Is aliexpress.com worth it?

Unclear. HasTrust rates aliexpress.com Not enough evidence (50/100), checked 2026-09-03: Competitive pricing (often 40-70% lower than retail); Vast product selection; Buyer protection program holds funds in escrow.

Is aliexpress.com legit? → Trusted 75/100

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🔗https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012783709783.html?spm=a2g0o.tm1000068263.d0.d0.1fcd6f3d1gvs7l&pvid=02370fdd-cda7-4a8a-87f6-c7f7f7fbcf27&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22ship_from%22%3A%22CN%22%2C%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000059367198258%22%7D&scm=1007.25281.487460.0&scm-url=1007.25281.487460.0&scm_id=1007.25281.487460.0&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21MYR%21MYR+92.82%21MYR+52.70%21%21%21151.72%2186.14%21%40210159a517883962750287844e0c9c%2112000059367198258%21gdf%21MY%21%21X%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29910%3Bd%3Af78f9cb6%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895%3BpisId%3A5000000215179273&mainPicRatio=1&aecmd=true

What we measured

✓Domain registered 20+ years ago

✓On the public web since 2009 (Internet Archive)

✓Valid HTTPS encryption (certificate by GlobalSign nv-sa)

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Our own checks found no measured risk signal for aliexpress.com: nothing we measured on the site counts against it. The domain was registered 20 years ago, and it has been on the public web since 2009. Its HTTPS certificate is valid. We rate it Mixed on what we measured ourselves; the score breakdown lists every signal. Reviews and claims from other sites are shown separately and do not count.

We found no measured risk evidence for this site, such as a blocklist entry, imitation of a known brand, a domain under a year old or a missing certificate. Claims from web sources that we could not verify are listed below but do not count against it.

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Pros

Competitive pricing (often 40-70% lower than retail)
Vast product selection
Buyer protection program holds funds in escrow

What web sources say (not checked by us)

+Established platform business model

+Escrow-based payment security

?Individual seller legitimacy (requires user verification)

High risk of quality variance among independent sellers
Potential for long shipping times and custom/import issues
Complex dispute process compared to retail stores
Risk of counterfeit or misrepresented goods from dishonest sellers
Sellers asking for payment or communication outside the platform
Store age under 3-6 months, especially for electronics
Excessive discounts on branded items or unrealistic price points
Recent reviews lacking photo evidence or showing suspicious timing patterns
Dispute rate above 3-5% for the seller

Facts

Domain registered 2006-04 · 20 years old

Connection Valid HTTPS certificate

Certificate valid until 2026-12-03 (91 days) · GlobalSign nv-sa

From web sources

Business Model: Marketplace connecting independent sellers to consumers (uses escrow payment system)

Buyer Protection: Covers non-delivery and items not as described if disputes are opened within the designated protection window

Payment Safety: Uses PCI DSS-compliant processing; funds are held in escrow until order confirmation or protection expiry

Based on 8 sources

AliExpress Supplier Trust Checker: 7 Red Flags | AliShopping Tools How to Choose a Seller on AliExpress: Reliable Store Checklist AliExpress Seller Check: Trust Score 2026 | AliShopping Tools Is AliExpress Safe? Buyer Guide 2026 | AliShopping Tools Is AliExpress a scam? How to spot the red flags and shop safely | F‑Secure Complete Guide to Buying Electronics on AliExpress (2026) | SecretAli Is AliExpress Legit? 4 Scams To Watch for on AliExpress (2026) - Shopify Malaysia Can You Trust AliExpress Reviews? • AffordableThing

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🛡️ Site safety check

✓Domain registered 20+ years ago

✓Valid HTTPS encryption (certificate by GlobalSign nv-sa)

✓On the public web since 2009 (Internet Archive)

✓Among the ~1M most-visited sites on the web (Majestic Million #499)

–Hosted by ALIBABA-CN-NET - Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd., CN — servers registered in US.

–Domain registered via Alibaba Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd..

–DNS managed by alibabadns.com.

What you should do

Treat this site as unverified — we found too little evidence either way.
Pay only with buyer protection (credit card or PayPal) and start with a small order.
Check back later — we re-check sites over time and this page will update.

🔍 What we checked ourselves

Each row is a check HasTrust ran, and the day it ran.

Check	What we found	How	When
HTTPS certificate	Valid — GlobalSign nv-sa, expires 2026-12-03	TLS handshake from our servers	before 2026-09-03
Domain registration	2006-04 (20 years old)	RDAP registry record	before 2026-09-03
First seen on the web	2009	Internet Archive	before 2026-09-03
Popularity rank	#499 on Majestic Million	Majestic Million list	before 2026-09-03
Hosting	ALIBABA-CN-NET - Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd., CN, US	IP and AS lookup	before 2026-09-03
Registrar	Alibaba Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd.	RDAP registry record	before 2026-09-03
DNS	alibabadns.com	Nameserver records	before 2026-09-03
Blocklist	Not listed	HasTrust blocklist	2026-09-30
Trust score history	2 recorded points since 2026-09-03, 60 → 50	HasTrust score model	2026-09-29

Trust score history2 changes · 26d

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Frequently asked

Is aliexpress.com legit?⌄

Not enough evidence. HasTrust trust score: 50/100. Our own checks found no measured risk signal for aliexpress.com: nothing we measured on the site counts against it. The domain was registered 20 years ago, and it has been on the public web since 2009. Its HTTPS certificate is valid. We rate it Mixed on what we measured ourselves; the score breakdown lists every signal. Reviews and claims from other sites are shown separately and do not count.

Is aliexpress.com a scam?⌄

Our check surfaced no major scam signals — still verify payment and seller details before you pay.

What is the aliexpress.com trust score?⌄

HasTrust rates aliexpress.com 50/100 (Not enough evidence). Unsure

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