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Smashwords.com Reputation Check

July 13, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Smashwords → Safety Check

First checked September 21, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Trusted but Verify The reputation picture is mixed, but no major malware/phishing detections and popular site support an established legitimacy profile while public reviews vary across sources.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for smashwords.com Domain Maturity: 7657 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 4 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 15,423 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 2 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for smashwords.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored smashwords.com

On-page mentions:
Books, Sports, Furniture
Tech signals:
React Platform, Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • a low user rating from 37 reviews
Context signals:
  • content related to sports
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
1.9 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 37 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked July 13, 2026 at 12:24 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.0
This domain was registered 20 years ago through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC and ownership information is not publicly available.

About smashwords.com

We reviewed smashwords.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 no major malware/phishing detections, popular site, and strong community presence across verified profiles: X. 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 Smashwords.com. 2026-07-13 03:24:04

FAQ

Is smashwords.com safe?

Current analysis does not clearly confirm that smashwords.com is safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and popular site and strong community presence across verified profiles: X support this assessment. Independent verification is still recommended before relying on it.

Why does smashwords.com have mixed reputation signals?

Key factors include registrar information (GoDaddy.com, LLC), hosting in US, a domain age of 21 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.

Smashwords Digital Footprints

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

Books
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.

Furniture
React Platform

This website is built using React, a popular JavaScript library for creating interactive user interfaces.

Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for smashwords.com is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.

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 (2.3) based on 10 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.

Established Domain

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

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the X profile @Smashwords (15,726 followers, 64 following, 969 posts, listed 436 times, since 2008, no account badge, location: Los Gatos, CA).

Strong Community Presence

smashwords.com 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 August 5, 2005 at 7:43 PM Updated: August 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM · Expires: August 5, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Domain Age 21 years
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC IANA ID: 146
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete · Renew · Transfer Prohibited +1 more · DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 23.253.20.116
Hosting Provider Rackspace Hosting Chicago, Illinois, US
Network AS19994 - Rackspace Hosting Hosting
SSL Certificate Sectigo Public Server Authentication CA DV R36 TLS 1.2 · Valid for: 7 months · from April 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to October 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers ns-1258.awsdns-29.org
ns-1958.awsdns-52.co.uk
ns-672.awsdns-20.net
ns-73.awsdns-09.com

Content Analysis

Website title Category - All
Website description or on our FAQ?
Primary Language
Profile
@Smashwords · 15,726 followers · 17.9 years
Mentioned hosts (8)
twitter.com www.smashwords.com dwtr67e3ikfml.cloudfront.net blog.smashwords.com facebook.com bsky.app smashwords.com www.tiktok.com

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Books Sports Registration Form Furniture React Platform 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. Tinfoil
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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