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Earthlink.net Reputation Check

May 11, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Earthlink → Safety Check

First checked November 7, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Likely Safe Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 32-year domain history, public traffic rank, and verified X/YouTube profiles. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for earthlink.net Domain Maturity: 11698 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 2 warning signals Safety Level Positive Signals: 5 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 2,319 Popularity Trust Zone: .net Trust Zone Operational Signals: 2 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for earthlink.net. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored earthlink.net

On-page mentions:
Movies, Games, Service Provider
Tech signals:
Meta Verified, Corporate Registration
Positive signals:
Context signals:
  • mixed review sentiment across available feedback
  • standard payment methods
  • content related to online gaming; streaming media
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
Review sentiment:
Mixed
3.3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Based on analysis of 497 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked May 11, 2026 at 10:44 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.5
This domain was registered 32 years ago through the company CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. and ownership information is not publicly available.

About earthlink.net

We reviewed earthlink.net 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, popular site, and verified profiles linked to this domain: X, YouTube. 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 Earthlink.net. 2026-05-12 01:44:43

FAQ

Is earthlink.net safe?

Based on current analysis, earthlink.net leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 32-year domain history, public traffic rank, and verified X/YouTube profiles; mixed review signals should still be checked.

What supports the trust score for earthlink.net?

Key factors include registrar information (CSC Corporate Domains, Inc.), hosting in US, presence in public traffic rankings, and content related to online gaming; streaming media. 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.

Earthlink Digital Footprints

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

Reliable Payment Method

Payment processing utilizes established and secure payment systems including major credit cards, PayPal, or other recognized financial service providers. These payment methods typically offer fraud protection and dispute resolution mechanisms to safeguard consumers.

Deals
Movies
Games
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.

Service Provider
Google Tag Manager

The earthlink.net website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Meta Verified

This website is linked to a verified entity on Meta's platforms, helping to reduce the risk of impersonation or fraud.

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.

AI-generated Text

earthlink.net contains text patterns consistent with machine-generated or AI-assisted content production.

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

This site has a low SmartCustomer score (1.4) based on 13 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

Established Domain

earthlink.net has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the X profile @EarthLink (5,944 followers, 229 following, 10,105 posts, listed 187 times, since 2010, blue badge, location: Atlanta, GA).

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the YouTube channel EarthLink (@earthlinkorbit) (633 subscribers, 44 videos, 1,945,686 total views, since 2020, country: US).

Corporate Registration

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

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 6, 1994 at 4:00 AM Updated: June 1, 2025 at 5:08 AM · Expires: June 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Domain Age 32 years
Registrant US (United States)
Registrar CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. IANA ID: 299
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .net Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 403
IP Address 104.18.208.148
Hosting Provider AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. San Francisco, California, US
SSL Certificate WR1 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from May 11, 2026 at 8:46 PM · to August 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Name Servers carl.ns.cloudflare.com
rihana.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Website title EarthLink | High-Speed Internet Plans & Reliable Coverage
Website description Get faster internet and dependable service from America's best-rated, award-winning Internet Service Provider, EarthLink. Connecting you to what matters most!
Primary Language
Profile
@EarthLink · 5,944 followers · 15.6 years
EarthLink · @earthlinkorbit · 633 subscribers · 6.1 years
Mentioned hosts (53)
pixel.byspotify.com www.broadbandsearch.net www.facebook.com www.testmyspeed.com dcinfos-cache.abtasty.com www.consumeraffairs.com www.linkedin.com solutions.invocacdn.com c.clarity.ms px.mountain.com www.google.com pixels.spotify.com amplify.review-alerts.com use.fontawesome.com r4.app.yellow.ai and 38 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Reliable Payment Method Deals Movies Games Registration Form Service Provider 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.
Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Yahoo Internet services and email provider.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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