Is shein.com safe?

Very Likely Safe

No major red flags found. This looks like a legitimate, established website.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

Trust score

Why: Main reasons: domain registered 29+ years ago; no impersonation patterns detected; not listed on URLhaus malware blocklist. Minor issues: large response served uncompressed.

Identity & Age100/100

Impersonation Risk100/100

Red Flags100/100

Transparency70/100

Security100/100

Email100/100

Positive highlights

Domain registered 29+ years agoLong-established domains are far less likely to be disposable scams.
HTTPS is enforcedAll redirects stayed on HTTPS. Traffic is encrypted end-to-end.
Valid SSL / TLS certificate activeIssued by C=US, O=Let's Encrypt, CN=YE1, valid for 15 remaining days.
Site responded with 200Final URL: https://ca.shein.com/?cdn_rsite=ak&ref=www&rep=dir&ret=ca. Response time 960ms.
No impersonation patterns detectedDomain doesn't look like a typosquat, doesn't embed a well-known brand, and uses ASCII characters.
Not listed on URLhaus malware blocklist
Not present in PhishStats phishing feed
HSTS is setTells browsers to only use HTTPS for this domain.
DMARC published (quarantine)
No scam-correlated language found on the home pageNo crypto-only / gift-card / wire-only payment demands, and no obvious urgency tactics.

Negative highlights

Large response served uncompressedEnable gzip or brotli at the edge to cut transfer size dramatically.

Note: Registered via Alibaba Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd..

Note: 3 technologies detected. Svelte, Google Analytics, Cloudflare

Note: Policy pages could not be checked. The site showed our scanner a bot-check or short page, so privacy, terms and contact pages were not verified. This is common for large sites and is not counted against them.

Key facts about shein.com

Website: shein.com
Popularity: Not checked
Domain created: Jan 16, 1998 (28.8 years old)
Domain expires: Jan 15, 2033
Registrar: Alibaba Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Owner details: Public in WHOIS
IP address: 52.39.90.56
Hosting / CDN: Cloudflare
SSL certificate: Let's Encrypt · valid until Nov 29, 2026
Email security: SPF ✓ · DMARC ✓ (quarantine)
Threat blocklists: Not listed (clean)
Technology: Svelte, Google Analytics, Cloudflare

Summary

93/100 — trusted. Long-established domain (28.8 years old), clean threat reputation, no impersonation patterns.

No malware/phishing on feedsGood reputationHTTPS enabled

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Domain Information

Registration timeline, age calculation, registrar details, and ICANN status.

Verified

Registrar Name: Alibaba Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Creation Date: January 16, 1998 (28.8 years ago)
Last Updated: June 3, 2026
Registry Expiry Date: January 15, 2033
WHOIS Privacy Protection: Publicly Visible
Domain Status Codes: active

ICANN Status Badges

active

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Domain registered 29+ years ago

Long-established domains are far less likely to be disposable scams.

+15

Registered via Alibaba Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Owner information disclosed

The domain publishes registrant contact info — a small positive transparency signal.

HTTP Headers & Security

Full HTTP response headers, HSTS, Content Security Policy (CSP), and security baselines.

Good

Security Header Baseline

Strict-Transport-SecurityMissing

Content-Security-PolicyMissing

X-Frame-OptionsMissing

X-Content-Type-Options Present

Referrer-PolicyMissing

Permissions-PolicyMissing

Recommended Missing Headers

missing: X-Frame-Optionsmissing: Permissions Policy

All Response Headers (31)

