Is mixdrop.net a scam?

Our automated security review marked mixdrop.net 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 mixdrop.net safe to use?

mixdrop.net currently scores 49/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.

Does mixdrop.net have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. mixdrop.net presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by GlobalSign nv-sa · GlobalSign GCC R3 DV TLS CA 2020, expiring in 186 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

How old is the mixdrop.net domain?

mixdrop.net is 23.0 years old, registered on 6/25/2003 through eNom, LLC. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.

Has mixdrop.net been flagged by antivirus engines?

No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report mixdrop.net as clean.

Is mixdrop.net on any phishing or malware blacklists?

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

Where is mixdrop.net hosted?

mixdrop.net resolves to an IP operated by GMO DigiRock, Inc. in JP (usage type: Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). 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 mixdrop.net report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 24, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around mixdrop.net have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Security Review

Is mixdrop.net legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 49/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

MixDrop is a high-risk file-hosting domain linked to malware-baiting, predatory advertising, and unwanted software distribution across multiple mirrors.

Top reasons

Linked to the MixDrop network, which is flagged for distributing malware and PUPs.Reports from Reddit and Vivaldi forums warn users to avoid all MixDrop domains.Used as a mirror for file-sharing services that employ deceptive advertising.

mixdrop.netScanned 4h ago

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Trust score

SUSPICIOUS

Heuristics 66·MT 40

Category tags

file hostingmalware distribution#malware85% MT confidence

Warning signals (1)

Redirects to another domain

Positive signals (5)

Antivirus clear Not on major blacklists Domain is 23 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

23 years old

Registered Jun 25, 2003

MT Intelligence

Suspicious

High likelihood · 85% confidence

SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

MixDrop is a high-risk file-hosting domain linked to malware-baiting, predatory advertising, and unwanted software distribution across multiple mirrors. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

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mixdrop.net

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

High scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust40/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspectionNetwork correlation

Confidence

The domain has existed for over 23 years, originally starting as a personal Japanese hobbyist site. However, it is now integrated into the MixDrop file-sharing ecosystem, which has a poor reputation for security. Our research shows that major security providers and community forums flag this network for hosting malicious binaries and adware. Users frequently report that the site uses deceptive 'download' buttons to trick people into installing unwanted programs. Because it serves as a mirror for a known high-risk service, we advise extreme caution.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The landing page appears to be a legacy Japanese link directory with content dating back to 2004. It contains minimal text and references to old hobbyist projects, but it functions as a entry point for the broader MixDrop file-hosting infrastructure.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted on a Japanese IP address with a valid SSL certificate. While the technical setup is stable, the domain is frequently listed alongside other MixDrop mirrors (.ag, .co, .to) used for high-risk file distribution.

Domain History

Registered in 2001, this is an exceptionally old domain. While age usually suggests legitimacy, in this case, an old domain has been repurposed or linked to a modern file-sharing network known for predatory behavior.

Web Reputation

The reputation is heavily polarized. While the domain itself is clean according to some automated scanners, community feedback on Reddit and specialized security forums is overwhelmingly negative, citing 'malware-baiting' and 'predatory' ad practices.

Risk Factors

Linked to the MixDrop network, which is flagged for distributing malware and PUPs.
Reports from Reddit and Vivaldi forums warn users to avoid all MixDrop domains.
Used as a mirror for file-sharing services that employ deceptive advertising.
Security researchers have identified the network as a source of riskware.
Aggressive pop-ups and fake download buttons are common on this network.

Positive Signals

Domain age is over 23 years (registered in 2001).
Valid SSL certificate is present.
No direct flags from major antivirus engines on the root domain.

AI Recommendation

Do not download any files or click on advertisements on this site. If you have already downloaded software from this domain, run a full system scan with updated antivirus software immediately.

