Threat Investigation

maps.google.com

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #1

maps.google.com operates primarily as a search engine, focusing on web search & ecosystem. The world's most visited website, serving as the primary entry point for Google Search and the broader Google ecosystem. It integrates essential services including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Cloud, and the Google Workspace productivity suite, while also acting as a central identity provider for the web. It is operated by Google LLC, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc..

search enginecloud computingonline advertisingartificial intelligence
Network Infrastructure

Historical and current IP address mappings for this domain.

Community Intelligence

Real experiences from people who visited this domain

Recent Threat Analysis

URLert analyzed recent scan activity for maps.google.com and found 401 results.

Security Considerations

While maps.google.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

File Hosting

maps.google.com allows users to upload and share files. Any file you download was uploaded by another user—not the platform operator. Scan downloads with antivirus software and only download from sources you trust.

Form Builder

maps.google.com 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.

Identity Provider

maps.google.com provides "Sign in with..." authentication for third-party websites. Attackers create fake login pages that look identical to the real one. Always check the URL bar shows the exact correct domain before entering your password.

Document Hosting

maps.google.com hosts documents and pages shared via links. Because the domain is trusted, links pass through email spam filters easily. Attackers exploit this to host fake invoices, login pages, or malware download prompts.

Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.

Developer API

Integrate Domain Intelligence

Access this classification data programmatically via our API.

GET /api/v1/classify?domain=maps.google.com
{
  "domain": "google.com",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "search_engine",
    "specialization": "Web Search & Ecosystem"
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "World's leading search engine and technology services",
    "summary": "The world's most visited website, serving as the primary entry point for Google Search and the broader Google ecosystem. It integrates essential services including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Cloud, and the Google Workspace productivity suite, while also acting as a central identity provider for the web.",
    "operator": "Google LLC",
    "parent_entity": "Alphabet Inc.",
    "topics": [
      "search engine",
      "cloud computing",
      "online advertising",
      "artificial intelligence",
      "productivity tools",
      "internet services"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": false,
    "is_file_host": true,
    "is_url_shortener": false,
    "is_public_idp": true,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": false,
    "is_form_builder": true,
    "is_document_host": true
  },
  "facts": {
    "registered_date": "1997-09-15T00:00:00Z",
    "rank": 1,
    "hosting_provider": "GOOGLE - Google LLC"
  }
}

Hosting

GOOGLE - Google LLC

Registered

Sep 15, 1997

Last Updated

Jan 8, 2026

Domain data sourced from WHOIS, Tranco rankings, and URLert's classification engine.