FAQ

Questions, answered.

What is a WebTrustScore?
An automated 0–1000 score of how trustworthy a website looks, built from public evidence like security, ownership, reputation, and content. The higher the score, the more the signals point to a site you can trust.
Does a high score mean a site is safe?
It means the site looks trustworthy on the signals we can check — not a guarantee. Use the score alongside your own judgment, and see our Disclaimer for what it does and doesn't mean.
Is this a scam detector?
Not exactly. We measure signals, not intent. We do flag many risky patterns — hidden costs, fake urgency, blocklisted hosts — but some scams leave no public trace. When there isn't enough evidence to judge a site, we say so instead of inventing a number.
Is it free?
Yes. Checking any website and getting its score is free, with no account. A Premium plan adds monitoring, email alerts, and retained history for your own sites.
Can a business pay to raise its score?
No. Nobody can pay to change a score. Evidence is the only thing that moves it — that independence is the whole point.
I own a website — how do I show my score?
Add your domain to embed a live trust badge and turn on monitoring. No ownership check is needed to display a badge; verify your domain only if you want to publish an on-chain attestation.
How often does a score update?
Scores refresh regularly, and every report shows when it was last scanned. Premium subscribers can trigger a fresh re-scan on demand.
Can I use the score in my own app?
Yes. The same score is available as machine-readable JSON through our scan API — made for apps, AI agents, and marketplaces. No key is required for public scans.