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Is techcrunch.com safe?

Very Likely Safe

No major red flags found. This looks like a legitimate, established website.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

Why: Main reasons: domain registered 21+ years ago; not flagged by Google Safe Browsing; no impersonation patterns detected. Minor issues: large response served uncompressed.

Identity & Age100/100
Impersonation Risk100/100
Red Flags100/100
Transparency100/100
Security100/100
Email100/100

Positive highlights

  • Domain registered 21+ years agoLong-established domains are far less likely to be disposable scams.
  • Not flagged by Google Safe BrowsingNo malware, phishing, or unwanted-software match in Google's live threat database.
  • HTTPS is enforcedAll redirects stayed on HTTPS. Traffic is encrypted end-to-end.
  • Site responded with 200Final URL: https://techcrunch.com/. Response time 29ms.
  • HTTPS works with a valid certificateA secure connection was made on port 443. Certificate log details were unavailable at scan time.
  • No impersonation patterns detectedDomain doesn't look like a typosquat, doesn't embed a well-known brand, and uses ASCII characters.
  • Not listed on URLhaus malware blocklist
  • Fast response (29ms)
  • Not present in PhishStats phishing feed
  • HSTS is setTells browsers to only use HTTPS for this domain.

Negative highlights

  • Large response served uncompressedEnable gzip or brotli at the edge to cut transfer size dramatically.

Note: 600+ URLs indexed. A large sitemap suggests an established, content-rich site.

Note: Registered via MarkMonitor Inc..

Note: 7 technologies detected. WordPress, WooCommerce, Svelte, Tailwind CSS, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare

Key facts about techcrunch.com

Website
techcrunch.com
Popularity
Not checked
Domain created
Jun 10, 2005 (21.4 years old)
Domain expires
Jun 10, 2027
Registrar
MarkMonitor Inc.
Owner details
Public in WHOIS
IP address
104.18.16.5
Hosting / CDN
Cloudflare
SSL certificate
HTTPS works (certificate details unavailable)
Email security
SPF ✓ · DMARC ✓ (reject)
Threat blocklists
Not listed (clean)
Technology
WordPress, WooCommerce, Svelte, Tailwind CSS, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager

Summary

100/100 — trusted. Long-established domain (21.4 years old), clean threat reputation, no impersonation patterns.

No malware/phishing on feedsGood reputationHTTPS enabled

Full technical report

Domain Information

Registration timeline, age calculation, registrar details, and ICANN status.

Verified
Registrar Name
MarkMonitor Inc.
Creation Date
June 10, 2005 (21.4 years ago)
Last Updated
May 9, 2026
Registry Expiry Date
June 10, 2027
WHOIS Privacy Protection
Publicly Visible
Domain Status Codes
client delete prohibited, client transfer prohibited, client update prohibited, server delete prohibited, server transfer prohibited, server update prohibited
ICANN Status Badges
client delete prohibitedclient transfer prohibitedclient update prohibitedserver delete prohibitedserver transfer prohibitedserver update prohibited
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Domain registered 21+ years ago
Long-established domains are far less likely to be disposable scams.
+15
Registered via MarkMonitor Inc.
Owner information disclosed
The domain publishes registrant contact info — a small positive transparency signal.
+2

HTTP Headers & Security

Full HTTP response headers, HSTS, Content Security Policy (CSP), and security baselines.

Good
Security Header Baseline
Strict-Transport-SecurityMissing
Content-Security-PolicyMissing
X-Frame-Options Present
X-Content-Type-Options Present
Referrer-PolicyMissing
Permissions-PolicyMissing
All Response Headers (24)
access-control-allow-methods: *
access-control-allow-origin: https://techcrunch.com
cache-control: max-age=300, must-revalidate
cf-cache-status: DYNAMIC
cf-ray: a59ed76f0debb86e-CMH
connection: close
content-security-policy: default-src 'self' *.techcrunch.com; frame-ancestors 'self'; frame-src 'self' https: data:; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline' *; img-src 'self' * data:; connect-src 'self' https: data:; object-src 'none'; script-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline' 'unsafe-eval' * blob:; worker-src 'self' blob:; media-src 'self' * data: blob:; font-src 'self' * data:; upgrade-insecure-requests; block-all-mixed-content; sandbox allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox;
content-type: text/html; charset=UTF-8
date: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:34:36 GMT
host-header: a9130478a60e5f9135f765b23f26593b
link: <https://techcrunch.com/wp-json/>; rel="https://api.w.org/"
permissions-policy: autoplay=(), camera=(), fullscreen=*, geolocation=*, display-capture=(self), microphone=()
referrer-policy: no-referrer-when-downgrade
server: cloudflare
strict-transport-security: max-age=300;includeSubdomains
transfer-encoding: chunked
vary: Accept-Encoding, Origin
x-cache: HIT
x-content-type-options: nosniff
x-frame-options: SAMEORIGIN
x-hacker: If you're reading this, you should visit https://join.a8c.com/viphacker and apply to join the fun, mention this header.
x-powered-by: WordPress VIP <https://wpvip.com>
x-remembering: Eric Binnion <https://friendsofericbinnion.wordpress.com/>
x-rq: mdw2 181 249 80
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HSTS is set
Tells browsers to only use HTTPS for this domain.
+6
Content Security Policy is set
Restricts which scripts and resources the page can load.
+5
X-Frame-Options is set
Prevents clickjacking by disallowing framing.
+3
X-Content-Type-Options is set
Blocks MIME-sniffing browser attacks.
+2
Referrer Policy is set
Controls what referrer information is sent with requests.
+2
Permissions Policy is set
Restricts access to powerful browser features (camera, mic, etc.).
+2

