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Superuser.com Reputation Review

July 15, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Q&A Website
Checked by Website Reputation Checker
Table of Contents
Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Superuser → Safety Check

First checked March 8, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Content analysis not available
Method: automated checks + analyst review.
Trusted but Verify Current checks lean positive for this site, supported by no major malware/phishing detections and long visible domain history (30.9 years), though a basic verification step is still sensible.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for superuser.com Domain Maturity: 11271 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 0 negative tags, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 3 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 7,161 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 1 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for superuser.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored superuser.com

Tech signals:
Corporate Registration
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • strong independent trust
  • a long-term domain history (30.9 years)
  • popular site
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
Context signals:
  • mixed review sentiment across available feedback
Review sentiment:
Mixed
3.8 / 5 ★★★★☆
Based on analysis of 6 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked July 15, 2026 at 10:16 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.0
Super User is a question and answer site for computer enthusiasts and power users.
This domain was registered November 1, 1995 at 5:00 AM through the company CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. and ownership information is not publicly available.

About superuser.com

We reviewed superuser.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 79/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections, strong independent trust, and a domain age of 30.9 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.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Superuser.com. 2026-07-15 13:16:07

FAQ

Is superuser.com safe?

Based on current analysis, superuser.com appears to be generally safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and strong independent trust and a domain age of 30.9 years support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.

Why does superuser.com look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (CSC Corporate Domains, Inc.), hosting in US, and presence in public traffic rankings. 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, although routine verification is still reasonable.

Superuser Digital Footprints

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

DDoS Protection

The website implements Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) protection services to defend against malicious traffic attacks and ensure service availability. DDoS protection indicates this site prioritizes operational security and service reliability.

Index Disabled

The site this site is configured with a noindex, nofollow rule, so search engines ignore it and its links. While this can be intentional, it also prevents the site from appearing in search results.

Popular Site

superuser.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.

High Trust Score
Corporate Registration

This domain is registered through a corporate-focused registrar, CSC Corporate Domains, Inc., commonly used by established organizations for managed domain protection and portfolio control.

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 November 1, 1995 at 5:00 AM Updated: January 29, 2026 at 6:10 AM · Expires: February 2, 2027 at 11:59 AM
Domain Age 30.9 years
Organization Stack Exchange
Registrar CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. IANA ID: 299
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 198.252.206.1
Hosting Provider Cloudflare, Inc. New York City, New York, US · Hosting Provider · Anycast
Network AS13335 - Cloudflare, Inc. Hosting
SSL Certificate YE1 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from June 5, 2026 at 4:16 PM · to September 3, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Name Servers damian.ns.cloudflare.com
sureena.ns.cloudflare.com

Security Analysis

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.

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