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Mashable.com Reputation Check

June 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Mashable → Safety Check

First checked October 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Likely Safe Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 20.9-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for mashable.com Domain Maturity: 7624 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 3 negative tags, 2 warning signals Safety Level Positive Signals: 8 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 1,931 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 15 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for mashable.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored mashable.com

On-page mentions:
Cybersecurity, Movies, Sports, Streaming Platform, Phones, Electronics, Toys, Science
Tech signals:
Cloudflare Browser Insights, Facebook Integration, Alpine.js Framework, BBB Business Review Seal, Corporate Registration, Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
  • low third-party customer review scores
  • a low user rating from 220 reviews
Context signals:
  • content related to cybersecurity tools for malware and phishing defense; streaming media
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
1.7 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 220 reviews from SmartCustomer, BBB, and other public sources.
Last checked June 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.7
This domain was registered 20 years ago through the company CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. and ownership information is not publicly available.

About mashable.com

We reviewed mashable.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.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Mashable.com. 2026-06-03 19:34:19

FAQ

Is mashable.com safe?

Based on current analysis, mashable.com leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 20.9-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure; mixed review signals should still be checked.

What supports the trust score for mashable.com?

Key factors include registrar information (CSC Corporate Domains, Inc.), hosting in US, presence in public traffic rankings, and content related to cybersecurity tools for malware and phishing defense; 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.

Mashable Digital Footprints

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

Cybersecurity
Deals
Movies
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.

Streaming Platform
Famous people
Phones
Electronics
Toys
Cookie Consent

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

Science
Google Tag Manager

The mashable.com website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Cloudflare Browser Insights

This website is proxied through Cloudflare's CDN/network and has Cloudflare Browser Insights enabled.

Facebook Integration
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.

Alpine.js Framework
BBB Business Review Seal
Multilanguage

The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.

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 (2.0) based on 95 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

Low BBB Reviews

mashable.com has negative customer reviews on the Better Business Bureau (1.4 stars from 10 reviews), indicating customer dissatisfaction and potential service issues.

Long Term Domain

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

Established Domain

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

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that mashable.com controls the X profile @mashable (8,168,669 followers, 2,529 following, 582,931 posts, listed 104,176 times, since 2007, blue badge).

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the YouTube channel Mashable (@mashable) (1,180,000 subscribers, 8,102 videos, 476,300,337 total views, since 2006, country: US).

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 mashable.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.

Strong Community Presence

This site 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 July 19, 2005 at 2:50 PM Updated: August 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM · Expires: July 19, 2029 at 2:50 PM
Domain Age 20.9 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 .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 104.18.42.17
Hosting Provider Cloudflare, Inc. San Francisco, California, US · Hosting Provider · Anycast
Network AS13335 - Cloudflare, Inc. Hosting
SSL Certificate WE1 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from May 11, 2026 at 7:35 AM · to August 9, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Name Servers melinda.ns.cloudflare.com
stan.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Website title Mashable
Website description Mashable is a global, multi-platform media and entertainment company.
Available languages
Profile
@mashable · 8,168,669 followers · 19.2 years
Mashable · 1,180,000 subscribers · 19.9 years
Mentioned hosts (134)
secure.adnxs.com hbopenbid.pubmatic.com sea.mashable.com eus.rubiconproject.com mashable.com trace.us.rtbwise.com dpm.demdex.net pub.doubleverify.com connect.facebook.net www.lightboxcdn.com www.ziffdavis.com grid-bidder.criteo.com pips.taboola.com api.rlcdn.com px.ads.linkedin.com and 119 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Cybersecurity Deals Movies Sports Registration Form Streaming Platform Famous people Phones Electronics Toys Cookie Consent Science Alpine.js Framework 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. Amazon SES Email sending service by Amazon Web Services. Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Atlassian Software development tools (Jira, Confluence). Canva Online graphic design platform. DocuSign Electronic signature and agreement platform. Facebook Social media platform by Meta. Figma Collaborative interface design tool. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Include KnowBe4 Security awareness training platform. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.). OneTrust Privacy and security compliance platform. Tollbit AI content licensing platform. Zoom Video conferencing and online meetings platform.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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