Security Review

Is whoapp.live legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Safe· 81/100

Whoapp.live is the legitimate home of a popular random video chat service with over 50 million mobile downloads and a long-standing domain history.

whoapp.liveScanned 1h ago
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Trust score
SAFE
Heuristics 83·MT 80
View density

Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence
0/92
All engines report clean
Domain Age
7 years old
Registered Dec 19, 2019
MT Intelligence
Safe
Low likelihood · 85% confidence
SAFE

No threats detected

All checks passed. This site appears legitimate — but always stay alert for phishing even on trusted domains.

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MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence
MT Security Analyst
Low scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust80/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection
0%
Confidence
The domain has been active for over six years, which is a strong indicator of a stable service rather than a temporary scam. Our analysis confirms it is operated by a registered UK business, Hyperchat Limited, which matches official app store records. While the site itself is clean and lacks malware, the associated mobile app has received criticism for its 'coin' system and subscription costs. The technical infrastructure uses reputable providers like Amazon and Google, and no antivirus engines flag the site as malicious. We have adjusted the trust score slightly downward due to user reports regarding billing transparency, but the site is not a fraudulent operation.
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Page Content

The site serves as a gateway for a random video chat platform, emphasizing 'verified profiles' and instant connections. It provides direct links to official mobile app stores and outlines a privacy policy that, while broad in its data collection, is transparently disclosed.

Infrastructure

The domain is hosted on a secure Amazon infrastructure with a valid SSL certificate. It integrates standard analytics and functional tools from Google and Firebase, which is typical for high-traffic social applications.

Domain History

Registered nearly 6.5 years ago, the domain shows long-term stability. It is managed through Squarespace and has maintained a consistent purpose as a video chat hub throughout its lifecycle.

Web Reputation

The platform maintains a high rating on major app stores with over 286,000 reviews. While there are no significant security warnings, consumer feedback highlights frustrations with the cost of premium features and difficulty reaching customer support.
Risk Factors
4
  • User reports indicate aggressive monetization and expensive in-app coin purchases.
  • Privacy policy discloses significant data collection, including contact lists if permitted.
  • Some users report difficulty obtaining refunds for accidental subscriptions.
  • The 'random chat' nature of the site carries inherent risks of exposure to inappropriate content.
Positive Signals
4
  • Domain has been active and stable for over 2,300 days.
  • Operated by a verified and active UK-registered company.
  • Zero detections across 92 antivirus engines in our network.
  • Associated mobile app has over 50 million downloads on official platforms.
AI Recommendation
The site is safe to visit, but we recommend avoiding any 'coin' purchases or subscriptions until you have tested the free version. Monitor your app store subscriptions to ensure you aren't billed for services you don't want.
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 whoapp.live, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age
6.5 yrs
Registered Dec 2019
Business registration
Active · United Kingdom
Site traces back to an actively registered business.
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 · 2 positive
Key findings
7 headline facts from open-web research
  • Domain whoapp.live has been active for ~6.5 years (2386 days) and hosts a random video chat service with no signup required, matching the page title and description.
  • Associated with Google Play app "Who - Live Video Chat" (com.scorp.who, 50M+ downloads, 4.5/5 from 286K reviews) published by Media Republic Apps / HYPERCHAT LIMITED; support email support@whoapp.live.
  • HYPERCHAT LIMITED is an active UK private limited company (no. 13184284) incorporated Feb 2021 at the address listed in the app store (62 Beechwood Avenue, Greenford UB6 9UD).
  • Privacy policy (last updated April 2026) discloses collection of contacts from address book if permitted, storage of shared media on servers, potential sharing with third parties, and data transfers outside user's country; users warned that
  • User complaints on Google Play focus on in-app purchases (unexpected charges, coins system, premium limits) and poor customer support response; older unrelated "WhoApp" (2016 caller ID app) had severe privacy backlash for uploading contacts
  • No dedicated reviews on Trustpilot, ScamAdviser, or major complaint sites for whoapp.live specifically; scamadviser flags exist only for unrelated whoapp.org. Site promotes "verified profiles" and real users but is a typical Omegle-style ra
  • Competitors include chatspin.com, azarlive.com, holla.world per traffic analysis; site contains promotional content claiming better quality than alternatives.
Scam reports (3)
Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.
  • Google Play Store reviewsopen

    "unless you want to spend tons of money don't get this app. I just paid $15 to talk to somebody for a few minutes thinking it was a monthly subscription, but it took my coins and now I have to buy more."

