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Aol.com Reputation Review

August 30, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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Table of Contents
Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Aol → Safety Check

First checked February 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Likely Safe Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 31.2-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for aol.com Domain Maturity: 11396 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 7 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 498 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 4 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for aol.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored aol.com

On-page mentions:
Movies, Sports, News Media, Streaming Platform, Search Engine
Tech signals:
React Platform, Android App, Apple App, Next.js Framework, Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • verified business services
  • business infrastructure
  • popular site
  • a verified profile linked to this domainTwitterTwitter@AOL · 141,441 followers · 17 years
  • a long-term domain history (31.2 years)
  • a long-term SSL certificate (7 months)
  • strong independent trust
  • mobile application
  • multi-language support
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
  • a low user rating from 515 reviews
Context signals:
  • content related to search engine services
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
1.5 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 515 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked August 30, 2026 at 2:01 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.3
This domain was registered June 22, 1995 at 4:00 AM through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC and ownership information is not publicly available.

About aol.com

We reviewed aol.com and found a strong trust profile with some mixed public feedback. Current checks lean more legitimate than deceptive, and the current trust score is 95/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections, verified business services, and business infrastructure. Public review signals are mixed across third-party sources, but the broader legitimacy and infrastructure signals remain strong. If you rely on this site for important services, review recent user feedback and current service terms before proceeding.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Aol.com. 2026-08-30 05:01:41

FAQ

Is aol.com safe?

Based on current analysis, aol.com leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 31.2-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure; mixed review signals should still be checked.

Why does aol.com look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (GoDaddy.com, LLC), hosting in US, a domain age of 31.2 years, and presence in public traffic rankings. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review, but reputation-related warning signals were still present. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. The overall assessment remains mixed because third-party reputation sources do not point to a fully consistent trust profile.

Aol Digital Footprints

A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.

Deals
Movies
Sports
Registration Form

Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on aol.com. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.

News Media
Streaming Platform
Cookie Consent

This site implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.

Search Engine
React Platform

The aol.com website is built using React, a popular JavaScript library for creating interactive user interfaces.

Android App

This website offers a mobile application for Android devices, indicating expanded platform presence beyond web-based services.

Apple App

This website has an iOS mobile application available, indicating cross-platform accessibility for Apple device users.

Google Tag Manager

The aol.com website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Webpack Module Bundler
Next.js Framework
Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for this site is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.

Multilanguage

The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.

Popular Site

aol.com shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.

Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it references social media accounts. This signal alone does not confirm ownership or authenticity of those profiles.

Established Domain

This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that aol.com controls the X profile @AOL (This site) (141,441 followers, 2,845 following, 270,822 posts, listed 1,836 times, since 2009, no account badge, location: New York, NY).

Verified Business Services

This domain publishes TXT verification records for multiple third-party business platforms. This indicates that the domain has been connected to those services at the DNS level.

Business Infrastructure

This domain is configured for several service layers, such as email delivery, platform verification, or security tooling. This reflects a broader operational setup than a minimal single-purpose deployment.

Strong Community Presence

aol.com has ownership-verified social or community presence with substantial audience reach.

Color Guide
  • Requires special attention Marks high-risk findings that should be reviewed first.
  • Exercise caution Highlights areas involving user data, payments, or permissions.
  • Positive indicators Shows trust signals that support the site's reliability.
  • Neutral General context that does not increase or reduce risk on its own.

Domain Information

Created June 22, 1995 at 4:00 AM Updated: May 25, 2026 at 7:20 AM · Expires: November 23, 2027 at 12:02 PM
Domain Age 31.2 years
Registrant US (United States)
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC IANA ID: 146
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete · Renew · Transfer Prohibited +1 more · DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 100.62.250.139
Hostname ec2-100-62-250-139.compute-1.amazonaws.com
Hosting Provider AS14618 Amazon.com, Inc. Ashburn, Virginia, US
SSL Certificate Amazon RSA 2048 M04 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 7 months · from August 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to March 10, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers ns-1271.awsdns-30.org
ns-1805.awsdns-33.co.uk
ns-220.awsdns-27.com
ns-867.awsdns-44.net

Content Analysis

Website title News, Politics, Sports, Mail & Latest Headlines - AOL.com
Website description Discover the latest breaking news in the U.S. and around the world — politics, weather, entertainment, lifestyle, finance, sports and much more.
Available languages
Profile
@AOL · 141,441 followers · 17 years
Mentioned hosts (98)
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Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Deals Movies Sports Registration Form News Media Streaming Platform Cookie Consent Search Engine React Platform Webpack Module Bundler Next.js Framework
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Facebook Social media platform by Meta. GlobalSign SSL certificate authority. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. KnowBe4 Security awareness training platform.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

Are You the Owner?

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