cache-control: no-cache, max-age=0, no-store, must-revalidate
cf-cache-status: DYNAMIC
cf-ray: a59db0355e59abe5-YYZ
cmc-volume-rule: 0
connection: close
content-security-policy: frame-ancestors *.shein.com https://www.shein.com.hk https://www.shein.com.vn https://www.shein.com.mx https://www.shein.co.uk https://www.shein.tw https://www.shein.se https://co.shein.com https://www.shein.com.co
content-type: text/html; charset=utf-8
date: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:13:04 GMT
header-cmdb-app-name: SheinPC
header-cmdb-name: SheinPC_uswest6_prod_azure
referrer-policy: no-referrer-when-downgrade
server: cloudflare
server-timing: g;dur=183
set-cookie: language=ca; expires=Fri, 20 Nov 2026 12:13:04 GMT; max-age=604800; path=/; domain=shein.com
strict-transport-security: max-age=7776000000; includeSubDomains
transfer-encoding: chunked
vary: accept-encoding
via-shein-gateway: c-shein-pc
x-ad-flag-update: 8FkZa3NuCnoO+IBsqSDbVWPD2PP50XMf37SB1ymdgtbtjTBrwINMUj9QAPXBTqi1Z9m3aGmbBKDl19FMxbV7y+55HcmFRosSIRKGPivl8+LqhNSOT7goHRSBc8hQvaioiQrAI0RJ5sm4uEg1OBb9Ig==
x-anti: RjgzOURDRjJfNDA4NF80MEM0X0ZBMDlffDE3OTQ1NzE5ODQzMTJ8QTYyQTkwQkE2QzE3
x-api-gateway-version: 2.0.0.260819-1-rust
x-content-security-policy: frame-ancestors *.shein.com https://www.shein.com.hk https://www.shein.com.vn https://www.shein.com.mx https://www.shein.co.uk https://www.shein.tw https://www.shein.se https://co.shein.com https://www.shein.com.co
x-content-type-options: nosniff
x-dns-prefetch-control: on
x-download-options: noopen
x-gw-traceid: 2e0a4778d53f4a1c
x-site-config-source: apollo
x-terminal-config: 1_home-navigation_407_892,0_kd-test02_5_890,1_edge-ai_12_2290,1_list-web_20_420,1_cart-web_1_1262,1_trade-web_35_66,1_ClientInfa_9_1594,1_customer_9_2420,1_rsr_47_194,1_kd-test01_761_2705,1_test0702_0_2002,1_zebra-migration_9_59,1_image_92_1169,1_test-wisdom-02_128_163,1_detail_10_903,1_test-wisdom-01_17_1556,1_sec-sdks-demotion_28_59,0_kol-c-homePage_0_611,1_cart_103_604,1_remote-resources_435_1566,1_perf_452_589,1_store-sales-channel_99_1929,1_wish_3_2085,1_market_500_844,1_sales-channel_0_1368,1_checkout_132_2280,1_service_151_2683,1_USER-GROWTH_12_1866,1_ClientInfra_402_2057,1_metrics_17239_711,1_security_694_2930,1_guoguo-test_207_2301,1_H5WebContainer_1113_2432,1_common_10630_809,1_trade_93_2798,1_user_138_2352,1_search-recommend_249_2707,1_detail-list_246_1847,1_cccx-pop_25222_1628
x-tracer-name: /config_index
x-webkit-csp: frame-ancestors *.shein.com https://www.shein.com.hk https://www.shein.com.vn https://www.shein.com.mx https://www.shein.co.uk https://www.shein.tw https://www.shein.se https://co.shein.com https://www.shein.com.co
x-xss-protection: 1; mode=block

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HSTS is set

Tells browsers to only use HTTPS for this domain.

Content Security Policy is set

Restricts which scripts and resources the page can load.

Missing X-Frame-Options

Prevents clickjacking by disallowing framing.

-3

X-Content-Type-Options is set

Blocks MIME-sniffing browser attacks.

Referrer Policy is set

Controls what referrer information is sent with requests.

Missing Permissions Policy

Restricts access to powerful browser features (camera, mic, etc.).

-2

DNS Records

Encrypted DoH resolution: A, AAAA, MX mail servers, authoritative NS, and TXT verification.

