic community sites.

Domain History

Registered in August 2019 via NameCheap, the domain is nearly seven years old. This longevity typically suggests a stable operation, though the site has experienced several periods of downtime and reported 'virus hits' on its servers.

Web Reputation

The site is well-known on community platforms like Reddit, where users both recommend it for content and warn about recent security vulnerabilities. While many security vendors currently rate the URL as clean, at least one specialized engine has flagged it for malicious activity.

Risk Factors

Distributes pirated content which often carries bundled security risks.
Documented history of server compromises and 'fake captcha' injections.
No verifiable business registration or physical contact information.
Relies on third-party file hosts that may serve malicious advertisements.
Recent reports from community members regarding malware on the server.

Positive Signals

Domain has been active for over 6 years.
Valid SSL certificate and stable hosting infrastructure.
Large, active community presence on social media and forums.
Currently cleared by 92 antivirus engines in our network.

AI Recommendation

Use extreme caution if downloading files from this site. Ensure your antivirus software is active and avoid clicking on any 'captcha' prompts or browser notifications.

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

Domain age

6.8 yrs

Registered Aug 2019

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 · 3 positive

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

Domain registered on 2019-08-22 via NameCheap, Inc. (approximately 6-7 years old as of 2026), hosted on Cloudflare.
Site provides links to full anime seasons, movies, English dubs/subs, often via Google Drive or private groups; popular in piracy communities (r/kayoanime, r/animepiracy).
Experienced multiple downtime/hacking incidents, including a reported 'virus hit their servers' and fake captcha during one breach (late 2024/early 2025 timeframe).
Scamadviser rates it 'Very Likely Safe' with positives for high traffic (Tranco rank ~30), valid SSL, long domain age; one negative for shared registrar with spammers.
Gridinsoft gives 79/100 trust score citing strong independent trust and domain history, but notes one security vendor (alphaMountain.ai) flagged as malicious while most others clean.
No business registration, 'About Us', or identifiable owner found; site uses WordPress and focuses on anime news/reviews/downloads.
Dedicated subreddit (r/kayoanime) and social channels exist; users treat it as a go-to for dubbed anime downloads despite occasional outages.

Scam reports (2)

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

Reddit (r/animepiracy)open
"Do NOT go to Kayoanime right now. It is currently hacked. The site is currently using a fake captcha as soon as you enter the website."
Reddit (r/animepiracy)open
"Kayoanime has returned from the dead that it says that virus hit their servers and recovery takes 1 to 2 weeks."

Positive reviews (3)

Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.

Scamadviseropen
"In summary, It seems that kayoanime.com is legit and safe to use and not a scam website."
Gridinsoftopen
"Based on current analysis, kayoanime.com appears to be generally safe. ... The current trust score is 79/100."
VirusTotalopen
"No security vendors flagged this domain as malicious."

Research summary

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

Our research found mixed reports regarding kayoanime.com. While independent review sites often give it a high trust score due to its 2019 registration date and high traffic, community discussions on Reddit warn of recent security breaches. Specifically, users reported the site was 'hacked' and displaying suspicious captchas in late 2024. The site operators themselves have acknowledged server issues and are currently soliciting donations for 'recovery.'

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.

0Malicious0Suspicious60Harmless92Engines

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.

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 profiles0

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.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age7 years old

RegistrarNameCheap, Inc.

RegisteredAug 22, 2019

ExpiresAug 22, 2026

Owner privacyVisible

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerGoogle Trust Services · WE1

ExpiresAug 26, 2026 (64d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingCloudflare, Inc.

Server locationUS

Web servercloudflare

Platform / CMSWordPress

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://kayoanime.com/
2200https://kayoanime.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 kayoanime.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 ↗

Referenced Domains

Outbound domains this page links to or loads resources from. Each links to its own security scan.

gmpg.org cdnjs.cloudflare.com ajax.googleapis.com fonts.googleapis.com fonts.gstatic.com s.gravatar.com google-analytics.com ko-fi.com acceptable.a-ads.com static.cloudflareinsights.com

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 kayoanime.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.
kayoanime.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. kayoanime.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 64 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
kayoanime.com is 6.8 years old, registered on 8/22/2019 through NameCheap, Inc.. 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 kayoanime.com as clean.
No. kayoanime.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
kayoanime.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 23, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around kayoanime.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·kayoanime.com

SUSPICIOUS

Kayoanime is a long-standing anime distribution site that provides pirated content downloads. While it is a known community hub, recent security breaches and the nature of its file-sharing links pose a significant risk to users.

Use extreme caution if downloading files from this site. Ensure your antivirus software is active and avoid clicking on any 'captcha' prompts or browser notifications.

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