Google Malware Checker
Check any URL against Google Safe Browsing to detect malware, phishing, unwanted software and social engineering threats.
Free Google Malware Checker — Check Any URL Against Safe Browsing
A website flagged by Google Safe Browsing loses nearly all of its organic search traffic immediately. Google removes or demotes these sites in search results and Chrome displays a bright red warning page to any visitor who tries to access the site. Recovery takes days to weeks. This free Google Malware Checker tests any URL against the Google Safe Browsing API instantly, telling you whether a site is clean or flagged as unsafe.
Enter any URL to check. The tool queries Google's Safe Browsing Lookup API in real time and returns whether the URL is safe, flagged for malware, identified as a phishing site, or marked as unwanted software. Use it to verify your own site, check a competitor, or vet any URL before clicking.
Regular malware checks are an important part of website security and SEO hygiene. Hacked sites can serve malware for weeks before the owner notices, especially when attackers use cloaking to show malware only to certain visitors while hiding it from the site owner.
What Google Safe Browsing Detects
Malware. Sites that host or distribute malicious software designed to damage or gain unauthorized access to devices.
Phishing. Pages designed to trick users into entering sensitive information like passwords or payment details under false pretenses.
Unwanted software. Programs that violate Google's policy on software by being deceptive, bundling without consent, or being difficult to remove.
Deceptive content. Pages that use social engineering to trick users — fake virus alerts, fake software updates, misleading download buttons.
How to Recover from a Malware Flag
1. Identify and remove the malware. Scan all site files and the database for injected code. Common attack vectors: WordPress plugin vulnerabilities, outdated CMS, compromised FTP credentials.
2. Fix the vulnerability. Update all software, change all passwords, review file permissions, and remove unused plugins and themes.
3. Request a review in Search Console. After cleaning, submit a review request through Google Search Console. Google typically processes it within 1–3 days.
4. Monitor going forward. Enable Google Search Console alerts, set up file integrity monitoring, and check regularly with this tool to catch reinfection early.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Safe Browsing check for?
Malware, phishing, unwanted software, and deceptive content — all cross-referenced against Google's live database.
How does malware affect SEO?
Google removes or demotes flagged sites and shows Chrome warnings, dropping traffic to near zero.
How do I remove the warning?
Clean the malware, fix the vulnerability, then request a review through Google Search Console.
Is this free?
Yes. Completely free, no account needed.