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Reddit.com Reputation Check

October 7, 2026 at 3:10 AM
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Reddit → Safety Check

First checked May 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks + analyst review.
Low Security Risk Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 21.5-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for reddit.com Domain Maturity: 7830 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 3 negative tags, 2 warning signals Safety Level Positive Signals: 7 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 107 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 20 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for reddit.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored reddit.com

On-page mentions:
Sports, Games
Tech signals:
Web Application, Google Sign-in, Tailwind CSS, Corporate Registration
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 (21.5 years)
  • an active SSL certificate (6 months)
  • strong independent trust
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
  • low third-party customer review scores
  • a low user rating from 1383 reviews
Context signals:
Review sentiment:
Negative
1.4 / 5 ★☆☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 1,383 reviews from SmartCustomer, BBB, and other public sources.
Last checked October 7, 2026 at 3:10 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.6
Reddit is a social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website. Registered members submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down by other members. Posts are organized by subject into user-created boards called 'subreddits', which cover a variety of topics including news, science, movies, video games, music, books, fitness, food, and many more.
This domain was registered April 29, 2005 at 5:59 PM through the company MarkMonitor, Inc. and ownership information is not publicly available.

About reddit.com

We reviewed reddit.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, good BBB rating and BBB accreditation, and verified business services. 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 reddit.com safe?

Based on current analysis, reddit.com leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 21.5-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure; mixed review signals should still be checked.

What supports the trust score for reddit.com?

Key factors include registrar information (MarkMonitor, Inc.), hosting in US, presence in public traffic rankings, and content related to online gaming; sports. 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.

Reddit Digital Footprints

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

Sports
Games
Registration Form

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

Web Application

This site is configured as an installable web application (PWA-style behavior) with app-like interaction patterns.

Google Sign-in
Tailwind CSS
AI-generated Text

reddit.com 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 (1.8) based on 542 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

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 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.

Good BBB Rating

reddit.com 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

This site has negative customer reviews on the Better Business Bureau (1.0 stars from 4 reviews), indicating customer dissatisfaction and potential service issues.

Corporate Registration

The domain reddit.com is registered through a corporate-focused registrar, MarkMonitor, Inc., commonly used by established organizations for managed domain protection and portfolio control.

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 April 29, 2005 at 5:59 PM Updated: March 28, 2026 at 10:06 AM · Expires: April 29, 2028 at 5:59 PM
Domain Age 21.5 years
Organization Reddit Inc.
Registrar MarkMonitor, Inc. IANA ID: 292
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Delete Prohibited ( · Client Delete Prohibited · Client Transfer Prohibited ( +9 more · DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 151.101.129.140
Hosting Provider AS54113 Fastly, Inc. San Francisco, California, US
SSL Certificate DigiCert Global G2 TLS RSA SHA256 2020 CA1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 6 months · from August 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to February 16, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers ns-1029.awsdns-00.org
ns-1887.awsdns-43.co.uk
ns-378.awsdns-47.com
ns-557.awsdns-05.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 Reddit - The heart of the internet
Original description Reddit is where millions of people gather for conversations about the things they care about, in over 100,000 subreddit communities.
Primary Language
Profile
Jayscord · 4,933 members · 1,146 online
Detected themes
social media news aggregation discussion web content rating
Mentioned hosts (3)
www.reddit.com support.reddithelp.com reddit.com

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Sports Games Registration Form Web Application Google Sign-in Tailwind CSS 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.
00dbf000005ocrl 00dbf000005octn 00do0000000i6pa 00dv90000052ykt Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Atlassian Software development tools (Jira, Confluence). Box Cloud content management and file sharing. Cursor SSO AI code editor single sign-on. DocuSign Electronic signature and agreement platform. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Jamf Apple device management solution. Jetbrains JetBrains tools verification. Liveramp Data connectivity platform. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.). OneTrust Privacy and security compliance platform. Postman Postman API platform verification. Protonmail Secure encrypted email service. Stripe Online payment processing platform. Twilio Cloud communications platform (SMS, voice). Yahoo Internet services and email provider.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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