Analysis for

app.ytdown.to

Flare Score

Warning

FlareAI™ Summary

App.ytdown.to, a YouTube video downloader, allows users to save videos as HD MP4 files. It uses a valid SSL certificate and is hosted in Canada. The domain maintains a clean blacklist status, confirmed by Google Safe Browsing. Despite these positives, a FlareScore of 66/100 indicates a warning level of risk. Users should exercise caution and be aware of potential security risks when using this service.

-11.7%

than category average

Canada

Server Country

Unknown

Domain Age

Score Breakdown

How we calculated the Flare Score based on positive and negative signals.

Positive Signals

Valid SSL certificate from Google Trust Services

Not found on any blacklist (1 sources checked)

Modern security headers configured (HSTS, CSP)

Good website performance

Uses CDN for better performance and security

Negative Signals

Very new domain (less than 3 months old)

Weak or missing email security configuration

Pro Tip: A valid SSL certificate is a basic requirement for any trustworthy site, but it doesn't guarantee the site is not a scam.

SSL & Security

SSL certificate and security headers configuration

Security Score

100/100

✓ Valid SSL (40) ✓ HSTS (20) ✓ CSP (20) ✓ X-Frame (20)

SSL Certificate

Issuer

Google Trust Services

Valid From

Jan 29, 2026

Valid Until

Apr 29, 2026

14 days remaining

Security Headers

HSTS

CSP

X-Frame-Options

How Was This Calculated?

Transparency into our FlareScore™ methodology and data sources used for this analysis.

app.ytdown.to Analysis

FlareScore™: 66/100 (Warning Risk)

Our analysis of app.ytdown.to identified 6 positive security indicators and 2 potential concerns. The FlareScore™ rating combines technical security measures, domain reputation, and content analysis.

SSL Certificate Analysis

AI Content Review

4 DNS Records

Analysis Sources

• SSL: Google Trust Services
• DNS: 4 records analyzed
• Content: Visual & text analysis

Last Checked

Feb 16, 2026
1 month ago

Transparency Note: Our analysis is based on publicly available data and automated scanning. For detailed methodology and accuracy metrics, visit our methodology page.

DNS Configuration

Domain Name System records and email security configuration

Email Security

SPF

DKIM

DMARC

None

AAAA

HTTP Headers

Key server response headers for security analysis.

Security (6)

MIME Sniffing Protection

XSS Filter

HSTS

Referrer Policy

Clickjacking Protection

Content Security Policy

Web Server

                                            cloudflare
                                        

CDN Cache

                                            DYNAMIC
                                        

Cloudflare Ray ID

                                            9cedf1842c32ad3a-CDG
                                        

Cache Policy

                                            no-store, no-cache,...
                                        

{
    "date": "Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:05:29 GMT",
    "content-type": "text\/html; charset=UTF-8",
    "location": "http:\/\/app.ytdown.to\/en2\/",
    "nel": "{\"report_to\":\"cf-nel\",\"success_fraction\":0.0,\"max_age\":604800}",
    "server": "cloudflare",
    "x-content-type-options": "\"nosniff\" always",
    "x-xss-protection": "\"1; mode=block\" always",
    "strict-transport-security": "\"max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload\" always",
    "referrer-policy": "no-referrer-when-downgrade",
    "x-frame-options": "SAMEORIGIN",
    "content-security-policy": "frame-ancestors 'self';",
    "cf-cache-status": "DYNAMIC",
    "report-to": "{\"group\":\"cf-nel\",\"max_age\":604800,\"endpoints\":[{\"url\":\"https:\/\/a.nel.cloudflare.com\/report\/v4?s=d4ZuHRLMsRiq4i7x7JnmaBRP0wTfxROxeL5zCnHEs66eTZZUgkb%2BvX1BEuu3tBG5161%2BBn3ReEVHcRWR3EPEeR%2Fm61E1bM7hf5EMcVA%3D\"}]}",
    "cf-ray": "9cedf1844d66d482-CDG",
    "alt-svc": "h3=\":443\"; ma=86400",
    "Date": "Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:05:28 GMT",
    "Content-Length": "0",
    "Connection": "keep-alive",
    "Location": "https:\/\/app.ytdown.to\/en2\/",
    "Report-To": "{\"group\":\"cf-nel\",\"max_age\":604800,\"endpoints\":[{\"url\":\"https:\/\/a.nel.cloudflare.com\/report\/v4?s=uFazoJoqj8A1qOSzJrbuC9r9mszUegfM5EUDOdkWlnCGHPhhzWx0UiHOyWImAqE66Z%2FfFWulZmjGmbXGsy0LZL8N9%2B3pDsS2MZxX1QU%3D\"}]}",
    "Nel": "{\"report_to\":\"cf-nel\",\"success_fraction\":0.0,\"max_age\":604800}",
    "Server": "cloudflare",
    "CF-RAY": "9cedf1842c32ad3a-CDG",
    "vary": "Accept-Encoding",
    "set-cookie": "PHPSESSID=l6kv96ctpodur2c2gm8559j008; path=\/",
    "expires": "Thu, 19 Nov 1981 08:52:00 GMT",
    "cache-control": "no-store, no-cache, must-revalidate",
    "pragma": "no-cache",
    "content-encoding": "gzip"
}

IP Geolocation

Server location and network information

Canada

Toronto

IP Address

172.67.165.254

ISP / Hosting

Cloudflare, Inc.

Coordinates

43.6532, -79.3832

Country Code

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Performance Metrics

Website loading speed and performance analysis

100

Fast

Load Time

0.52s

Excellent

Page Size

0.05MB

Optimized

Requests

Minimal

Overall

100/100

Performance score

Excellent! This website loads quickly and provides a great user experience.

Blacklist Check

Checking if this domain is listed on major security blacklists.

Google Safe Browsing

Safe

Discovered Subdomains

Publicly accessible subdomains associated with this domain.

No subdomains discovered

Privacy & Trackers

3 Trackers Found

Google Analytics

General

Google Tag Manager

General

Cloudflare

General

These trackers may be used for analytics, advertising, or site functionality.

Website Screenshot

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

App.ytdown.to, branded as YTDown, is a website that offers a free YouTube video downloading service. According to its description, users can download YouTube videos in HD MP4 format with a single click. The site does not require user login or payment.

Security Assessment

The website utilizes a valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services, indicating encrypted communication between the user and the server. The positive "Google Safe Browsing" status signals that Google has not detected any malware or phishing attempts associated with the site. The domain uses Cloudflare, a reputable CDN and security provider.

Trust Level

The FlareScore of 66/100 suggests a moderate level of risk. While the SSL certificate and clean Google Safe Browsing status are positive, the presence of trackers and the nature of the service contribute to the lower score. Websites offering media downloads can sometimes be associated with copyright infringement or bundled with unwanted software.

Recommendations

Users should exercise caution when using app.ytdown.to. While the site itself may not be malicious, be wary of potential pop-up ads or bundled software during the download process. Always scan downloaded files with an antivirus program. Be aware of copyright laws and only download videos for personal use.

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