# DDoS-Guard: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 7 judge labels across 1 categories by 7 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/ddos-guard/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDoS protection | 0% | 51 | 100% | 7 |

## And against it

- "Why to avoid: If you host your legitimate business behind DDoS-Guard, your traffic may be routed through IP addresses that are pre-blocked or blacklisted" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, DDoS)
- "DDoS-Guard.net - Mixed Reputation - Trustpilot reviews raise concerns about: Being used by "dodgy websites" to remain anonymous" (Kimi K2, DDoS)
- "## Specific Services to Avoid

DDoS-Guard: DDoS-Guard is suspected of hosting multiple Internet scammers" (Claude Haiku 4.5, DDoS)
- "Be cautious with DDoS-GUARD (ddos-guard.net), as it stands out in reviews for major red flags" (Grok 4.1 Fast, DDoS)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.