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Snopes.com Reputation Review

March 17, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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First checked February 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Likely Safe Current checks lean positive for this site, supported by no major malware/phishing detections and long visible domain history (29.4 years).
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for snopes.com Domain Maturity: 10742 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 4 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 3,932 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 3 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for snopes.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored snopes.com

On-page mentions:
Movies, Sports, Games, COVID-19, Phones
Tech signals:
Web Application, Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Context signals:
  • mixed review sentiment across available feedback
  • content related to online gaming; streaming media
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.6 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Based on analysis of 109 reviews from SmartCustomer, BBB, and other public sources.
92 /100
Trust Score
29.4 years
Domain Age
US
Location
Last checked March 17, 2026 at 7:06 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.1
This domain was registered 29 years ago through the company eNom, LLC and ownership information is not publicly available.
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About snopes.com

We reviewed snopes.com and found mostly positive signals. Current checks lean toward a legitimate, lower-risk profile, although a few caution points still keep it short of a fully verified standing. The current trust score is 92/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections, strong independent trust, and a domain age of 29.4 years. Public feedback is mixed, so service quality, refunds, and order handling should still be checked. Verify key details before sharing personal information or relying on the site for important actions.

Snopes.com
Figure 2. Website screenshot for Snopes.com. 2026-03-17 21:06:52

FAQ

Is snopes.com safe?

Based on current analysis, snopes.com appears to be generally safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and strong independent trust and a domain age of 29.4 years support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.

Why does snopes.com look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (eNom, LLC), hosting in US, presence in public traffic rankings, and content related to online gaming; streaming media. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. Taken together, these factors support a mostly positive trust assessment.

Snopes Digital Footprints

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

Movies
Sports
Games
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.

COVID-19
Phones
Web Application

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

Google Tag Manager

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

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.

Popular Site

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

Good BBB Rating

snopes.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.

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 @snopes (this site) (261,351 followers, 75 following, 99,586 posts, listed 4,458 times, since 2008, no account badge).

Strong Community Presence

snopes.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 January 9, 1997 at 5:00 AM Updated: March 14, 2026 at 1:06 AM · Expires: January 8, 2028 at 5:00 AM
Domain Age 29.4 years
Registrant US (United States)
Registrar eNom, LLC IANA ID: 48
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 104.18.3.193
Hosting Provider AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. San Francisco, California, US
SSL Certificate E8 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from March 11, 2026 at 3:40 PM · to June 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Name Servers abdullah.ns.cloudflare.com
surina.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Website title Snopes.com | The definitive fact-checking site and reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.
Website description The definitive Internet reference source for researching urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.
Primary Language
Profile
@snopes · 261,351 followers · 18 years
Mentioned hosts (30)
lh3.googleusercontent.com media.snopes.com infosec.exchange www.facebook.com fundingchoicesmessages.google.com applets.ebxcdn.com www.snopes.com sb.scorecardresearch.com securepubads.g.doubleclick.net www.newsguardtech.com www.threads.net cm.g.doubleclick.net snopes.com ship.bigcrunch.com fonts.gstatic.com and 15 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Movies Sports Games Registration Form COVID-19 Phones Web Application
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Atlassian Software development tools (Jira, Confluence). Facebook Social media platform by Meta. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis
salami-moon-avocado-rugby

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