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Dw.com Reputation Review

June 4, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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Dw → Safety Check

First checked May 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Likely Safe Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 31.5-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for dw.com Domain Maturity: 11503 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 6 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 1,290 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 7 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country DE Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for dw.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored dw.com

On-page mentions:
Sports, News Media, Science
Tech signals:
Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
  • a low user rating from 52 reviews
Context signals:
  • content related to sports
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
1.8 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 52 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked June 4, 2026 at 9:14 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.7
This domain was registered 31 years ago through the company RegistryGate GmbH and ownership information is not publicly available.

About dw.com

We reviewed dw.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, business infrastructure, and popular site. 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 Dw.com. 2026-06-05 00:14:47

FAQ

Is dw.com safe?

Based on current analysis, dw.com leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 31.5-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure; mixed review signals should still be checked.

Why does dw.com look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (RegistryGate GmbH), hosting in DE, a domain age of 31.5 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.

Dw Digital Footprints

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

Deals
Sports
Registration Form

This website implements data collection forms that may request personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. You should verify its legitimacy and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

News Media
Science
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.

Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for dw.com 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.

Established Domain

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

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that dw.com controls the X profile @dwnews (DW News) (1,032,817 followers, 572 following, 375,702 posts, listed 9,624 times, since 2007, no account badge, location: Germany).

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the YouTube channel DW News (@dwnews) (6,290,000 subscribers, 47,466 videos, 3,205,924,816 total views, since 2007, country: DE).

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

dw.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 December 7, 1994 at 5:00 AM Updated: December 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM · Expires: December 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Domain Age 31.5 years
Registrant DE (Germany)
Registrar RegistryGate GmbH IANA ID: 1328
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 194.55.26.46
Hostname hoelderlin.dwelle.de
Hosting Provider Deutsche Welle Anstalt des Oeffentlichen Rechts Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Network AS200777 - Deutsche Welle Anstalt des Oeffentlichen Rechts Business
SSL Certificate GeoTrust TLS RSA CA G1 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 12 months · from November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM · to November 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers dns3.netcologne.de
dns4.netcologne.de
dns5.netcologne.de
voltaire.dwelle.de

Content Analysis

Website title News and current affairs from Germany and around the world
Website description News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs. Dive deeper with our features from Europe and beyond. Watch our 24/7 TV stream.
Primary Language
Profile
@dwnews · 1,032,817 followers · 19.1 years
DW News · 6,290,000 subscribers · 18.8 years
Mentioned hosts (19)
tiktok.com dw.com hlsvod.dw.com akademie.dw.com videojs.com corporate.dw.com static.dw.com s.go-mpulse.net pipe-collect.ebu.io www.instagram.com consent.dw.com www.youtube.com facebook.com learngerman.dw.com commons.dw.com and 4 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Deals Sports Registration Form News Media Science
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Adobe IDP Adobe Identity Management. Amazon SES Email sending service by Amazon Web Services. Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Jamf Apple device management solution. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.). Miro Online collaborative whiteboard platform. Teamviewer SSO TeamViewer Single Sign-On.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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