DNS Records

Encrypted DoH resolution: A, AAAA, MX mail servers, authoritative NS, and TXT verification.

Resolved
IPv4 Addresses (A)
104.18.16.5, 104.18.17.5
IPv6 Addresses (AAAA)
2606:4700::6812:1005, 2606:4700::6812:1105
Mail Servers (MX)
usb-smtp-inbound-1.mimecast.com (Priority: 0), usb-smtp-inbound-2.mimecast.com (Priority: 0)
Authoritative Nameservers (NS)
elly.ns.cloudflare.com, gordon.ns.cloudflare.com
TXT Records Found
29 TXT verification records
A Records (IPv4)
104.18.16.5104.18.17.5
TXT Verification Records
0ed1fe018a18c01fd51bff49e5bd633fade441856b
134052hpsyz5k73sv39m0sgxljsqyls7
MS=ms36891426
MS=ms48927658
_globalsign-domain-verification=esDvs5Msz39F5o97VaHcZxyKR4A6NPHRpuo9du1Tro
airtable-verification=e989fdaedddc09c0e5c782dd036dd08a
anthropic-domain-verification-bqkhj4=U4gt2pxQQDf0aqgfPI3Q8Uvtp
apple-domain-verification=uzwfq0Ev591PKKS6
atlassian-domain-verification=4p4CB0YJGNxskcxmubnX/fKvtqP6u8KRknplzFR3ZsH8zcSfjqtxNyCNIIktcAch
b42c6b9e-33ca-44c0-a919-3152d6b3ddfa
docusign=1ad1e6cd-4dfe-4b34-8689-5797102f132e
dropbox-domain-verification=sh3f8kienale
figma-domain-verification=774a69a105d2f08bc9290464cb7082210e1fe77d9a4aa86a50e29eb75501b33d-1787841662
fireflies-verification=01KRNDX9V0J96ERQ2TKYCJ2M27.ffverify.fireflies.ai-request-verification=2026-05-15T09:01:35Z
google-site-verification=7EQ2NYC4vKDhyKOmdo26ZcjgCZE9WC9YyNlVqyDt8y8
google-site-verification=8tVHhkiXUNoPjI09EcLgjl9V7TwSXxLV0bnIjcEmpFw
google-site-verification=DhlHJ_81bZLsrh5TLvK7ac04EG4QvEAa8hjtsiMpUTQ
google-site-verification=HgtRMjw2Jm4kQso_oGLMcQ7ndEv8wNcGa0Kquhm9KK0
google-site-verification=JJNsJJsmpgH6VoKlFj7qG9V223pIrsduvb7qQ31GNC0
google-site-verification=KsXJcvhk00hppwpZ3oNMk0GzB9M2GFUxA7XjdRVpc1U
google-site-verification=NgMXk6BZ-jqt9XTrgnGt_O7hY4xD-NEAWsfSSD2VuZQ
google-site-verification=VZcuQE1gCO7Zg1W2g_uzOzDXXICzPt74_eE-w0SRpt4
google-site-verification=nTM39ZyyvRHb2-jcX__j5Hp1-y9zCw_gwX_I-QYrnVo
knowbe4-site-verification=bc3830115833f4f956e30f506f1da8c8
openai-domain-verification=dv-NrFR5wvpHqoGtf07m6oIH3J1
slido-domain-verification=87b6e1fe-2406-444f-90df-2cd87a594a34
v=spf1 a mx include:usb._netblocks.mimecast.com include:spf.protection.outlook.com include:aspmx.sailthru.com include:mail.zendesk.com include:242234635.spf02.hubspotemail.net -all
yahoo-verification-key=nBRGLDZQzTUnUA7c6taNupK6RrG3ZGZs0PjHJmWAkqM=
zeplin
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4 address record(s) resolved
+4
IPv6 (AAAA) available
Modern dual-stack setup.
+2
2 authoritative nameservers
+2

WHOIS & Identity Lookup

Domain ownership status, registry lifecycle, nameservers, and privacy redaction.

