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Phishing Site Checker
This tool checks a URL against Google Safe Browsing, PhishTank, and other databases that track phishing sites, malware distributors, and deceptive pages. Use it to verify an unfamiliar URL before clicking, or to check whether your own domain has been flagged.
SEO, GEO & AEO: why this checklist matters
Who should use this
Site owners recovering from hacks, security teams auditing third-party URLs, and anyone evaluating an unfamiliar link before visiting.
Rankings, AI answers, and citations
Google Safe Browsing listings directly cause Chrome to show a full-page security warning before users reach your site. Traffic drops from this are immediate and severe. Recovery requires cleaning the site, submitting a review request through Google Search Console, and waiting for Google to re-evaluate.
What to verify before you ship
- Check your own domain in Google Search Console Security Issues first — it's the most authoritative source
- Clean and verify before requesting review — submitting a review doesn't remove the warning immediately
- Monitor for re-infection after cleanup using Search Console and a security scanner
- Add security headers (CSP, HSTS) to reduce the risk of future compromise
What you can expect next
Use this workflow on drafts and live URLs. For continuous monitoring across Google and AI surfaces, pair results with Linkstonic SEO audit, AI tracking, and TrueTrace.
Frequently asked questions
Written for search snippets, People Also Ask-style surfaces, and answer engines that quote short Q&A units.
How do I know if Google has flagged my site?
Google Search Console's Security Issues report is the most direct way. You may also check Google's Transparency Report at transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search.
How long does it take to remove a Safe Browsing warning?
After cleaning and submitting a review request in Search Console, Google typically responds within 1-3 days. The warning persists until Google confirms the site is clean.
Can I check URLs I'm thinking of clicking?
Yes. Paste any URL into this tool to see whether it appears on phishing or malware databases before visiting. Useful for evaluating links in emails or unfamiliar websites.
Does phishing affect organic rankings?
A phishing flag doesn't directly change ranking scores, but the security warning makes the site effectively inaccessible while active. Once resolved, rankings typically recover, though it may take several weeks.