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Startpage.com Reputation Review

October 17, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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First checked April 14, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
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Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for startpage.com Domain Maturity: 10598 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tags Safety Level Positive Signals: 6 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 10,907 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 startpage.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored startpage.com

On-page mentions:
Search Engine
Tech signals:
Web Application
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • popular site
  • verified business services
  • a long-term domain history (29 years)
  • multi-language support
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
Context signals:
  • content related to search engine services
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.2 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 140 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
71 /100
Trust Score
29 years
Domain Age
US
Location
0
No external provider warnings
Last checked October 17, 2026 at 9:57 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.7
Startpage is a private search engine that allows users to search and browse the internet without being tracked or targeted. It is known as the world's most private search engine and helps protect personal data.
This domain was registered October 11, 1997 at 4:00 AM through the company eNom, LLC and ownership information is not publicly available.
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About startpage.com

We reviewed startpage.com and found a mix of positive and cautionary signals. The site does not currently look like a confirmed scam, but the evidence is not strong enough to treat it as fully established either. The current trust score is 71/100. Key signals include search-engine service, verified business-service footprint, and public traffic visibility. We also saw reputation caution signals from third-party review sources, so commercial claims should still be checked independently. Verify key details and recent independent feedback before relying on this site for important actions.

FAQ

Is startpage.com safe?

Current analysis does not clearly confirm that startpage.com is safe. Important context includes search-engine service and verified business-service footprint. Independent verification is still recommended before relying on it.

Why does startpage.com look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (eNom, LLC), hosting in US, a domain age of 29 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.

Startpage Digital Footprints

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

Search Engine
Multilanguage

The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.

Web Application

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

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 SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for this site 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.

Long Term Domain

startpage.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.

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.

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 October 11, 1997 at 4:00 AM Updated: April 5, 2023 at 10:48 PM · Expires: October 10, 2028 at 4:00 AM
Domain Age 29 years
Organization Startpage
Registrar eNom, LLC IANA ID: 48
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: SIGNEDDELEGATION
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 303
IP Address 67.63.51.233
Hosting Provider Amazon.com, Inc. Reston, Virginia, US
Network AS14618 - Amazon.com, Inc. Hosting
SSL Certificate Amazon RSA 2048 M04 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 7 months · from October 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to April 29, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers dns1.p01.nsone.net
dns2.p01.nsone.net
dns3.p01.nsone.net
dns4.p01.nsone.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 Startpage Blocked
Original description Startpage's blocked page
Primary Language
Detected themes
privacy-focused search engine anonymous web search private search
Mentioned hosts (2)
startpage.com www.startpage.com

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Search Engine Web Application Social Media Links
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
DocuSign Electronic signature and agreement platform. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis
whiskey-arkansas-comet-alanine

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