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Godaddy.com Reputation Check

October 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
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Godaddy → Safety Check

First checked May 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Trusted but Verify Key details in this review: low BBB review score and low SmartCustomer score. Review the evidence before relying on the site.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for godaddy.com Domain Maturity: 10083 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 9 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 149 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 14 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for godaddy.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored godaddy.com

Tech signals:
No Access
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • good BBB rating and BBB accreditation
  • verified business services
  • business infrastructure
  • popular site
  • a long-term domain history (27.6 years)
  • a long-term SSL certificate (13 months)
  • strong independent trust
  • favorable customer feedback from 145280 reviews
Review sentiment:
Favorable
4.4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Based on analysis of 145,280 reviews from SmartCustomer, BBB, and other public sources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.7
This domain was registered March 2, 1999 at 5:00 AM through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC and ownership information is not publicly available.

About godaddy.com

We reviewed godaddy.com and found mixed public signals. Current checks lean more legitimate than deceptive, but independent reputation evidence is still uneven. The current trust score is 79/100. Key signals include low BBB review score, low SmartCustomer score, and verified business-service footprint. 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 godaddy.com safe?

Current analysis does not clearly confirm that godaddy.com is safe. Important context includes low BBB review score and low SmartCustomer score. Independent verification is still recommended before relying on it.

What supports the trust score for godaddy.com?

Key factors include registrar information (GoDaddy.com, LLC), hosting in US, a domain age of 27.6 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.

Godaddy Digital Footprints

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

No Access

Automated analysis was unable to retrieve website content from godaddy.com. This restriction may result from server downtime, anti-bot protection mechanisms, geographic access controls, or deliberate content obfuscation. Such access limitations warrant additional scrutiny, particularly for newly registered or unfamiliar domains.

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

godaddy.com 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 (1.9) based on 518 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

Long Term Domain

This site is registered for an extended period, which is generally a positive continuity signal.

Established Domain

godaddy.com has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Good BBB Rating

This site has a high BBB (Better Business Bureau) rating of A+, indicating strong business practices and customer trust. This is a positive indicator of legitimacy.

BBB Accredited

This site is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, demonstrating commitment to ethical business practices and customer satisfaction.

Low BBB Reviews

godaddy.com has negative customer reviews on the Better Business Bureau (1.1 stars from 730 reviews), indicating customer dissatisfaction and potential service issues.

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 2, 1999 at 5:00 AM Updated: October 26, 2023 at 8:31 PM · Expires: November 1, 2032 at 11:59 AM
Domain Age 27.6 years
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC IANA ID: 146
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Delete Prohibited · Client Renew Prohibited · Client Transfer Prohibited +4 more · DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 160.153.0.1
Hostname n1nlhg796c1796.shr.prod.ams1.secureserver.net
Hosting Provider AS209242 Cloudflare London, LLC Tempe, Arizona, US
SSL Certificate Go Daddy Secure Certificate Authority - G2 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 13 months · from October 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM · to November 2, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Name Servers a1-245.akam.net
a11-64.akam.net
a20-65.akam.net
a6-66.akam.net

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures
Low SmartCustomer Score Low BBB Reviews
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. Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Atlassian Software development tools (Jira, Confluence). Atlassian SENDING Atlassian email sending verification. Canva Online graphic design platform. Cursor SSO AI code editor single sign-on. DocuSign Electronic signature and agreement platform. Dropbox Cloud file storage and sharing service. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Mail.ru Russian email and internet services provider. Mgverify Mailgun email verification. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.). OpenAI AI research company (ChatGPT, GPT). Workplace Communication tool by Meta.

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