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Bankrate.com Reputation Check

October 28, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Bankrate → Safety Check

First checked April 22, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
This company has verified ownership of the profile and can respond to reviews.
Low Security Risk Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 31.7-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for bankrate.com Domain Maturity: 11566 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 8 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 5,200 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 12 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for bankrate.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored bankrate.com

On-page mentions:
Popular Bank, Realestate, Cash Back
Tech signals:
React Platform, Facebook Integration, Alpine.js Framework, Next.js Framework, Tailwind CSS, Extended Data
Positive signals:
  • a verified profile linked to this domainYouTubeBankrate6,850 subscribers · 19.4 years
  • business infrastructure
  • popular site
  • verified business services
  • a long-term domain history (31.7 years)
  • a long-term SSL certificate (13 months)
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • the domain owner has claimed this profile
  • extended data
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
Review sentiment:
Mixed
3.2 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Based on analysis of 1,357 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
95 /100
Trust Score
31.7 years
Domain Age
US
Location
0
No external provider warnings
Last checked October 28, 2026 at 6:15 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.8
This domain was registered March 6, 1995 at 5:00 AM through the company GoDaddy Corporate Domains, LLC WHOIS registrant details are private. Separately, the business has verified control of its Gridinsoft profile.
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About bankrate.com

We reviewed bankrate.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 a verified YouTube channel linked to this domain, business infrastructure, and popular site. We also saw reputation caution signals from third-party review sources, so commercial claims should still be checked independently. Verify key details and recent independent feedback before relying on this site for important actions.

FAQ

Is bankrate.com safe?

Based on current analysis, bankrate.com leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 31.7-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure; mixed review signals should still be checked.

What supports the trust score for bankrate.com?

Key factors include registrar information (GoDaddy Corporate Domains, LLC), hosting in US, a domain age of 31.7 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.

Bankrate Digital Footprints

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

Popular Bank
Deals
Registration Form

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

Realestate
Cookie Consent

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

Cash Back
React Platform

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

Google Tag Manager

This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Facebook Integration
Alpine.js Framework
Next.js Framework
Tailwind CSS
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.

Extended Data

bankrate.com includes extended structured page data about entities, offerings, or site metadata.

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.

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

bankrate.com has a low SmartCustomer score (2.6) based on 13 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the YouTube channel Bankrate (@bankrate) (6,850 subscribers, 699 videos, 11,662,822 total views, since 2007, country: US).

Established Domain

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

Claimed Company Profile

The company behind bankrate.com has claimed its profile in the Gridinsoft portal and provided verified ownership details.

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.

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 March 6, 1995 at 5:00 AM Updated: May 3, 2026 at 11:04 PM · Expires: June 2, 2027 at 3:59 AM
Domain Age 31.7 years
Registrar GoDaddy Corporate Domains, LLC IANA ID: 3786
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited · Server Delete Prohibited · Server Transfer Prohibited +1 more · DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 151.101.193.132
Hosting Provider AS54113 Fastly, Inc. US
Network AS54113 - Fastly, Inc.
SSL Certificate GlobalSign Atlas R3 DV TLS CA 2026 Q1 TLSv1.2 · Valid for: 13 months · from January 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM · to March 1, 2027 at 10:00 PM
Name Servers ns-1473.awsdns-56.org
ns-1671.awsdns-16.co.uk
ns-483.awsdns-60.com
ns-778.awsdns-33.net

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 Bankrate — Compare Mortgage Rates & Financial Products
Original description Compare today's mortgage rates, savings accounts, credit cards, and more. Bankrate helps you find the best rates from hundreds of banks and credit unions — free, unbiased, and updated daily.
Primary Language
Profile
Bankrate · 6,850 subscribers · 19.4 years
Mentioned hosts (27)
ip.bankrate.com snap.licdn.com geolocation.onetrust.com www.facebook.com q.quora.com cdn.taboola.com www.google.com bat.bing.com www.youtube.com www.bankrate.com www.linkedin.com www.tiktok.com www.google-analytics.com a.quora.com www.instagram.com and 12 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Popular Bank Deals Registration Form Realestate Cookie Consent Cash Back React Platform Alpine.js Framework Next.js Framework Tailwind CSS 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.
Activeprospect Adobe IDP Adobe Identity Management. Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Atlassian Software development tools (Jira, Confluence). Canva Online graphic design platform. Cisco Control Hub Cisco device management platform. Docker Containerization platform verification. GlobalSign SSL certificate authority. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Loaderio Loader.io load testing verification. Prodpad Zapier Automation platform verification.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis
cold-uranus-idaho-juliet

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