Resolved

IPv4 Addresses (A): 52.39.90.56, 52.39.206.44
IPv6 Addresses (AAAA): None
Mail Servers (MX): mx-shein-com.icoremail.net (Priority: 5), mx.sheincorp.cn (Priority: 10)
Authoritative Nameservers (NS): ns-1253.awsdns-28.org, ns-1991.awsdns-56.co.uk, ns-398.awsdns-49.com, ns-893.awsdns-47.net
TXT Records Found: 19 TXT verification records

A Records (IPv4)

52.39.90.5652.39.206.44

TXT Verification Records

11y5zhvp5l0jdp10lqlc8l90lg1rk1j2

13.07.2022

84b339a2488dacf5abbdab1b9d4e2df849df011fd41afca20a3b75af7d42e40b

MS=323D6263499D2DA8EE653ACC96AB15F991E6CFD7

MS=ms43134680

MS=ms73569735

_2zehtdruk1pleauz30w3ixp6pnbb9kb

apple-domain-verification=P3xcqyr8uaKxNDxZ

cloudflare_dashboard_sso=5f5be7f603f1b7dbad109cb788a5fbd0

cursor-domain-verification-jzxjhk=TFsChZ1PBVvUzfC9MHY4cbCu4

figma-domain-verification=b5b1f3bf1048965bbac743bd313bd78894e2b49aa985b1934aa3dbd9e171f206-1780476658

figma-domain-verification=d7c56274a4493f104bcc2549053862a4880565b3737829b150399d55d55c632b-1780388102

google-site-verification=5TESw2i7NQNwfgi-NuDtjH_IogEZD-T6QeEy4OIOgc8

google-site-verification=KdpQinzEpQ7G4WKOoRt6QZOoghgZaJ3Ip6c91mfzwEI

google-site-verification=SHfTKYZL19Qp2V15tRMVwKxDFZU1X7S2ZPAJbwNpEiY

google-site-verification=WJ-fVXvfq7EE_DLnVdgpQKNdzrlQH0YOw0r9rXqj78I

google-site-verification=vvaJFFtH6UXXtk_x2QsyPs-jBsKXRe2yLCoFKuGgsOg

knowbe4-site-verification=ce9e35a890d24779c787e06232ef670a

v=spf1 include:safe-spf01.shein.com include:trustpilotservice.com include:spf-cm.icoremail.net ~all

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2 address record(s) resolved

4 authoritative nameservers

WHOIS & Identity Lookup

Domain ownership status, registry lifecycle, nameservers, and privacy redaction.

Found

Registrable Domain: shein.com
Registrar Organization: Alibaba Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
WHOIS Privacy Status: Public Registration Data
Registry Status Codes: active
Delegated Authoritative Nameservers: ns-1253.awsdns-28.org, ns-1991.awsdns-56.co.uk, ns-398.awsdns-49.com, ns-893.awsdns-47.net
Registration Lifecycle: Registered: 1998 → Expires: 2033

Nameservers (NS)

ns-1253.awsdns-28.orgns-1991.awsdns-56.co.ukns-398.awsdns-49.comns-893.awsdns-47.net

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Domain registered 29+ years ago

Long-established domains are far less likely to be disposable scams.

+15

Registered via Alibaba Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Owner information disclosed

The domain publishes registrant contact info — a small positive transparency signal.

Email Security & Deliverability

SPF record validation, DMARC policy enforcement, DKIM selectors, and MX reputation.

Protected

SPF Record: v=spf1 include:safe-spf01.shein.com include:trustpilotservice.com include:spf-cm.icoremail.net ~all
DMARC Policy Mode: Policy: QUARANTINE
DMARC Raw Record: v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:mailauth-reports@shein.com
DKIM Selectors Detected: mail

Email Protection Summary: This domain has strong email authentication configured to prevent spammers from sending emails impersonating this brand.

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SPF record published

DMARC published (quarantine)

DKIM configured (mail)

Threat Intelligence & Blocklists

Multi-source malware feeds (URLhaus), phishing checks (PhishStats, Safe Browsing), and typosquats.

