Is kongregate.com safe?

http://kongregate.com/

Moderate RiskStatus

Coveragestrong3 of 4 applicable core capabilities

Verdict

Established gaming portal with community-based moderation concerns

Kongregate is a long-standing online gaming platform that has operated for nearly 20 years. While the site itself does not present direct technical threats like malware or phishing, external reviews indicate significant concerns regarding the quality of community moderation and the potential for exposure to inappropriate user-generated content.

The site is generally safe for adult users, but parents should exercise caution regarding the unmoderated nature of the community chat and forum features if allowing minors to access the platform.

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Saved site captureCaptured safely during this scan No antivirus detections across 91 engines

Calibrated safety spectrum

Where this site sits

Dangerous1–20
High Risk21–44
Moderate Risk45–69
Low Risk70–84
Safe85–100

The score combines saved evidence strength and analysis quality. Coverage is reported separately.

01 · Investigation Brief

Investigation Brief

Technical and Operator Risk Assessment

The platform has a high degree of longevity, with a domain age of over 7,400 days, which is a strong indicator of a legitimate, established service. Technical checks do not reveal any evidence of malware distribution or credential harvesting mechanisms.

The primary risk to users is social rather than technical. Reports from community-focused review platforms highlight that the site's chat and forum features may expose younger users to hostile or inappropriate content due to perceived gaps in moderation.

Visitor Interaction and Platform Features

Visitors to the site primarily engage with browser-based games. The site provides a 'Sign In' functionality, which allows users to create accounts to track achievements, earn badges, and participate in community discussions.

Why the score is 50

External reports suggest that the community environment may be hostile or inappropriate for younger users. Coverage remains separate so missing sources cannot be mistaken for clean results.

02 · Security Evidence

Security evidence

Collected signals and independent provider data for this URL.

Antivirus Engines

0/ 91

No detections

Saved result - stale

No detections across 91 engines

No antivirus engine in this saved scan raised an adverse result. This is one signal, not a guarantee.

Malicious: 0
Suspicious: 0
Total: 91

All 91 engine results

0xSI_f33d - unrated - Clean
Abusix - clean - Clean
Acronis - clean - Clean
ADMINUSLabs - clean - Clean
AILabs (MONITORAPP) - clean - Clean
AlienVault - clean - Clean
alphaMountain.ai - clean - Clean
AlphaSOC - unrated - Clean
Antiy-AVL - clean - Clean
ArcSight Threat Intelligence - unrated - Clean
AutoShun - unrated - Clean
Bfore.Ai PreCrime - unrated - Clean
BitDefender - clean - Clean
Bkav - unrated - Clean
BlockList - clean - Clean
Blueliv - clean - Clean
Certego - clean - Clean
ChainPatrol - unrated - Clean
Chong Lua Dao - clean - Clean
CINS Army - clean - Clean
Cluster25 - unrated - Clean
CRDF - clean - Clean
Criminal IP - unrated - Clean
CSIS Security Group - unrated - Clean
CTX AI - clean - Clean
Cyan - unrated - Clean
Cyble - clean - Clean
CyRadar - clean - Clean
desenmascara.me - clean - Clean
DNS8 - unrated - Clean
Dr.Web - clean - Clean
EmergingThreats - clean - Clean
Emsisoft - clean - Clean
Ermes - unrated - Clean
ESET - clean - Clean
ESTsecurity - clean - Clean
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker - clean - Clean
Fortinet - clean - Clean
Fortra - unrated - Clean
G-Data - clean - Clean
GCP Abuse Intelligence - unrated - Clean
Google Safe Browsing - clean - Clean
GreenSnow - clean - Clean
GreyNoise - unrated - Clean
Gridinsoft - unrated - Clean
Guardpot - unrated - Clean
Heimdal Security - clean - Clean
Hunt.io Intelligence - unrated - Clean
IPsum - clean - Clean
Juniper Networks - clean - Clean
K7AntiVirus - unrated - Clean
Kaspersky - clean - Clean
LevelBlue - clean - Clean
Lionic - clean - Clean
Lumu - unrated - Clean
Malwared - clean - Clean
MalwarePatrol - clean - Clean
MalwareURL - unrated - Clean
Mimecast - unrated - Clean
Netcraft - unrated - Clean
OpenPhish - clean - Clean
PhishFort - unrated - Clean
Phishtank - clean - Clean
PREBYTES - clean - Clean
PrecisionSec - unrated - Clean
Quick Heal - clean - Clean
Quttera - clean - Clean
Rising - clean - Clean
SafeToOpen - unrated - Clean
Sangfor - clean - Clean
Sansec eComscan - unrated - Clean
Scantitan - clean - Clean
SCUMWARE.org - clean - Clean
Seclookup - clean - Clean
Snort IP sample list - unrated - Clean
SOCRadar - unrated - Clean
Sophos - clean - Clean
StopForumSpam - clean - Clean
Sucuri SiteCheck - clean - Clean
ThreatHive - clean - Clean
URLhaus - clean - Clean
URLQuery - clean - Clean
Viettel Threat Intelligence - clean - Clean
VIPRE - clean - Clean
ViriBack - clean - Clean
VX Vault - clean - Clean
Webroot - clean - Clean
Xcitium Verdict Cloud - clean - Clean
Yandex Safebrowsing - clean - Clean
ZeroCERT - clean - Clean
ZeroFox - unrated - Clean

Security Scans

Browser Threat Feed

Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the browser threat feeds available to this scan — no hit.

