RugCheck
RugCheck is a free Solana token risk scanner. It scores a token from on-chain signals such as mint/freeze authority, LP locks, holder concentration and insider networks, and links each score to a full report. Its API is sold through FluxRPC, and token projects can pay for verified badges and creator messages.
Cost: Free for traders, and the website and basic API cost nothing. Paid API plans run $12-$500/month via FluxRPC. Token projects pay 150 USDC for a verified badge (+100 USDC for manual review), 250 USDC for a pinned creator message, 50 USDC for updates and 1 SOL for a .token domain.
Checked 2026-10-16 · sources below- Round trip fee
- — buy + sell, platform fee
- $1,000 buy + sell
- — before network + pool fees
- Fees paid, 30d
- — not tracked by DefiLlama
- US availability
- Unverified UK: unverified · EU: unverified
More on RugCheck: Alternatives
- Custody
- n/a
- KYC
- none
- Platforms
- web
- Launched
- 2023-05
Best for: Solana memecoin traders who want a free, quick risk check (authorities, LP locks, insiders, holder concentration) before buying a token.
RugCheck fees
| Fee | Type | Rate | Applies to | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verified badge | other | $150.00 | Paid by token projects, not traders. Priced at 150 USDC; adds a Verified badge plus website/social links. | |
| Manual verification review add-on | other | $100.00 | Paid by token projects. +100 USDC for edge cases. | |
| Creator message | other | $250.00 | Paid by token projects. A creator-signed message pinned to the token page; 250 USDC. | |
| Update token info / message update | other | $50.00 | Paid by token projects. 50 USDC. | |
| .token domain (ANS) | other | — | Paid by token projects. Priced at 1 SOL (the ANS registry charges in SOL). | |
| API - Basic (Bundle) | other | $12.00 | Per month: 10 RPS, 20 API keys. For developers; the free API is cached and limited to 1 request/second without a key. | |
| API - Basic | other | $40.00 | Per month: 10 RPS ($360/yr yearly). | |
| API - Business | other | $100.00 | Per month: 100 RPS ($900/yr yearly). | |
| API - Pro | other | $500.00 | Per month: 500 RPS ($4,500/yr yearly). |
Platform fees only. On-chain network/priority fees, pool (LP) fees and price impact are extra and vary by trade.
Is RugCheck legit?
Analytics only; RugCheck does not hold user funds. Its TRADE buttons open FluxBeam or the FluxBeam Telegram bot.
Backers: Solana Foundation (grant to FluxBeam, the team that built RugCheck; amount not disclosed), 2023.
We found no reported hacks or fund losses in the sources we checked. That is not a guarantee.
Where RugCheck is available
| Region | Status |
|---|---|
| United States | Unverified |
| United Kingdom | Unverified |
| European Union | Unverified |
No country restrictions are stated in the pages reviewed; RugCheck's own terms page is a client-rendered app page and could not be read, so regional availability is left unconfirmed. (source)
We report what the venue's own terms say. Don't use a VPN to get around restrictions; venues can freeze accounts that do.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free to use, and RugCheck says it applies the same algorithm to every token.
- RugCheck has no token of its own.
- A free public API (1 request/second, no key) with paid plans from $12/month.
- Insider-network detection flags wash trading and fake-holder networks.
Cons
- Solana only.
- Projects can pay for a Verified badge (150 USDC), which proves creator identity, not token quality.
- The free API serves cached reports; fresh reports need a paid plan.
- The TRADE buttons send you to FluxBeam/FluxBot, which are partner venues.
Features
risk scorefull token reportinsider network detectionlp lock / vault dataholder analysisverified badgescreator messagestrending/new tokensrug tickerfree apipaid apiwebsocket streamingbulk reports
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Where RugCheck ranks
- #1 in Best rug checkers and token scannersof 5
- #1 in Best token scannersof 5
- #6 in Best DEX screenersof 6
Explainers related to RugCheck
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- What is freeze authority on a Solana token? (and how it can trap holders)
- What is a honeypot token? (tokens you can buy but cannot sell)
- What does LP burned mean? (burned vs locked liquidity explained)
- What is mint authority on a Solana token? (and why traders check it)
- What is a pump and dump? (how to recognize the pattern in crypto)
- What is a rug pull? (how memecoin rugs work and how to check for them)
RugCheck FAQ
Is RugCheck legit?
RugCheck (rugcheck.xyz) is a Solana token risk scanner that says it was built in the 2021 bear market. Its API docs are hosted by FluxRPC (Alphabatem Labs). It says it has no token of its own and applies the same algorithm to all tokens. No security incidents were found in the sources reviewed.
Is RugCheck free?
Yes. Reports on rugcheck.xyz are free, and the API has a free tier (1 request/second without a key). Paid API plans via FluxRPC cost $12-$500/month and add fresh reports, WebSocket streaming and bulk reports of up to 255 tokens.
What does 'Verified' mean on RugCheck?
Token projects pay 150 USDC, with one signature from the creator wallet, to get a Verified badge and show official links. It proves who the creator is and flags copycats. It is not an audit of the token's safety.
Can I trade on RugCheck?
No, RugCheck does not execute trades. Its TRADE buttons open FluxBeam (fluxbeam.xyz) or the FluxBeam Telegram bot (FluxBot), where that venue's fees apply.
Which chains does RugCheck support?
RugCheck covers Solana tokens and focuses on memecoins.
Sources
Last checked . Fees and terms change often; the venue's own page wins if it disagrees with ours.
- RugCheck website (TRADE / FluxBot buttons) — checked 2026-10-16
- RugCheck llms.txt (product overview) — checked 2026-10-16
- About RugCheck (Est. 2021) — checked 2026-10-16
- RugCheck token management (verified badge 150 USDC, message 250 USDC, update 50 USDC, domain 1 SOL, manual review +100 USDC) — checked 2026-10-16
- RugCheck API docs - Introduction (free vs paid, pricing plans) — checked 2026-10-16
- RugCheck API docs - Getting started (free 1 rps) — checked 2026-10-16
- RugCheck API docs - Token endpoints — checked 2026-10-16
- RugCheck OpenAPI spec — checked 2026-10-16
- Solana Compass - RugCheck (founded May 2023; FluxBeam team; Solana Foundation grant) — checked 2026-10-16