Analysis for

hobbycity.nz

Flare Score

Safe

FlareAI™ Summary

Hobbycity.nz, a New Zealand-based hobby shop since 1981, offers RC vehicles, models, LEGO, and hobby supplies. Security indicators are positive: a valid SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt ensures encrypted connections, and the domain exhibits a clean blacklist status across all trusted sources, including Google Safe Browsing. The FlareScore of 81/100 indicates a safe risk level. Users can generally trust this site for hobby-related purchases.

+6.1%

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 Let's Encrypt

Not found on any blacklist (1 sources checked)

Strong email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC configured)

Modern security headers configured (HSTS, CSP)

Good website performance

Contact information available

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

Let's Encrypt

Valid From

Mar 30, 2026

Valid Until

Jun 28, 2026

48 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.

hobbycity.nz Analysis

FlareScore™: 81/100 (Safe Risk)

Our analysis of hobbycity.nz identified 9 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

8 DNS Records

Analysis Sources

• SSL: Let's Encrypt
• DNS: 8 records analyzed
• Content: Visual & text analysis

Last Checked

Apr 15, 2026
3 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

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
                                        

Cloudflare Ray ID

                                            9ec978c728b00cd3-CDG
                                        

Cache Policy

                                            private, no-store
                                        

CDN Cache

                                            DYNAMIC
                                        

{
    "date": "Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:10:05 GMT",
    "content-type": "text\/html; charset=utf-8",
    "content-length": "0",
    "location": "https:\/\/www.hobbycity.nz\/",
    "cf-ray": "9ec978c728b00cd3-CDG",
    "x-redirect-reason": "canonical_host_redirection",
    "shopify-complexity-score": "3130",
    "set-cookie": "_shopify_marketing=:AZ2QMLnSAAEAVtF-qZSUsING4Owg1FipfuW2EaL5BZX6NirPftZoiYKuWcGMgLjal-qgAvGdAgo1teF_gajWt67B:; Max-Age=31536000; Path=\/; HttpOnly; Secure; Priority=High; SameSite=Lax",
    "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",
    "cache-control": "private, no-store",
    "powered-by": "Shopify",
    "server-timing": "cfRequestDuration;dur=352.999926, earlyhints",
    "x-dc": "gcp-europe-west1,gcp-europe-west1,gcp-europe-west1",
    "x-request-id": "d4bb4665-740f-44a4-b1f4-770b64b9266b-1776240605",
    "cf-cache-status": "DYNAMIC",
    "report-to": "{\"endpoints\":[{\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/a.nel.cloudflare.com\\\/report\\\/v4?s=PqKKC1m5oCq8wX0ZjhL9NfhSCvbKbfZ1FCpM4z48W2uCHyFrPmWT1dX4EPlW8SFm2gNF%2BbZWEwzyKw2uhoqp11o4yaxVnT7qUG%2FrdzpHA9b4JUHWzlGTUc2MNnRDXbh%2Bl5I%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",
    "link": "<https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com>; rel=\"preconnect\", <https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com>; rel=\"preconnect\"; crossorigin",
    "content-encoding": "gzip",
    "etag": "W\/\"page_cache:21945657:IndexController:82effd259379144be6430ae31156dfd4\"",
    "content-language": "en-NZ"
}

IP Geolocation

Server location and network information

Canada

Ottawa

IP Address

23.227.38.32

ISP / Hosting

Cloudflare, Inc.

Coordinates

45.4153, -75.6894

Country Code

View on Google Maps

Email Configuration

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

SPF Record

v=spf1 +a +mx +ip4:112.109.82.97 include:_spf.syrahost.com i...

DKIM

Configured

DMARC

v=DMARC1; p=none;

Performance Metrics

Website loading speed and performance analysis

Average

Load Time

0.72s

Excellent

Page Size

0.45MB

Optimized

Requests

148

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.hobbycity.nz

mail.hobbycity.nz

ftp.hobbycity.nz

webmail.hobbycity.nz

support.hobbycity.nz

Privacy & Trackers

2 Trackers Found

Google Analytics

General

Google Tag Manager

General

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

Website Screenshot

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

Hobbycity.nz is an online retailer specializing in hobby-related products. According to its description, it sells RC cars, planes, model kits, LEGO, slot cars, and wargaming supplies. They claim to be New Zealand's hobby specialists since 1981, emphasizing fast shipping and local ownership.

Security Assessment

The website uses valid SSL encryption issued by Let's Encrypt, ensuring data transmitted between the user and the server is protected. The certificate is valid until June 2026, indicating proactive security management. Google Safe Browsing reports a clean status, a strong positive signal suggesting the site doesn't distribute malware or engage in phishing activities. The use of Cloudflare as a host further enhances security by providing DDoS protection and a content delivery network (CDN).

Trust Level

With a FlareScore of 81/100, Hobbycity.nz presents a relatively low risk to users. This score reflects a combination of positive security factors, including valid SSL, a clean Google Safe Browsing record, and the presence of a privacy policy.

Recommendations

While Hobbycity.nz appears generally safe, users should still practice safe online shopping habits. Always use strong, unique passwords for your account. Review the privacy policy to understand how your data is collected and used. Because the site uses trackers, consider using a browser extension to limit

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