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Smashwords.com Reputation Review

October 11, 2026 at 3:53 AM
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Table of Contents
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: 7736 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 2 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 16,427 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:
Cloudflare Browser Insights
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • popular site
  • a long-term domain history (21.2 years)
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
  • strong independent trust
Negative signals:
  • a low user rating from 36 reviews
Context signals:
  • content related to sports
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.1 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 36 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked October 11, 2026 at 3:53 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.7
This domain was registered August 5, 2005 at 7:43 PM 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 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.

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 a long-term domain history support this assessment. Independent verification is still recommended before relying on it.

Why does smashwords.com look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (GoDaddy.com, LLC), hosting in US, presence in public traffic rankings, and content related to 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.

Smashwords Digital Footprints

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

Books
Sports
Registration Form

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

Furniture
Cloudflare Browser Insights

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

Popular Site

smashwords.com shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.

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 August 5, 2005 at 7:43 PM Updated: August 6, 2026 at 3:46 PM · Expires: August 5, 2027 at 7:43 PM
Domain Age 21.2 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 AS19994 Rackspace Hosting Chicago, Illinois, US
SSL Certificate WE1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from September 10, 2026 at 9:07 PM · to December 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Name Servers sandy.ns.cloudflare.com
zod.ns.cloudflare.com

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 Category - All
Original description or on our FAQ?
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (9)
static.cloudflareinsights.com smashwords.com dwtr67e3ikfml.cloudfront.net www.tiktok.com www.smashwords.com bsky.app facebook.com twitter.com blog.smashwords.com

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Books Sports Registration Form Furniture
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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