ancestry.com operates primarily as a knowledge base, focusing on genealogy & historical records. Ancestry.com is the world's largest for-profit genealogy company, providing a massive database of historical records, DNA genetic testing, and collaborative family tree building tools. It enables users to research their heritage, preserve family media, and connect with biological relatives. It is operated by Ancestry.com LLC, a subsidiary of Blackstone Inc..
ancestry.com
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Well Established
ancestry.com is a well-established platform operated by Ancestry.com LLC. Top 100,000 global website, 30 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 100,000 global website30 years old
Security Considerations
While ancestry.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
ancestry.com 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.com 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.com 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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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=ancestry.com
{
"domain": "ancestry.com",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "knowledge_base",
"specialization": "Genealogy & Historical Records"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Global platform for genealogy, family history, and DNA testing",
"summary": "Ancestry.com is the world's largest for-profit genealogy company, providing a massive database of historical records, DNA genetic testing, and collaborative family tree building tools. It enables users to research their heritage, preserve family media, and connect with biological relatives.",
"operator": "Ancestry.com LLC",
"parent_entity": "Blackstone Inc.",
"topics": [
"genealogy",
"family history",
"DNA testing",
"historical records",
"ancestry",
"family tree"
]
},
"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": {
"registered_date": "1995-05-16T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 1008,
"hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET"
}
}