Warning signs detected
A long-standing video downloader mirror that, while technically functional, is heavily flagged for distributing adware and deceptive browser notifications. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.
Is us.savefrom.net legit or a scam?
A long-standing video downloader mirror that, while technically functional, is heavily flagged for distributing adware and deceptive browser notifications.
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.
Analysis Summary
Website Preview
Automated page render — captured in a safe sandbox. What an ordinary visitor would see when loading the site. See full visual analysis →
Visual 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.
Visual red flags detected in the screenshot
Screenshot capture was incomplete; HTML content corroborates a functional site.
What our vision model saw
3 signalsPage displays a static notice regarding discontinuation of service from 2020
Minimalist layout with no interactive elements or navigation
Screenshot incomplete (slow render) — page HTML loaded normally, ignoring parked-domain heuristic.
Intelligence
The domain has been registered for over 18 years, which typically suggests high trust, but its operational history is deeply problematic. Our analysis shows that while the site claims to have discontinued US services in 2020, it remains part of a network known for aggressive advertising tactics. Multiple security reports indicate the site uses web push notifications to serve fake virus alerts and deceptive prompts, including instructions for users to run malicious PowerShell commands. Although 0 of 92 antivirus engines flag the URL itself as a direct threat, the 'Adware.SaveFrom' signature is widely recognized by our security partners. The site's lack of transparent contact information and its reliance on high-risk advertising networks contribute to a suspicious profile. We have adjusted the confidence based on the clear discrepancy between the site's age and its reported behavior in the wild.
Web Research Findings
Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for us.savefrom.net, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.
- Domain us.savefrom.net registered 2008-03-12 (18+ years old); main savefrom.net owned by Uliona Limited (Seychelles) per UDRP filings.
- Malwarebytes detects 'Adware.SaveFrom' associated with advertisements from savefrom.net domain; site uses web push notifications for ads.
- Multiple reports of aggressive ads, redirects to dubious sites, fake virus alerts, and prompts leading to PUA/malware downloads (e.g., PowerShell commands via Run dialog).
- Trustpilot: 3.5/5 from 8 reviews for en.savefrom.net; Google Play app has positive user comments on speed but notes ads.
- Site announced discontinuation of US services in April 2020 due to copyright holder pressure; us.savefrom.net referenced as a US mirror.
- Reddit and forums (r/techsupport, r/antivirus, Apple Discussions) contain user concerns about safety, pop-ups, and redirects since at least 2015.
- No evidence of direct brand impersonation (no clone/typosquat of major services); primary issues are ad-supported redirects and PUA risks rather than outright fraud.
- LinkedIn / Mediumopen
"Beware of Savefrom[.]net YouTube Downloading Scam ! ... While downloading a YouTube video from Savefrom[.]net, a user was instructed to: ➡️ Press Windows Key + R to open the Run box. ➡️ Press Ctrl + V to paste a mysterious PowerShell comman"
- Mediumopen
"How many of you download youtube videos from savefrom.net? Now stop please and if you had done this already then it’s time to clean your system from malware. ... At the time of downloading videos, first they will post an instruction on your"
Owned/operated by Uliona Limited (Seychelles company); domain savefrom.net registered since 2008-03-12; PitchBook lists related entity as Out of Business (2024)
Domain Timeline
- Mar 12, 2008Domain registered
First appeared in WHOIS records — 18 years old today.
- Jul 7, 2026Latest security review — Flagged as suspicious
This scan re-ran every check; the current findings are detailed above.
us.savefrom.net 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.
Threat Detection
Antivirus Engines
Security Scans
Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.
Reputation Sources
How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.
Technical Details
domain · encryption · redirects · server reputation · referencedContact 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.
- No contact email found anywhere on the page.
- No postal address visible on the page.
- Phone number listed (2008-2020).
Domain & Encryption
Redirect Chain
- 1301http://us.savefrom.net/
- 2200https://us.savefrom.net/
Server Reputation
What to do
Proceed with caution
Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.
- Treat us.savefrom.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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Safer Alternatives
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Search the product name + "official" and check the domain before downloading.
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Suggestions for safety only — not endorsements. Always verify the address bar before signing in or paying, even on well-known sites.
Final Verdict
This domain is a legacy mirror of a well-known video downloader that currently displays a service discontinuation notice for US users. While the domain itself is nearly two decades old, it is frequently associated with aggressive adware, browser redirects, and deceptive prompts that can lead to malware infections.
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 us.savefrom.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.
- us.savefrom.net 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. us.savefrom.net presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 43 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
- us.savefrom.net is 18.3 years old, registered on 3/12/2008 through Tucows Domains 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 us.savefrom.net as clean.
- No. us.savefrom.net is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
- us.savefrom.net 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 July 7, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around us.savefrom.net have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.
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