Scam network detected

4 linked domains correlated

This domain is a known mirror or legacy entry point for the MixDrop file-hosting service.

mixdrop.agmixdrop.comixdrop.tomixdrop.ch

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

Domain age

23 yrs

Registered Jun 2003

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

3 scam reports

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

mixdrop.net is a long-running (8400+ days old) personal Japanese website acting as a link directory to hobby pages (e.g., fan sites, diaries, chat that closed in 2008), with email webmaster@mixdrop.net.
The domain hosts subpages with content dated back to at least 2004; title references dates like (06/11/24).
Separate MixDrop file/video sharing service (mixdrop.ag, mixdrop.co and many mirrors) is widely criticized for aggressive ads, popups, potential malware/PUP delivery, and is blocked by Malwarebytes as riskware.
Debrid/premium link generators and download tools list mixdrop.net among MixDrop mirrors/domains.
Reddit users and forum posters strongly advise avoiding MixDrop domains due to malware-baiting, lag, and shady advertising; some users report issues even with adblockers.
No specific scam reports or complaints found uniquely targeting mixdrop.net itself; negative sentiment is directed at the associated file-hosting network.
No business registration, Trustpilot, or ScamAdviser data located for this exact domain.

Scam reports (3)

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

Reddit (r/GakiNoTsukai)open
"Please don't use Playtube or Mixdrop for video links. They are predatory malware-baiting sites. ... TLDR Just don't visit anything mixdrop... all domains should be avoided at all costs."
Vivaldi Forumopen
"Honestly I would stay away from the site, there are other much better file sharing sites that don't try to scam its users."
Malwarebytesopen
"This website hosts a file sharing service which is being abused to spread PUPs, adware, and other threats."

Research summary

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

Research into mixdrop.net reveals it is part of a file-sharing network frequently criticized on Reddit and community forums for 'malware-baiting.' Users report that the site and its mirrors are predatory, often leading to unwanted software installations. Security analysts have previously flagged the MixDrop infrastructure for hosting riskware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

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.

0Malicious0Suspicious58Harmless92Engines

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

Has a contact email on its own domain

Emails on site's domainwebmaster@mixdrop.net

Phone numbersNone

Postal addressNot listed

Linked social profiles0

Signal Summary

Several contact red flags

No phone number listed on the page.
No postal address visible on the page.

Contact email on the site's own domain (webmaster@mixdrop.net).

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age23 years old

RegistrareNom, LLC

RegisteredJun 25, 2003

ExpiresJun 25, 2027

Owner privacyVisible

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerGlobalSign nv-sa · GlobalSign GCC R3 DV TLS CA 2020

ExpiresDec 28, 2026 (186d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingGMO DigiRock, Inc.

Server locationJP

Web serverApache

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Yes

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://mixdrop.net/
2200http://www.mixdrop.net/cross-domain

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file0

ISPGMO DigiRock, Inc.

Usage typeData Center/Web Hosting/Transit

Proceed with caution

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

Treat mixdrop.net 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.

catnet.ne.jp plaza.rakuten.co.jp

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 mixdrop.net 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.
mixdrop.net currently scores 49/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
Yes. mixdrop.net presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by GlobalSign nv-sa · GlobalSign GCC R3 DV TLS CA 2020, expiring in 186 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
mixdrop.net is 23.0 years old, registered on 6/25/2003 through eNom, LLC. 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 mixdrop.net as clean.
No. mixdrop.net is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
mixdrop.net resolves to an IP operated by GMO DigiRock, Inc. in JP (usage type: Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). 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 24, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around mixdrop.net 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·mixdrop.net

SUSPICIOUS

This domain is part of the MixDrop file-sharing network, which is widely reported for distributing malware and aggressive advertising. While the site itself is very old, it is currently used as a gateway for predatory downloads. Avoid clicking any links or downloading files from this domain.

Do not download any files or click on advertisements on this site. If you have already downloaded software from this domain, run a full system scan with updated antivirus software immediately.

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Net signals

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