Is ytmp3.cc legit or a scam?
Free YouTube-to-MP3 converter with legitimate functionality but confirmed malware-laden ad network and malicious redirects.
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
Warning signs detected
Free YouTube-to-MP3 converter with legitimate functionality but confirmed malware-laden ad network and malicious redirects. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.
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MT Intelligence
YTMP3.cc has operated since around 2017 and our antivirus network shows no malicious detections (0/92 engines flagged). However, the evidence package contains six detailed reports from security researchers and consumer sites documenting that the site's ad network actively delivers malware, PUPs, and malicious redirects. Cybernews, NordVPN, Surfshark, and allaboutcookies.org all independently confirm users encounter pop-ups, push notifications, and redirect chains that can install unwanted software. an independent review aggregator reviews (3.6/5 average, 53 reviews) show a split: some users report the converter works fine with an adblocker, while others describe virus infections and fake download prompts. Reddit threads in r/computerviruses confirm the pattern — the tool itself is functional, but the ads are malicious. The lack of contact information, business registration verification, and the cross-domain redirect to yt2mp3.gs add to the risk profile. This is not a phishing or credential-theft scam, but a legitimate-looking service monetised through an unsafe ad network.
Web Research Findings
Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for ytmp3.cc, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.
- Registered around April 2017 (per AlienVault OTX); WHOIS lists registrars Immaterialism Limited and Sarek Oy
- Functions as a free online YouTube to MP3/MP4 converter with no registration required, matching the scanned page title and description
- Multiple security sites (Cybernews, NordVPN, Surfshark, allaboutcookies.org) report the site/server hosts or delivers malicious ads, pop-ups, push notifications, and redirects that can install malware, PUPs, or lead to browser hijacking
- Trustpilot shows 3.6/5 average from 53 reviews with mixed feedback: some praise functionality while others complain of redirects, fake download prompts, and virus risks
- Reddit threads in r/computerviruses and r/antivirus discuss safety, with consensus that the core tool works but aggressive ads require adblockers; some users report no issues, others warn of malware
- Associated with "ytmp3.cc virus" or "homepage virus" removal guides on YouTube, TikTok, and security blogs, primarily due to ad-driven infections rather than the downloaded files themselves
- No detected ties to specific scam families; complaints center on adware/malware exposure rather than direct fraud like phishing or wallet theft
- Cybernewsopen
"YTMP3.cc is not safe to use. The website and server are full of pop-up ads, push notifications, and redirects which contain malware"
- allaboutcookies.orgopen
"ytmp3.cc is a legitimate way to convert YouTube videos into mp3 files, but it isn't safe because there have been instances where users were infected with malware after clicking on malicious ads"
- Surfsharkopen
"No, ytmp3.cc is generally not safe to use. The website exposes you to various security risks, including malicious redirects, pop-ups, ad banners"
- NordVPNopen
"Ytmp3.cc is not a safe website to use because various types of malicious software are hidden on its server"
- Trustpilot reviewopen
"It also redirects you to a lot of sites, which will 100% give you viruses if you're not careful"
Trustpilot lists address Lucerne Avenue 512, 33460, Lake Worth, United States; ZoomInfo shows small private company (<$5M revenue, 1-10 employees) but no formal registration details verified; WHOIS shows registrar Immaterialism Limited / Sarek Oy, creation ~2017, no clear owner entity
Security researchers at Cybernews, NordVPN, Surfshark, and allaboutcookies.org independently report that ytmp3.cc's ad network delivers malware, PUPs, pop-ups, and malicious redirects that expose users to browser hijacking and unwanted software installation. Trustpilot shows a 3.6/5 average from 53 reviews with mixed feedback: some users praise the converter's functionality, while others describe virus infections and fake download prompts. Reddit threads in r/computerviruses and r/antivirus confirm the pattern — the core tool works, but the aggressive ad network requires an adblocker to avoid malware exposure. Business registration details are unverified; an independent review aggregator lists a Lake Worth, Florida address, and ZoomInfo shows a small private company profile, but no formal entity registration has been confirmed. The site is associated with "ytmp3.cc virus" removal guides on YouTube, TikTok, and security blogs, primarily due to ad-driven infections rather than malicious files in the downloads themselves.
Antivirus Engines
Security Scans
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.
- No contact email found anywhere on the page.
- No phone number listed on the page.
- No postal address visible on the page.
Domain & Encryption
Redirect Chain
- 1301http://ytmp3.cc/
- 2200https://yt2mp3.gs/cross-domain
Server Reputation
Proceed with caution
Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.
- Treat ytmp3.cc 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.
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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 ytmp3.cc 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.
- ytmp3.cc 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. ytmp3.cc presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by ZeroSSL GmbH · ZeroSSL RSA DV SSL CA 2, expiring in 38 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 ytmp3.cc as clean.
- No. ytmp3.cc is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
- ytmp3.cc resolves to an IP operated by PRQ VPN network in SE (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 15, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around ytmp3.cc 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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