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Sciencedirect.com Reputation Check

August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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First checked May 20, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Likely Safe Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 29.5-year domain history and public traffic rank. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for sciencedirect.com Domain Maturity: 10751 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 2 warning signals Safety Level Positive Signals: 3 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 215 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 2 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country GB Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for sciencedirect.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored sciencedirect.com

On-page mentions:
Books, Drugstore, Artificial Intelligence, COVID-19
Tech signals:
Advertising Network
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • popular site
  • a long-term domain history (29.5 years)
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
  • strong independent trust
Context signals:
  • content related to AI-related content
  • mixed review sentiment across available feedback
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.8 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Based on analysis of 12 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.2
This domain was registered March 12, 1997 at 5:00 AM through the company SafeNames Ltd. and ownership information is not publicly available.

About sciencedirect.com

We reviewed sciencedirect.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, popular site, and a long-term domain history. 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 Sciencedirect.com. 2026-08-18 13:00:24

FAQ

Is sciencedirect.com safe?

Based on current analysis, sciencedirect.com leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 29.5-year domain history and public traffic rank; mixed review signals should still be checked.

What supports the trust score for sciencedirect.com?

Key factors include registrar information (SafeNames Ltd.), hosting in GB, presence in public traffic rankings, and content related to AI-related content. 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.

Sciencedirect Digital Footprints

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

Books
Drugstore
Registration Form

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

Artificial Intelligence

This site references AI-related technologies, features, or product positioning in its content.

COVID-19
Cookie Consent

sciencedirect.com implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.

Advertising Network
Webpack Module Bundler
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 (2.4) based on 5 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

Long Term Domain

sciencedirect.com 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.

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 12, 1997 at 5:00 AM Updated: October 14, 2025 at 7:31 AM · Expires: March 13, 2031 at 4:00 AM
Domain Age 29.5 years
Registrar SafeNames Ltd. IANA ID: 447
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete · Transfer · Update Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 203.22.241.10
Hosting Provider Cloudflare London, LLC London, England, GB · Hosting Provider · Anycast
Network AS209242 - Cloudflare London, LLC Hosting
SSL Certificate WE1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from June 28, 2026 at 12:26 PM · to September 26, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Name Servers elmo.ns.cloudflare.com
sofia.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Website title ScienceDirect.com | Science, health and medical journals, full text articles and books.
Website description ScienceDirect is the world's leading source for scientific, technical, and medical research. Explore journals, books and articles.
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (19)
assets.adobedtm.com support.google.com geolocation.onetrust.com sdfestaticassets-us-east-1.sciencedirectassets.com www.sciencedirect.com id.elsevier.com service.elsevier.com data.pendo.io sciencedirect.com www.onetrust.com cdn.cookielaw.org c.amazon-adsystem.com www.mendeley.com www.relx.com www.elsevier.com and 4 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Books Drugstore Registration Form Artificial Intelligence COVID-19 Cookie Consent Webpack Module Bundler 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.
GlobalSign SSL certificate authority. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.).
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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