Found
Registrable Domain
techcrunch.com
Registrar Organization
MarkMonitor Inc.
WHOIS Privacy Status
Public Registration Data
Registry Status Codes
client delete prohibited, client transfer prohibited, client update prohibited, server delete prohibited, server transfer prohibited, server update prohibited
Delegated Authoritative Nameservers
elly.ns.cloudflare.com, gordon.ns.cloudflare.com
Registration Lifecycle
Registered: 2005 → Expires: 2027
Nameservers (NS)
elly.ns.cloudflare.comgordon.ns.cloudflare.com
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Domain registered 21+ years ago
Long-established domains are far less likely to be disposable scams.
+15
Registered via MarkMonitor Inc.
Owner information disclosed
The domain publishes registrant contact info — a small positive transparency signal.
+2

Email Security & Deliverability

SPF record validation, DMARC policy enforcement, DKIM selectors, and MX reputation.

Protected
SPF Record
v=spf1 a mx include:usb._netblocks.mimecast.com include:spf.protection.outlook.com include:aspmx.sailthru.com include:mail.zendesk.com include:242234635.spf02.hubspotemail.net -all
DMARC Policy Mode
Policy: REJECT
DMARC Raw Record
v=DMARC1; p=reject; rua=mailto:6cc97f5d2993594@rep.dmarcanalyzer.com; ruf=mailto:6cc97f5d2993594@for.dmarcanalyzer.com; fo=1;
DKIM Selectors Detected
google, selector1, selector2
Email Protection Summary: This domain has strong email authentication configured to prevent spammers from sending emails impersonating this brand.
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SPF record published
+5
DMARC published (reject)
+6
DKIM configured (google, selector1, selector2)
+3

Threat Intelligence & Blocklists

Multi-source malware feeds (URLhaus), phishing checks (PhishStats, Safe Browsing), and typosquats.

Clean
URLhaus Malware
Clean / Not Listed
PhishStats Feed
Clean / Not Listed
Google Safe Browsing
Clean / Verified
Root Domain Label
techcrunch
Top-Level Domain (TLD)
.com (Standard TLD)
Punycode Obfuscation
No (Standard ASCII)
Homoglyph / Lookalike Script
No mixed scripts
Brand Match Analysis
No recognized brand impersonation
Typosquatting Risk
Clean
No impersonation patterns detected
Domain doesn't look like a typosquat, doesn't embed a well-known brand, and uses ASCII characters.
+8

Technology Stack & Metadata

Detected CMS, JavaScript frameworks, analytics tags, CDN providers, and page metadata.

Detected
Detected Technologies by Category
cms
WordPress
ecommerce
WooCommerce
js
Svelte
css
Tailwind CSS
analytics
Google AnalyticsGoogle Tag Manager
cdn
Cloudflare
Page Metadata & Fingerprint
HTML Title
TechCrunch | Startup and Technology News
Meta Description
TechCrunch | Reporting on the business of technology, startups, venture capital funding, and Silicon Valley
Document Language
en-US
Character Encoding
UTF-8
Viewport Setting
width=device-width, initial-scale=1
Generator Software
WordPress 6.9.11
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7 technologies detected
WordPress, WooCommerce, Svelte, Tailwind CSS, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare
Mobile viewport configured
+2

Page Performance & Compression

Server response time, content payload size, Brotli/Gzip compression, and caching rules.

29ms
Items to Fix & Optimize
Text compression (Brotli/Gzip)
MUCH NEEDEDEnable on server or CDN
Modern image formats (WebP/AVIF/SVG)
OPTIONALConvert heavy images to WebP/AVIF
Protocol
HTTP/2
Binary framing, multiplexed
Compression
NONE
No compression detected
Optimization Signals (From Detectable Headers & Assets)
Image Formats
Legacy / Unchecked
Transfer
Uncompressed
Transport
HTTP/2
These are server-side signals. Actual Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) require real-user measurement via PageSpeed Insights.
Detected Asset & Image Formats
WebPAVIFSVGJPEGPNG
HTTP Response Time
29 ms
Payload Body Size
416.1 KB
Compression Status
Uncompressed
Cache Directives
max-age=300, must-revalidate
Large response served uncompressed
Enable gzip or brotli at the edge to cut transfer size dramatically.
-3
Response is cache-friendly
max-age=300, must-revalidate
+2

AI Content Safety & Red Flags

High-pressure language, payment gateway safety, disposable domain analysis, and deceptive tactics.

