GACS vs WOT (Web of Trust)
Consumer browser-extension trust ratings since 2007. Honest, factual comparison — last updated September 2026.
WOT (Web of Trust) founded 2007
Pricing: Free extension · Paid Premium tier
GACS: Free, no ads
| Feature | GACS | WOT (Web of Trust) |
|---|---|---|
| Free to use | Yes — always | Free tier + Premium |
| Browser extension | Yes | Yes (their core product) |
| Website trust score | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto wallet check | Yes (multi-chain) | No |
| Phone number check | Yes | No |
| Social profile scanner | Yes | No |
| Works without installing anything | Yes (web app) | Limited |
| Crowd-sourced trust ratings | Limited | Yes (their specialty) |
| Public per-scam intel pages indexed | Yes | Limited |
| Anonymous reporting (no account) | Yes | Account required |
| Tracking / data collection | None | Has been criticised historically |
| Free public API | Yes | Paid only |
Where WOT (Web of Trust) shines
- Largest consumer install base for a trust-rating browser extension, built over 15+ years.
- Strong crowd-sourced rating signal on long-tail consumer websites.
Where GACS shines
- Covers crypto wallets, phone numbers, and social profiles — surfaces WOT doesn't touch.
- No account or extension install required — anyone can scan from the web app.
- Privacy-first: no behavioural tracking. (WOT was criticised for selling browsing data in 2016 and has since reformed, but the history matters to many users.)
The honest verdict
WOT is a solid pick if you want a browser-extension trust score backed by 15+ years of crowd ratings. GACS is the better fit if you also need wallet, phone, and social-profile checks, prefer not to install anything, or care about a no-tracking history.
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Authoritative sources
Independent primary sources used to check and corroborate the guidance on this page.
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Official US channel for reporting internet-enabled fraud and cybercrime.
- US Federal Trade Commission — ReportFraud
Consumer fraud reporting and published enforcement data.
- UK Action Fraud
UK national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Canada's central repository for fraud reports and scam alerts.
