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Autotrader.com Reputation Check

October 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Autotrader → Safety Check

First checked December 19, 2024 at 3:54 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Low Security Risk Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 31.4-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for autotrader.com Domain Maturity: 11469 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tags Safety Level Positive Signals: 5 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 5,848 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 5 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for autotrader.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored autotrader.com

Tech signals:
Corporate Registration
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • verified business services
  • business infrastructure
  • popular site
  • a long-term domain history (31.4 years)
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
  • strong independent trust
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
Context signals:
  • mixed review sentiment across available feedback
Review sentiment:
Mixed
3.7 / 5 ★★★★☆
Based on analysis of 1,727 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.7
This domain was registered May 15, 1995 at 4:00 AM through the company CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. and ownership information is not publicly available.

About autotrader.com

We reviewed autotrader.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.

FAQ

Is autotrader.com safe?

Based on current analysis, autotrader.com leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 31.4-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure; mixed review signals should still be checked.

What supports the trust score for autotrader.com?

Key factors include registrar information (CSC Corporate Domains, Inc.), hosting in US, 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.

Autotrader Digital Footprints

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

Bootstrap Framework

This site uses Bootstrap, a widely-adopted open-source framework for responsive web development. Bootstrap enables efficient creation of mobile-friendly interfaces through standardized components and styling.

jQuery Library
Popular Site

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

Low SmartCustomer Score

autotrader.com has a low SmartCustomer score (2.6) based on 127 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

Established Domain

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

Corporate Registration

This domain is registered through a corporate-focused registrar, CSC Corporate Domains, Inc., commonly used by established organizations for managed domain protection and portfolio control.

Verified Business Services

The domain autotrader.com 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.

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 May 15, 1995 at 4:00 AM Updated: May 12, 2026 at 5:12 AM · Expires: May 16, 2027 at 4:00 AM
Domain Age 31.4 years
Registrar CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. IANA ID: 299
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited · Server Delete Prohibited · Server Transfer Prohibited +1 more · DNSSEC: SIGNEDDELEGATION
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 403
IP Address 23.33.29.203
Hostname a23-33-29-203.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com
Hosting Provider AS20940 Akamai International B.V. Chicago, Illinois, US
SSL Certificate YE1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from September 23, 2026 at 3:44 PM · to December 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Name Servers edns3.ultradns.com
edns3.ultradns.net
ns52.ultradns2.com
ns52.ultradns2.org

Content from the analyzed website

Quoted for security analysis. These statements belong to the source website and are not endorsed by Gridinsoft.

Original page title Autotrader - page unavailable
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (8)
ajax.googleapis.com fonts.gstatic.com autotrader.com www.google.com maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com fonts.googleapis.com www.gstatic.com www.autotrader.com

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures
Bootstrap Framework jQuery Library Low SmartCustomer Score
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Amazon SES Email sending service by Amazon Web Services. Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.). Salesforce Account Engagement B2B marketing automation (Pardot).

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