VirusTotal API v3
Security intelligence API for URLs, domains, IPs and files.
- reviewed
- Apr 24, 2026
How this source is shaped
A powerful enrichment source for security context. It should be used carefully because detections and reputation signals need interpretation.
- Source type
- Security Intel
- Access model
- Freemium
- Pricing model
- Free Community Access And Commercial Plans
- API available
- Yes
- Requires account
- Yes
- Risk level
- High
- Sensitivity
- Sensitive
Review dimensions
Each dimension is graded on a 0–10 scale. The overall score is a weighted aggregate.
Weighted aggregate across the eight review dimensions.
Where this source fits
What analysts use it for, and — just as important — where it does not belong.
- reputation_check
- malware_context
- domain_security_context
- ioc_enrichment
- security_analysts
- incident_response
- brand_protection_teams
- private_file_upload_without_consent
- single_source_accusations
Editorial take
Our qualitative read on the source — tone, framing and trust posture.
High-value for cyber reports, but the UX must explain uncertainty and avoid sensational output.
Ethics and compliance
Access, licensing and sensitive-data considerations for this source.
Do not upload private files or sensitive URLs without explicit authorization. Avoid treating detections as definitive proof.
Commercial API terms and data-sharing implications must be reviewed before production use.