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Wattpad.com Reputation Check

May 25, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Wattpad → Safety Check

First checked March 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Likely Safe Strong trust evidence leads the assessment: 19.9-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure. Mixed review signals still deserve a quick check.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for wattpad.com Domain Maturity: 7271 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 7 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 706 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 13 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country GB Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for wattpad.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored wattpad.com

On-page mentions:
Science
Tech signals:
Google Sign-in, Meta Verified, Facebook Integration, Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
  • a low user rating from 235 reviews
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
1.9 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 235 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked May 25, 2026 at 1:42 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.5
This domain was registered 19 years ago through the company Amazon Registrar, Inc. and ownership information is not publicly available.

About wattpad.com

We reviewed wattpad.com and found a strong trust profile with some mixed public feedback. Current checks lean more legitimate than deceptive, and the current trust score is 95/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections, verified business services, and business infrastructure. 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 Wattpad.com. 2026-05-25 16:42:51

FAQ

Is wattpad.com safe?

Based on current analysis, wattpad.com leans generally safe with a 95/100 trust score. Key trust factors include 19.9-year domain history, public traffic rank, and business infrastructure; mixed review signals should still be checked.

What supports the trust score for wattpad.com?

Key factors include registrar information (Amazon Registrar, Inc.), hosting in US, a domain age of 19.9 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.

Wattpad Digital Footprints

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

Science
Google Sign-in
Google Tag Manager

This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Meta Verified

This website is linked to a verified entity on Meta's platforms, helping to reduce the risk of impersonation or fraud.

Facebook Integration
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.

AI-generated Text

This site contains text patterns consistent with machine-generated or AI-assisted content production.

Popular Site

wattpad.com 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 (2.0) based on 20 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

Established Domain

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

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that wattpad.com controls the YouTube channel Wattpad (@wattpad) (163,000 subscribers, 646 videos, 49,021,508 total views, since 2007, country: CA).

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.

Business Infrastructure

This domain is configured for several service layers, such as email delivery, platform verification, or security tooling. This reflects a broader operational setup than a minimal single-purpose deployment.

Strong Community Presence

wattpad.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 July 17, 2006 at 12:57 AM Updated: June 12, 2025 at 1:02 AM · Expires: July 17, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Domain Age 19.9 years
Registrant GB (United Kingdom)
Registrar Amazon Registrar, Inc. IANA ID: 468
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete · Transfer · Update Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 99.84.234.79
Hostname server-99-84-234-79.jfk50.r.cloudfront.net
Hosting Provider AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc. New York City, New York, US
SSL Certificate Amazon RSA 2048 M02 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 13 months · from August 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM · to September 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers ns-1424.awsdns-50.org
ns-1984.awsdns-56.co.uk
ns-200.awsdns-25.com
ns-913.awsdns-50.net

Content Analysis

Website title Wattpad - Where stories live
Website description Wattpad connects a global community of millions of readers and writers through the power of story
Primary Language
Profile
@wattpad · 1,020,717 followers · 17.3 years
Wattpad · 163,000 subscribers · 19.1 years
Mentioned hosts (36)
www.youtube.com www.googleadservices.com instagram.com ad.doubleclick.net ab.dns-finder.com www.tiktok.com brands.wattpad.com policies.wattpad.com ca.pinterest.com www.facebook.com sb.scorecardresearch.com ad-delivery.net static.wattpad.com googleads.g.doubleclick.net connect.facebook.net and 21 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures
Science Google Sign-in 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.
Airtable Cloud collaboration service. Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Atlassian Software development tools (Jira, Confluence). Atlassian SENDING Atlassian email sending verification. Docker Containerization platform verification. DocuSign Electronic signature and agreement platform. Figma Collaborative interface design tool. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. HackerOne Bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure platform. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.). Miro Online collaborative whiteboard platform. OneTrust Privacy and security compliance platform. Slack Team communication and collaboration platform.

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