forms.gle operates primarily as a form builder, focusing on survey and form short links. forms.gle is the branded domain used for shortened links generated by Google Forms. It redirects users to surveys, quizzes, and forms hosted on the Google Docs infrastructure. It is operated by Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc..
forms.gle is a well-established platform operated by Google. Top 1,000 global website, 7 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
While forms.gle is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
forms.gle converts URLs into short codes that hide the actual destination. Before clicking shortened links, use a URL expander tool or hover to preview where the link actually leads.
forms.gle enables anyone to create forms that collect user data. Attackers use this to create fake login pages or payment forms. Never enter passwords or financial information on forms hosted here unless you initiated the process yourself.
forms.gle hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
Historical and current IP address mappings for this domain.
| IP Address / Infrastructure | Status | Subdomains | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|
FASTLY - Fastly, Inc. (AS54113) | Active | forms.gle | Today |
Run a live threat scan to detect phishing, malware, and suspicious content on any URL from this domain.
URLert analyzed recent scan activity for forms.gle and found 52 results.
| Status | Target URL | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Clean | https://forms.gle/2o2PL7HybSJzoG1w5 | 1d ago |
| Clean | https://forms.gle/LMy3FuJHf2Kpo3qRA | 1w ago |
| Clean | https://forms.gle/7yR9pinwSdLYFe1o6 | 1w ago |
| Clean | https://forms.gle/gyhL9xZhLujm9Kp16 | 2w ago |
| Malicious | https://forms.gle/7ZNe6cnjhThruMmD6 | 2w ago |
| Clean | https://forms.gle/adzLu4gu2rapt7ke7 | 3w ago |
| Clean | https://forms.gle/1hAwRaFyXBqhtYgi8 | 3w ago |
| Clean | https://forms.gle/1hAwRaFyXBqhtYgi8 | 3w ago |
| Clean | https://forms.gle/1hAwRaFyXBqhtYgi8 | 3w ago |
| Suspicious | https://forms.gle/6PrWXTXn7mMRdefy7 | 3w ago |
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"domain": "forms.gle",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "form_builder",
"specialization": "Survey and Form Short Links"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Official URL shortener for Google Forms",
"summary": "forms.gle is the branded domain used for shortened links generated by Google Forms. It redirects users to surveys, quizzes, and forms hosted on the Google Docs infrastructure.",
"operator": "Google",
"parent_entity": "Alphabet Inc.",
"topics": [
"surveys",
"online forms",
"data collection",
"google workspace",
"quizzes"
]
},
"functions": {
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"is_file_host": false,
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"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": true,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2019-02-12T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 150,
"hosting_provider": "FASTLY"
}
}