ancestry.co.uk operates primarily as a knowledge base, focusing on genealogy research. Ancestry.co.uk is the UK-specific version of Ancestry.com, a global online platform for genealogy and family history research. It provides access to billions of historical records, DNA testing services, and tools for building family trees. It is operated by Ancestry.com LLC, a subsidiary of Blackstone.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into content publishing and educational platforms, providing a broader range of services.
genealogyfamily historyDNA testingancestryhistorical recordsresearchUK history
Well Established
ancestry.co.uk is a well-established platform operated by Ancestry.com LLC. Top 10,000 global website, 27 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website27 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While ancestry.co.uk is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
ancestry.co.uk
allows users to upload and share files. Any file you download was uploaded by another user—not the platform operator. Scan downloads with antivirus software and only download from sources you trust.
Document Hosting
ancestry.co.uk
hosts documents and pages shared via links. Because the domain is trusted, links pass through email spam filters easily. Attackers exploit this to host fake invoices, login pages, or malware download prompts.
User-Generated Content
ancestry.co.uk
hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Developer API
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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=ancestry.co.uk
{
"domain": "ancestry.co.uk",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "knowledge_base",
"specialization": "Genealogy Research",
"secondary_purposes": [
"content_publishing",
"educational"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Leading platform for family history and DNA research in the UK",
"summary": "Ancestry.co.uk is the UK-specific version of Ancestry.com, a global online platform for genealogy and family history research. It provides access to billions of historical records, DNA testing services, and tools for building family trees.",
"operator": "Ancestry.com LLC",
"parent_entity": "Blackstone",
"topics": [
"genealogy",
"family history",
"DNA testing",
"ancestry",
"historical records",
"research",
"UK history"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": true,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": true
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "1998-04-17",
"rank": 7307,
"hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET"
}
}