Analysis for

forages.co

Flare Score

Safe

FlareAI™ Summary

Forages.co offers a Sprout Jar Kit, simplifying the process of growing sprouts sustainably. The site utilizes Shopify and includes user accounts and payment processing. Security indicators are positive: a valid SSL certificate from Google Trust Services protects user data, and the domain maintains a clean blacklist status across trusted sources. With a FlareScore of 75/100, indicating a safe risk level, and a clean Google Safe Browsing status, users can generally trust this site for secure browsing and transactions.

-2.9%

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

Active social media presence

Built with Shopify (established platform)

Uses CDN for better performance and security

Negative Signals

Very new domain (less than 3 months old)

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 31, 2026

Valid Until

May 01, 2026

13 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.

forages.co Analysis

FlareScore™: 75/100 (Safe Risk)

Our analysis of forages.co identified 8 positive security indicators and 1 potential concerns. The FlareScore™ rating combines technical security measures, domain reputation, and content analysis.

SSL Certificate Analysis

AI Content Review

12 DNS Records

Analysis Sources

• SSL: Google Trust Services
• DNS: 12 records analyzed
• Content: Visual & text analysis

Last Checked

Mar 27, 2026
2 weeks 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

Basic

TXT

                                                            aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

                                                            alt2.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

                                                            alt1.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

                                                            alt3.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

                                                            alt4.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

                                                            v=spf1 include:mailgun.org include:_spf.google.com ~all
                                                        

SPF

                                                            google-site-verification=I-Pp1dsG9tvxrBRDgfepFRfZqQkP8bKkO3UXjQUnQSs
                                                        

                                                            facebook-domain-verification=qylhnaqcv7knfob1fkgw2utga23ipf
                                                        

HTTP Headers

Key server response headers for security analysis.

Security (5)

Clickjacking Protection

Content Security Policy

HSTS

XSS Filter

MIME Sniffing Protection

Web Server

                                            cloudflare
                                        

CDN Cache

                                            DYNAMIC
                                        

Cloudflare Ray ID

                                            9e3101f4bae6931d-AMS
                                        

{
    "link": "<https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com>; rel=\"preconnect\", <https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com>; rel=\"preconnect\"; crossorigin, <\/\/forages.co\/cdn\/shop\/t\/20\/assets\/component-localization-form.css?v=162147993267281045421704219044>; as=\"style\"; rel=\"preload\", <\/\/forages.co\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Forages_R_Logo_-_Ivory-med.png?v=1745590964&width=600>; as=\"image\"; rel=\"preload\"; imagesrcset=\"\/\/forages.co\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Forages_R_Logo_-_Ivory-med.png?v=1745590964&width=200 200w, \/\/forages.co\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Forages_R_Logo_-_Ivory-med.png?v=1745590964&width=300 300w, \/\/forages.co\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Forages_R_Logo_-_Ivory-med.png?v=1745590964&width=400 400w\"; imagesizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 50vw, 200px\"",
    "date": "Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:05:03 GMT",
    "content-type": "text\/html; charset=utf-8",
    "content-encoding": "gzip",
    "set-cookie": "_shopify_marketing=:AZ0w5nYbAAEAxjxesuyuyHHl_-tDdyM2Qsid6cB8g2bgeLf1f3vPBCxHyP_j6dSNYgCRc7E9HxJuuk6Do4sLEUWHGcw:; Max-Age=31536000; Path=\/; HttpOnly; Secure; Priority=High; SameSite=Lax",
    "speculation-rules": "\"\/cdn\/shopifycloud\/storefront\/assets\/storefront\/storefronts.specrules-1ec91466.json\"",
    "etag": "W\/\"page_cache:55933042785:IndexController:15a1d0bdd8e0113e08b16210f4a9a0fa\"",
    "shopify-complexity-score": "2640",
    "x-frame-options": "DENY",
    "content-security-policy": "block-all-mixed-content; frame-ancestors 'none'; upgrade-insecure-requests;",
    "strict-transport-security": "max-age=7889238",
    "vary": "accept-encoding",
    "alt-svc": "h3=\":443\"; ma=86400",
    "content-language": "en-US",
    "powered-by": "Shopify",
    "server-timing": "cfRequestDuration;dur=319.999933, earlyhints",
    "x-dc": "gcp-europe-west4,gcp-europe-west1,gcp-europe-west1",
    "x-request-id": "2b7ca152-a495-4c94-a3f6-3772d7fe6bd1-1774641902",
    "cf-cache-status": "DYNAMIC",
    "report-to": "{\"endpoints\":[{\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/a.nel.cloudflare.com\\\/report\\\/v4?s=gcpyZyyf4nhs7m7j1t3kH4YzI7Kpgbszx2t5%2FjH1AH3%2F5Jhz8PdTadubZKVSTySLU4RFK%2BDogKhfSOfr3%2FADYzatnVAn9MYGQ5A3ewx2PGECwYIiHgVd%2FOolJoI%3D\"}],\"group\":\"cf-nel\",\"max_age\":604800}",
    "nel": "{\"success_fraction\":0.01,\"report_to\":\"cf-nel\",\"max_age\":604800}",
    "x-xss-protection": "1; mode=block",
    "x-content-type-options": "nosniff",
    "x-permitted-cross-domain-policies": "none",
    "x-download-options": "noopen",
    "server": "cloudflare",
    "cf-ray": "9e3101f4bae6931d-AMS"
}

IP Geolocation

Server location and network information

Canada

Ottawa

IP Address

23.227.38.32

ISP / Hosting

Cloudflare, Inc.

Coordinates

45.413, -75.7011

Country Code

View on Google Maps

Email Configuration

Email security and authentication records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).

SPF Record

v=spf1 include:mailgun.org include:_spf.google.com ~all

DMARC

v=DMARC1; p=none

Performance Metrics

Website loading speed and performance analysis

Average

Load Time

0.31s

Excellent

Page Size

0.26MB

Optimized

Requests

174

Many

Overall

85/100

Performance score

Good performance, but there's room for optimization to improve loading speed.

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.

www.forages.co

Privacy & Trackers

1 Trackers Found

Google Analytics

General

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

Website Screenshot

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

Forages.co is an e-commerce website focused on making sprouting easier and more sustainable, specifically through their Sprout Jar Kit. The site aims to provide a convenient way for users to grow fresh broccoli sprouts at home.

Security Assessment

The website utilizes HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services, expiring in 2026. This ensures encrypted communication between the user's browser and the server. The domain is hosted behind Cloudflare, a CDN that provides DDOS protection. Furthermore, Google Safe Browsing reports a clean status, indicating no known malware or phishing threats are associated with the site.

Trust Level

With a FlareScore of 75/100, Forages.co presents a moderate level of risk. While the site employs essential security measures like SSL and has a positive reputation according to Google Safe Browsing, the presence of trackers indicates some level of data collection. The Shopify platform is generally secure, but vulnerabilities can exist.

Recommendations

Users can generally trust Forages.co for browsing and making purchases. However, it's always prudent to:

Review the privacy policy to understand what data is collected and how it's used.
Use strong, unique passwords for your account.
Be cautious of any suspicious emails or links related to the website.
Consider using a privacy-focused browser extension to

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