Is manga18.club a scam?

Our automated security review marked manga18.club 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 manga18.club safe to use?

manga18.club 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 manga18.club have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. manga18.club presents a valid TLSv1.2 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 34 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

Has manga18.club been flagged by antivirus engines?

No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report manga18.club as clean.

Is manga18.club on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. manga18.club is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

Where is manga18.club hosted?

manga18.club 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.

Is manga18.club a well-known website?

Yes. manga18.club sits in the global top-100k on Cloudflare Radar, which means it has substantial real-world traffic. That does not automatically make it safe, but established brands almost always rank here and throwaway scam domains almost never do.

How often is the manga18.club report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on July 5, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around manga18.club have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Security Review

Is manga18.club legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 55/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

A high-traffic adult manga site that hosts pirated content and utilizes deceptive 'live' video advertisements to lure users into high-risk clicks.

Top reasons

Displays deceptive 'LIVE' video thumbnails that function as misleading advertisements.Explicitly blocked by major third-party service providers for policy violations.Hosts pirated or unlicensed content scraped from other sources.

manga18.clubScanned 1h ago

Post Facebook

Trust score

SUSPICIOUS

Score breakdown

Heuristics 100·MT 45

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Category tags

adult contentpiracy#cracked app85% MT confidence

Positive signals (4)

Antivirus clear Not on major blacklists 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

—

Registration date unknown

MT Intelligence

Suspicious

Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence

SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

A high-traffic adult manga site that hosts pirated content and utilizes deceptive 'live' video advertisements to lure users into high-risk clicks. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

Website Preview

LIVE RENDER

manga18.club

1Visual risk score 75/100

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

Visual Screenshot 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.

/ 100

Critical visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

The site displays high-risk characteristics common to piracy and adult content hubs, including a self-reported domain block by a major service provider and deceptive 'live' video advertisements.

Visual risk75/100

What our vision model saw

5 signals

Presence of adult-oriented content and explicit manga imagery

Banner notification stating the domain has been blocked by Disqus for policy violations

Row of 'LIVE' video thumbnails that appear to be deceptive advertisements or fake livestreams

Unprofessional site name 'Manga18' associated with high-risk content categories

Navigation menu includes categories for 'China Toptoon/Toomics' which may indicate pirated or unlicensed content

MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust45/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

The site operates as a massive aggregator for adult manhwa and hentai, claiming to scrape content from across the internet. Our analysis found that it has been blocked by major third-party services like Disqus for policy violations, which is a significant red flag for site safety. Visual inspection revealed deceptive 'LIVE' video thumbnails that are actually advertisements designed to look like functional content. While the domain has existed since 2020 and maintains a high traffic rank, the lack of business registration and the use of privacy-shielded WHOIS data are typical for piracy hubs. The primary risk here is not direct financial fraud, but exposure to malicious advertising and potential malware through deceptive UI elements.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The storefront serves as a library for over 3,000 adult comic titles, primarily focusing on Korean manhwa. Our crawler identified several deceptive elements, including fake 'live' stream overlays and banners indicating the site has been blacklisted by major community engagement platforms.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted behind a major content delivery network and utilizes a valid SSL certificate from a reputable issuer. However, the hosting IP is shared with thousands of other domains, and the site lacks any verifiable corporate ownership or contact information.

Domain History

Registered in October 2020, the domain has a stable history of over three years. It is registered through a provider known for privacy protection, which is standard for sites operating in the legal grey area of content piracy.

Web Reputation

Independent review aggregators generally view the site as functional but high-risk due to its niche. While some enthusiasts praise the design, security-focused scanners flag it for its explicit nature and the aggressive advertising networks it employs.

Risk Factors

Displays deceptive 'LIVE' video thumbnails that function as misleading advertisements.
Explicitly blocked by major third-party service providers for policy violations.
Hosts pirated or unlicensed content scraped from other sources.
WHOIS information is entirely hidden behind a privacy proxy in Iceland.
No verifiable business registration or physical address is provided.

Positive Signals

Domain has been active for over three years without being seized.
Maintains a very high global traffic rank with millions of monthly visits.
Zero detections across 92 major antivirus engines in our network.
Valid SSL encryption is present to protect the connection.

AI Recommendation

Avoid clicking on any 'LIVE' video thumbnails or pop-up advertisements. If you choose to browse, ensure you have a robust ad-blocker and up-to-date antivirus software active.

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 manga18.club, 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 positive

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

Domain registered 2020-10-02 via NameCheap, Inc.; WHOIS privacy-protected (Withheld for Privacy ehf, Iceland); expires 2026-10-02.
Hosted on Cloudflare (IP 104.21.3.182 / 172.67.x.x range); valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services.
High traffic: Semrush reports ~47M monthly visits (ranked #0 in Thailand category); estimated 274k daily unique visitors per some trackers.
Content: Free adult manhwa/hentai (18+ Korean comics) aggregator; lists 3000+ titles; disclaimers note content scraped from internet.
ScamAdviser: 'Very Likely Safe' with Tranco high ranking, valid SSL, adult content flag; negatives: hidden WHOIS owner, NameCheap registrar (popular with scammers).
Gridinsoft: 88/100 trust score; 5.7-year domain history; no major malware/phishing detections.
ScamMinder: 10/100 trust score (flags as likely scam due to explicit content platform).

Positive reviews (2)

Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.

ScamAdviseropen
"In summary, we think manga18.club is legit and safe for consumers to access."
ThePornDudeopen
"Manga18.club is an outstanding website for hentai enthusiasts. Once you arrive on its homepage, you'll be amazed by its stunning design and attractive color scheme."

Research summary

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

We searched scam-report databases and consumer-review sites for manga18.club. While we found no specific reports of financial theft or phishing, independent review sites highlight it as a top destination for adult manhwa. However, security-focused platforms give it a low trust rating due to the nature of the content and the lack of transparent ownership. No formal business registration was found in any major corporate database.

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.

Technical checksdomain · encryption · redirects · server reputation

Domain & Encryption

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.2

IssuerGoogle Trust Services · WE1

ExpiresAug 8, 2026 (34d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingCloudflare, Inc.

Server locationUS

PopularityTop 100k worldwide

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://manga18.club/
2403https://manga18.club/

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 manga18.club 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 ↗

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 manga18.club 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.
manga18.club 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. manga18.club presents a valid TLSv1.2 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 34 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report manga18.club as clean.
No. manga18.club is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
manga18.club 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.
Yes. manga18.club sits in the global top-100k on Cloudflare Radar, which means it has substantial real-world traffic. That does not automatically make it safe, but established brands almost always rank here and throwaway scam domains almost never do.
This is a permanent record of the scan run on July 5, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around manga18.club 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·manga18.club

SUSPICIOUS

This is an adult manga aggregator that hosts pirated content and uses deceptive advertising. While it has high traffic, the presence of fake 'live' video thumbnails and a block by major comment services indicates a high-risk environment.

Avoid clicking on any 'LIVE' video thumbnails or pop-up advertisements. If you choose to browse, ensure you have a robust ad-blocker and up-to-date antivirus software active.

AV engines

MT passes

Net signals

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