Clean

URLhaus Malware

Clean / Not Listed

PhishStats Feed

Clean / Not Listed

Google Safe Browsing

Not checked

Root Domain Label: shein
Top-Level Domain (TLD): .com (Standard TLD)
Punycode Obfuscation: No (Standard ASCII)
Homoglyph / Lookalike Script: No mixed scripts
Brand Match Analysis: No recognized brand impersonation
Typosquatting Risk: Clean

No impersonation patterns detected

Domain doesn't look like a typosquat, doesn't embed a well-known brand, and uses ASCII characters.

Technology Stack & Metadata

Detected CMS, JavaScript frameworks, analytics tags, CDN providers, and page metadata.

Detected

Detected Technologies by Category

Svelte

analytics

Google Analytics

cdn

Cloudflare

Page Metadata & Fingerprint

HTML Title: Women's Clothing , Women Fashion Sale | SHEIN Canada
Meta Description: Exclusive discounts and latest trends at SHEIN — Dresses, Plus size, Tops, Bottoms, Shoes, and more. ✓ Free Shipping On Orders CA$39+✓App only. 15% Off With No Min.+✓Easy returns ✓ New Arrivals Dropped Daily✓
Document Language: en
Character Encoding: utf-8
Viewport Setting: width=device-width, initial-scale=1
Generator Software: —

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3 technologies detected

Svelte, Google Analytics, Cloudflare

Mobile viewport configured

Page Performance & Compression

Server response time, content payload size, Brotli/Gzip compression, and caching rules.

960ms

Items to Fix & Optimize

Text compression (Brotli/Gzip)

MUCH NEEDEDEnable on server or CDN

Modern image formats (WebP/AVIF/SVG)

OPTIONALConvert heavy images to WebP/AVIF

Protocol

HTTP/2

Binary framing, multiplexed

Compression

NONE

No compression detected

Optimization Signals (From Detectable Headers & Assets)

Image Formats

Legacy / Unchecked

Transfer

Uncompressed

Transport

HTTP/2

These are server-side signals. Actual Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) require real-user measurement via PageSpeed Insights.

Detected Asset & Image Formats

WebPAVIFSVGJPEGPNG

HTTP Response Time: 960 ms
Payload Body Size: 1098.5 KB
Compression Status: Uncompressed
Cache Directives: no-cache, max-age=0, no-store, must-revalidate

Large response served uncompressed

Enable gzip or brotli at the edge to cut transfer size dramatically.

-3

AI Content Safety & Red Flags

High-pressure language, payment gateway safety, disposable domain analysis, and deceptive tactics.

Safe

AI Content Evaluation

93/100 — trusted. Long-established domain (28.8 years old), clean threat reputation, no impersonation patterns. Main reasons: domain registered 29+ years ago; no impersonation patterns detected; not listed on URLhaus malware blocklist. Minor issues: large response served uncompressed.

Payment Red Flags: None (No suspicious payment requests)
High-Pressure Language: None (No artificial urgency detected)
Disposable Domain Risk: No (Established infrastructure)
Text Scanned Depth: 395,964 characters verified

No scam-correlated language found on the home page

No crypto-only / gift-card / wire-only payment demands, and no obvious urgency tactics.

Server & Hosting Infrastructure

Primary IP address, web server software, CDN edge network, and redirect hop chain.

cloudflare

Primary Web Server: cloudflare
CDN / Cloud Provider: Cloudflare
Primary IP Address: 52.39.90.56
HTTP Status Code: 200 OK
Final Landing Destination: https://ca.shein.com/?cdn_rsite=ak&ref=www&rep=dir&ret=ca
Redirect Hop Count: 2 hops

Redirect Hop Chain

1.https://shein.com/ → https://www.shein.com/
2.https://www.shein.com/ → https://ca.shein.com/?cdn_rsite=ak&ref=www&rep=dir&ret=ca

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Site responded with 200

Final URL: https://ca.shein.com/?cdn_rsite=ak&ref=www&rep=dir&ret=ca. Response time 960ms.

