Rare, Lesser-Known Dorking Resources (100% Free)
Unlock deep web intel with these powerful and overlooked dorking tools. Ideal for OSINT, bug bounty, and cybersecurity reconnaissance.
1. GHDB Clone on GitHub
Link: Github.com/readloud/Google-Hacking-Database
A community-maintained mirror of the Google Hacking Database (GHDB) — but with more categorized, real-world applicable dorks. Useful for identifying misconfigured servers, login portals, and exposed sensitive files.
2. DorkSearch
Link: dorksearch.com
A simple yet effective search engine that lets you run popular and custom dorks across different search engines. No login needed. Especially great for educational recon or quick checks.
3. GitDorks (OSINT tool)
Link: github.com/obheda12/GitDorker
Automates the process of scanning GitHub repositories for sensitive data using custom and predefined dorks. Perfect for catching exposed API keys, tokens, or credentials in public code.
4. OWASP Dork List Archive
Link: owasp.org/www-community/Google_Hacking
A well-structured dork archive from OWASP. While it’s older, many entries remain powerful and effective — particularly for auditing internal systems or understanding the logic behind custom dorks.
5. HackSearch
Link: hacksearch.net
A hidden gem for finding pre-crafted hacking dorks and payloads. Includes categorized dorks for WordPress, Apache, Nginx, and more.
Pro Tip:
Combine these with advanced operators like:
site:gov filetype:pdf intext:"confidential" or
intitle:"index of" "backup" for even more targeted results.
Happy learning!
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