Threat Investigation

pdfdrive.to

Caution High Traffic Tranco #92,574

pdfdrive.to operates primarily as a knowledge base, focusing on pdf ebook library. PDF Drive is a specialized search engine and digital library that provides access to millions of PDF files, including eBooks, academic papers, and technical manuals. The platform allows users to preview documents in an online reader and download them for offline use without mandatory registration. It is operated by PDF Drive.

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Network Infrastructure

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Community Intelligence

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Security Considerations

While pdfdrive.to is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

File Hosting

pdfdrive.to 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.

Document Hosting

pdfdrive.to 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.

User-Generated Content

pdfdrive.to 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.

Developer API

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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=pdfdrive.to
{
  "domain": "pdfdrive.to",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "knowledge_base",
    "specialization": "PDF eBook Library"
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Free search engine and repository for millions of PDF books and documents",
    "summary": "PDF Drive is a specialized search engine and digital library that provides access to millions of PDF files, including eBooks, academic papers, and technical manuals. The platform allows users to preview documents in an online reader and download them for offline use without mandatory registration.",
    "operator": "PDF Drive",
    "parent_entity": null,
    "topics": [
      "ebooks",
      "pdf search",
      "academic papers",
      "digital library",
      "free downloads"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": true,
    "is_file_host": true,
    "is_url_shortener": false,
    "is_public_idp": false,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": false,
    "is_form_builder": false,
    "is_document_host": true
  },
  "facts": {
    "registered_date": "2025-05-12T15:55:13Z",
    "rank": 92574,
    "hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET - Cloudflare, Inc."
  }
}

Hosting

CLOUDFLARENET - Cloudflare, Inc.

Registered

May 12, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 9, 2026

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