HTTPS is enforced

All redirects stayed on HTTPS. Traffic is encrypted end-to-end.

+10

Served through Cloudflare

Sites behind a major CDN benefit from DDoS protection and edge caching.

SSL / TLS Certificate

Active Certificate Authority, Common Name, validity period, expiration countdown, and SANs.

Secure

Certificate Authority (Issuer): C=US, O=Let's Encrypt, CN=YE1
Subject Common Name (CN): link-ru.shein.com
Validity Period: 15 days remaining (Expires: 2026-11-29T12:06:22Z)
Subject Alternative Names (SANs): 40 domains protected
Certificates Logged (CT): 100 certs recorded

Subject Alternative Names (Sample)

link-ru.shein.comlink-news.shein.comlink-ca.shein.comlink-il.shein.comlink-mx.shein.comlink.shein.comgateway.shein.comlink-es.shein.comlink2.shein.comlink.emaila.shein.comlink-fr.shein.comlink-us.shein.comimage.shein.comimag2.shein.comtracking-us.news.nz.shein.comblog.seller-us.shein.comcae24afc.sni.cloudflaressl.comwebinars.seller-us.shein.comevents.seller-us.shein.comarticles.seller-us.shein.comcase-studies.seller-us.shein.comlink-tw-new.shein.comwww.link-tw-new.shein.comlink-se-new.shein.comwww.link-se-new.shein.comlink-news-new.shein.comwww.link-news-new.shein.comlink-ca-new.shein.comwww.link-ca-new.shein.comlink-il-new.shein.comwww.link-il-new.shein.comlink-nl-new.shein.comwww.link-nl-new.shein.comlink-mx-new.shein.comwww.link-mx-new.shein.comlink-eur-new.shein.comwww.link-eur-new.shein.comlink-it-new.shein.comwww.link-it-new.shein.com48a171e8.sni.cloudflaressl.com+20 more

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Valid SSL / TLS certificate active

Issued by C=US, O=Let's Encrypt, CN=YE1, valid for 15 remaining days.

+10

Content & Transparency Policies

Linked privacy policy, terms of service, about page, social channels, and published contacts.

Warning

Key Legal & Transparency Pages

privacy PageNot linked

terms PageNot linked

contact PageNot linked

about PageNot linked

refund PageNot linked

shipping PageNot linked

cookies PageNot linked

Verified Social Channels

twitter instagram tiktok

Published Phone Numbers: 91.66666667, 83.33333333, 66.66666667, 58.33333333, 41.66666667, 33.33333333

Policy pages could not be checked

The site showed our scanner a bot-check or short page, so privacy, terms and contact pages were not verified. This is common for large sites and is not counted against them.

Robots.txt & Sitemap Discoverability

Search engine crawler directives, indexability, and declared XML sitemaps.

Present

Robots.txt Directives: Present & Configured
Sitemaps Declared: https://www.shein.com/sitemap-index.xml
Disallow Rules Count: 7 rules

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User-agent: *

Disallow: /user/
Allow: /user/auth/login
Allow: /user/auth/login/
Disallow: /cart/
Disallow: /geetest/
Disallow: /atomic/
Disallow: /abt/userinfo
Disallow: /aimtell-worker.js
Disallow: /coupon/getCouponListForOrder

Sitemap: https://www.shein.com/sitemap-index.xml

robots.txt published

Export & Share Intelligence

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Scan Engine Performance

Automated multi-signal inspection pipeline

v5.1.0 Engine

Signals Analyzed

This scan

Sources Checked

Live security feeds

Scan Duration

5.19s

Full live scan

Last Scan

11/13/2026

Live timestamp

Overall Risk

Low Risk

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