What we observed

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CAPTURED PAGE

kongregate.com

What our review noticed on this page

1KONGREGATE 2Sign In

Visual analysis

Visual context from the captured page

KONGREGATE Sign In

Context only

What the captured page showed

2 observations

01
KONGREGATE
02
Sign In

03 · Investigation Story

Investigation story

The behavior, reputation, and operator evidence that explains how this site may affect a visitor.

What the site claims
Play Free Online Games on Kongregate – The Ultimate Gaming Platform
What we observed
The page content was captured and checked alongside 91 antivirus results.
What independent research found
1 external finding were saved and compared with the page evidence.
What remains unverified
1 of the 4 applicable core capabilities did not complete, so those gaps remain visible in the coverage ledger.

Web research findings

Independent findings for kongregate.com, including public complaints, named review sources, registration records, and look-alike-domain evidence. A missing result is shown as unverified, never converted into a clean bill of health.

Business registration

No public record found

Could not match the site to a registered company — common for small sites.

Clone check

No clone detected

The completed research found no supported clone indicator.

Typosquat check

No look-alike match

The completed research found no supported look-alike match.

Web mentions

1 scam report

Scam reports (1)

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

Common Sense Mediaopen
"Parents say the website is plagued with issues, including inappropriate content, a lack of proper moderation, and a community atmosphere that can be hostile, making it unsafe for younger users."

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 ↗

04 · Domain & Infrastructure

Domain & infrastructure

Timeline · identity · encryption · redirects · hosting

The plumbing behind the site — who registered it, how it’s encrypted, where it’s hosted, and where it links out. A valid certificate or a calm server doesn’t mean the business is honest — scam sites pass these checks too. Use this to corroborate the verdict, not to overturn it.

Infrastructure map

How the saved page connected to the wider web.

Domainkongregate.com
Redirects towww.kongregate.com
Hosted byAmazon.com, Inc.
Referencesgoogle.com · gstatic.com

Domain Timeline

May 7, 2006
Domain registered
First appeared in WHOIS records — 20 years old today.
Sep 8, 2026
Saved security review — Flagged as suspicious
The completed checks from this saved scan are detailed above.

kongregate.com is an established domain now carrying threat signals. An older domain that starts tripping security checks is a classic pattern for an asset that was sold, repurposed, or compromised — the age alone is not reassurance.

Contact Verification

Saved contact details can help identify the operator. Their presence supports traceability; it does not prove the business is trustworthy.

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 direct contact email found on the captured page.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age20 years old

RegistrarNameCheap, Inc.

RegisteredMay 7, 2006

ExpiresMay 7, 2032

Owner privacyUnknown

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerAmazon · Amazon RSA 2048 M04

ExpiresFeb 26, 2027 (171d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingAmazon.com, Inc.

Server locationUS

Web servernginx

PopularityTop 100k worldwide

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://kongregate.com/
2301https://kongregate.com/
3301https://www.kongregate.com/
4200https://www.kongregate.com/en

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file0

ISPAmazon.com, Inc.

Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Referenced Domains

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

google.com gstatic.com cdn4.kongcdn.com googletagmanager.com drxfab1qw1oer.cloudfront.net securepubads.g.doubleclick.net analytics.ahrefs.com cdn2.kongcdn.com cdn1.kongcdn.com cdn3.kongcdn.com

05 · Evidence Ledger

Evidence ledger

Coverage, provenance, and source freshness remain separate so a missing check is never mistaken for a clean result.

Antiviruspartial
Browser threat feedcomplete
Page contentcomplete
Analysiscomplete
Visual evidencecomplete

Completed analysis

The conclusion is supported by the evidence saved with this report.

Technical threat

unknown

Malware, phishing, credential theft and hostile infrastructure.

No confirmed evidence in this dimension.

Operator / customer risk

suspicious

Complaints, withdrawals, business conduct and commercial traps.

Additional evidence review

Source coverage and freshness

Status shows whether usable evidence was saved; finding shows what that evidence observed.