Safe
AI Content Evaluation

100/100 — trusted. Long-established domain (21.4 years old), clean threat reputation, no impersonation patterns. Main reasons: domain registered 21+ years ago; not flagged by Google Safe Browsing; no impersonation patterns detected. Minor issues: large response served uncompressed.

Payment Red Flags
None (No suspicious payment requests)
High-Pressure Language
None (No artificial urgency detected)
Disposable Domain Risk
No (Established infrastructure)
Text Scanned Depth
11,497 characters verified
No scam-correlated language found on the home page
No crypto-only / gift-card / wire-only payment demands, and no obvious urgency tactics.
+6

Server & Hosting Infrastructure

Primary IP address, web server software, CDN edge network, and redirect hop chain.

cloudflare
Primary Web Server
cloudflare
CDN / Cloud Provider
Cloudflare
Primary IP Address
104.18.16.5
HTTP Status Code
200 OK
Final Landing Destination
https://techcrunch.com/
Redirect Hop Count
0 hops
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Site responded with 200
Final URL: https://techcrunch.com/. Response time 29ms.
+8
HTTPS is enforced
All redirects stayed on HTTPS. Traffic is encrypted end-to-end.
+10
Fast response (29ms)
+6
Served through Cloudflare
Sites behind a major CDN benefit from DDoS protection and edge caching.
+4

SSL / TLS Certificate

Active Certificate Authority, Common Name, validity period, expiration countdown, and SANs.

Secure
Certificate Authority (Issuer)
Not available (certificate logs did not respond)
Subject Common Name (CN)
—
Validity Period
Not available
Subject Alternative Names (SANs)
1 domain protected
Certificates Logged (CT)
Verified in live TLS
Subject Alternative Names (Sample)
techcrunch.com
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HTTPS works with a valid certificate
A secure connection was made on port 443. Certificate log details were unavailable at scan time.
+8

Content & Transparency Policies

Linked privacy policy, terms of service, about page, social channels, and published contacts.

Verified
Key Legal & Transparency Pages
privacy PageFound
terms PageFound
contact PageFound
about PageFound
refund PageFound
shipping PageNot linked
cookies PageNot linked
Verified Social Channels
twitterfacebookinstagramlinkedin
Published Phone Numbers
1793205030, 1794497909, 4661650016, 2102476596, 2147483647, 1779147783.415
Privacy policy linked from home page
+6
Terms of service linked from home page
+5
Contact page linked from home page
+5
About page linked from home page
+3
Refund/return policy linked from home page
+3
No cookie policy found
Reputable sites usually publish a cookie policy.
-2
4 social profile(s) linked
twitter, facebook, instagram, linkedin
+3
Phone number published
+2

Robots.txt & Sitemap Discoverability

Search engine crawler directives, indexability, and declared XML sitemaps.

Present
Robots.txt Directives
Present & Configured
Sitemaps Declared
https://techcrunch.com/sitemap.xml, https://techcrunch.com/news-sitemap.xml
Disallow Rules Count
15 rules
View Raw robots.txt
User-agent: *
Disallow: /wp-admin/
Disallow: /wp-json/
Allow: /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php
Disallow: /search/
Disallow: /?s=
Disallow: /*?customize_changeset_uuid=*

User-agent: anthropic-ai
Disallow: /

User-agent: Applebot-Extended
Disallow: /

User-agent: Bytespider
Disallow: /

User-agent: CCBot
Disallow: /

User-agent: ClaudeBot
Disallow: /

User-agent: cohere-ai
Disallow: /

User-agent: Diffbot
Disallow: /

User-agent: FacebookBot
Disallow: /

User-agent: GPTBot
Disallow: /

User-agent: omgili
Disallow: /

Sitemap: https://techcrunch.com/sitemap.xml
Sitemap: https://techcrunch.com/news-sitemap.xml
robots.txt published
+2

Export & Share Intelligence

Download the complete official PDF verification report (all sections and technical signals expanded), or export raw JSON telemetry.

Scan Engine Performance

Automated multi-signal inspection pipeline

v5.1.0 Engine
Signals Analyzed
42
This scan
Sources Checked
19
Live security feeds
Scan Duration
3.62s
Full live scan
Last Scan
11/13/2026
Live timestamp
Overall Risk
Low Risk

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