  • Google Play Store reviewsopen

    "No one responds when trying to contact through their provided email. I had purchased a year by mistake."

  • Google Play Store reviews (Who Lite)open

    "Scam , Don't download this app . -streamers are asking for ..."

Positive reviews (2)
Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.
  • whoapp.live site testimonialsopen

    "“I've tried a few omegle alternatives like Ometv, Shagle, and more. Who is the best and the easiest to use.” -Robin."

  • Google Play Storeopen

    "4.5 star rating with 286K reviews. 50M+ Downloads."

Business registration
Status: active · United Kingdom

HYPERCHAT LIMITED (company 13184284), incorporated 8 February 2021, registered office 62 Beechwood Avenue, Greenford UB6 9UD. SIC 82990 Other business support service activities. Last accounts to 28 Feb 2026; confirmation statement Jan 2026. Active per Companies House.

Research summary
Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above
We identified that the site is operated by Hyperchat Limited, an active company registered in the United Kingdom. While the service is legitimate, numerous reviews on mobile app platforms mention unexpected charges and a confusing subscription model. Independent review aggregators do not list the site as a security threat, but consumer feedback suggests being very careful with in-app spending.

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.

0Malicious0Suspicious57Harmless92Engines
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
RegistrarSquarespace Domains II LLC
RegisteredDec 19, 2019
ExpiresDec 19, 2026
Owner privacyVisible
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerAmazon · Amazon RSA 2048 M04
ExpiresOct 25, 2026 (116d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingAmazon.com, Inc.
Server locationUS
Web servernginx/1.30.0

Redirect Chain

Hops
1
Cross-domain
No
Lookalike
No
Punycode
No
  • 1301http://whoapp.live/
  • 2200https://whoapp.live/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score0%
Reports on file0
ISPAmazon.com, Inc.
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Still, stay alert

No major threat indicators — but a clean scan does not guarantee every page is safe, and phishing emails routinely spoof real domains.

  • Double-check the exact URL in your address bar

    Confirm you are actually on whoapp.live and not a lookalike like w-hoapp.live.com or an IDN homoglyph.

  • Use a password manager

    Password managers only auto-fill on the exact domain they were saved for — they refuse to fill lookalike domains, which is the single best phishing defence.

  • Discuss this site on the forum

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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 ↗

Referenced Domains

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

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 found no threat indicators on whoapp.live. The site appears legitimate based on the signals we checked, but always stay alert for phishing emails that spoof real domains.
  • whoapp.live passed our automated security checks with a trust score of 81/100. No antivirus engines or major blacklists flagged the site at the time of the last scan.
  • Yes. whoapp.live presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Amazon · Amazon RSA 2048 M04, expiring in 116 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • whoapp.live is 6.5 years old, registered on 12/19/2019 through Squarespace Domains II 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 whoapp.live as clean.
  • No. whoapp.live is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • whoapp.live resolves to an IP operated by Amazon.com, 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 1, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around whoapp.live have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

0
Trust / 100
Final Verdict·whoapp.live
SAFE

This is the official landing page for the 'Who' video chat app, an established platform with millions of downloads. While the service is legitimate, users frequently complain about expensive in-app purchases and aggressive monetization. You can use the site, but be cautious with your payment information.

The site is safe to visit, but we recommend avoiding any 'coin' purchases or subscriptions until you have tested the free version. Monitor your app store subscriptions to ensure you aren't billed for services you don't want.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
1
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