Source coverage
Source	Result	Completion	Finding	Freshness
Antivirus	0 of 91 engines flagged	Limited	No saved finding	stale fallback · Sep 8, 2026
Browser protection	No browser threat-list match	Completed	No adverse finding	Not available
Page content	Page fetched · HTTP 200	Completed	No adverse finding	Not available
Visual evidence	2 visible observations saved with the page capture	Completed	No adverse finding	Not available
Independent research	1 independent finding were saved	Completed	Adverse	Not available

Antivirus: Result0 of 91 engines flagged; CompletionLimited; FindingNo saved finding; Freshnessstale fallback · Sep 8, 2026
Browser protection: ResultNo browser threat-list match; CompletionCompleted; FindingNo adverse finding; FreshnessNot available
Page content: ResultPage fetched · HTTP 200; CompletionCompleted; FindingNo adverse finding; FreshnessNot available
Visual evidence: Result2 visible observations saved with the page capture; CompletionCompleted; FindingNo adverse finding; FreshnessNot available
Independent research: Result1 independent finding were saved; CompletionCompleted; FindingAdverse; FreshnessNot available

06 · Your Next Move

Your next move

Proceed with caution

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

Treat kongregate.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.
Share your experience
If you have additional context, drop a comment below or post on the MalwareTips forum.
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Safer Alternatives

Trying to game safely? Use a safe option instead

Buying games, skins, or in-game currency? Purchase only through official platform stores — third-party "free" or discount currency sites are a common scam and account-theft vector.

Steam
Official PC game store (Valve).
Epic Games Store
Official store with weekly free games.
Official platform store
For consoles or in-game currency, use the Xbox / PlayStation / Nintendo store or the game's own site.

Suggestions for safety only — not endorsements. Always verify the address bar before signing in or paying, even on well-known sites.

07 · Safety FAQ

Safety FAQ

Common questions, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers reflect the saved verdict and evidence in this report.

Is kongregate.com a scam or is it safe?

There isn't enough evidence yet for us to give kongregate.com a confident verdict, so treat it with caution. The domain is 20.4 years old. Until it can be independently verified, don't enter passwords, card details, or send money, and confirm the company through channels you find yourself rather than links on the site.

Is kongregate.com safe to use?

kongregate.com has a Safety Score of 50/100 (Moderate Risk). Analysis coverage is strong at 83%. Do not trust blindly; analysis may be limited.

Has kongregate.com been flagged by antivirus engines?

No — all 91 antivirus and blocklist engines in our malware network currently report kongregate.com as clean. That's a good sign, though antivirus coverage is only one of the many signals we weigh, and brand-new scam sites can appear clean before vendors catch up.

Is kongregate.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No — kongregate.com is not currently on the major browser blocklist feeds that Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge rely on. Note that blocklists can lag behind brand-new scam domains, so "not listed" is reassuring but not a guarantee on its own.

How old is the kongregate.com domain?

kongregate.com is 20.4 years old, registered on May 7, 2006 through NameCheap, Inc.. A multi-year registration history is one of the stronger signals against a scam, though it's never a guarantee on its own — established domains can still be misused.

Does kongregate.com have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes — kongregate.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Amazon · Amazon RSA 2048 M04, valid for another 171 days. Important caveat: SSL only encrypts the connection between you and the site — it does not verify who runs it. Almost all scam sites now have valid SSL too, so a padlock alone never means "safe".

Where is kongregate.com hosted?

kongregate.com resolves to an IP operated by Amazon.com, Inc. in US (Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad — but hosting that doesn't match a brand's claimed country, or that sits on networks known for abuse, is one of the many signals we weigh alongside the verdict above.

Is kongregate.com a well-known website?

Yes — kongregate.com ranks in the global top 100,000 most-visited sites, which means it has substantial real-world traffic. Genuine popularity doesn't automatically make a site safe, but throwaway scam domains almost never reach this level of traffic, so it's a meaningful point in the site's favour.

How often is the kongregate.com report updated?

This report is a record of the scan run on September 8, 2026, and the verdict reflects that point in time. Scam sites change fast — they can go live, get flagged, or vanish within days — so if you believe something about kongregate.com has changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan that re-checks every signal from scratch and republishes an updated verdict.

08 · Final Verdict

Final verdict

The saved conclusion, decisive evidence, and practical action in one final view.

Verdict score

50/100

Moderate Risk

Established gaming portal with community-based moderation concerns

Captured during this scan. Opening this report does not revisit the site.

Conclusion

Recommended actionThe site is generally safe for adult users, but parents should exercise caution regarding the unmoderated nature of the community chat and forum features if allowing minors to access the platform.

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09 · Community

Community

First-hand experiences add human context after the scanner has reached its conclusion.

Is kongregate.com safe?

Established gaming portal with community-based moderation concerns

Technical and Operator Risk Assessment

Visitor Interaction and Platform Features

Why the score is 50

What the captured page showed

What the site claims

What we observed

What independent research found

What remains unverified

Technical threat

Operator / customer risk

Proceed with caution

Treat kongregate.com as unverified

Verify the business through independent channels

Never use irreversible payment methods

Share your experience

Trying to game safely? Use a safe option instead

Established gaming portal with community-based moderation concerns

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