Web of Trust

Overview

Web of Trust is a free public API in the Anti-Malware category. IP/domain/URL reputation.

This API belongs to the Anti-Malware category, a popular area of the free-API ecosystem for builders.

You can use this API in prototypes, side projects, and production applications — just keep the provider’s usage policy in mind.

Authentication

Web of Trust uses API key authentication. You will need to obtain a key before making requests:

1. Open the official documentation at the link below.
2. Look for the sign-up / API-key section and create an account.
3. Copy your key and send it with every request (the docs show the exact header or query parameter to use).

Keep the key server-side and never commit it to public repositories.

HTTPS & CORS

• HTTPS: not supported — Web of Trust is served over plain HTTP only. Avoid sending sensitive data, and prefer HTTPS endpoints where possible.
• CORS: unknown — if you plan to call Web of Trust from the browser, verify CORS support in the official docs or with a quick test request.

Getting Started

1. Read the official documentation: https://support.mywot.com/hc/en-us/sections/360004477734-API-
2. Obtain an API key (see Authentication above).
3. Make a test request with curl or your favourite HTTP client, sending the key as documented.

Rate Limits & Notes

• Rate limits, quotas, and free-tier terms are defined by the provider — always check the official documentation for Web of Trust before scaling up.
• The upstream listing is community-maintained; fields like auth, HTTPS and CORS reflect the state at listing time and may change.

FAQ

Where do I get an API key for Web of Trust?

API keys are issued by the provider. Head to the official documentation (https://support.mywot.com/hc/en-us/sections/360004477734-API-) and follow the sign-up / key section.