Authentication & Security · Data Validation
Real-time domain and URL security API checking against global phishing and malware blocklists
Phishing Domain Checker API (APIVerve) is best for security platforms, messaging apps, customer support portals, and community forums
API Key (x-api-key header)
Free tier: 500 requests/month; commercial plans from 10,000 to 100,000 req/mo
The Phishing Domain Checker API by APIVerve verifies whether a domain or URL appears in active global threat intelligence databases of confirmed phishing portals, credential harvesters, and malicious websites. In Nigeria, where email phishing and deceptive banking clone websites targeting fintech users are prevalent, this API allows messaging apps, email services, and community forums to screen user-submitted URLs automatically before displaying them or allowing clicks.
| Feature | Status | Description & Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Phishing Threat Detection | ✓ Supported | Provides native Phishing Threat Detection capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Malware & Scam URL Flagging | ✓ Supported | Provides native Malware & Scam URL Flagging capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Typo-squatting Protection | ✓ Supported | Provides native Typo-squatting Protection capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Real-Time URL Verification | ✓ Supported | Provides native Real-Time URL Verification capabilities integrated within the API. |
| SSL Certificate Validation | ✗ Not Supported | SSL Certificate Validation is currently not supported by Phishing Domain Checker API (APIVerve). |
| Full Page Content Analysis | ✗ Not Supported | Full Page Content Analysis is currently not supported by Phishing Domain Checker API (APIVerve). |