angelfire.com operates primarily as a content publishing platform, focusing on free web hosting. Angelfire was a popular free web hosting service launched in 1996, allowing users to create and publish personal websites. It was acquired by Lycos in 1999 and continues to offer web hosting services under the Lycos brand. It is operated by Lycos, Inc., a subsidiary of Brightcom Group.
angelfire.com
Trusted High Traffic Tranco #2,902
Related Topics
web hostingpersonal websitesuser-generated contentinternet historyfree services
Well Established
angelfire.com is a well-established platform operated by Lycos, Inc.. Top 100,000 global website, 27 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 100,000 global website27 years old
Security Considerations
While angelfire.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
angelfire.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
angelfire.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
angelfire.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.
Custom Subdomains
angelfire.com allows users to create custom addresses like "anything.angelfire.com". An address like "paypal-secure.angelfire.com" may look official but is actually controlled by whoever registered that subdomain—not Lycos, Inc..
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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{
"domain": "angelfire.com",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "content_publishing",
"specialization": "Free Web Hosting"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Pioneering free web hosting service, now part of Lycos",
"summary": "Angelfire was a popular free web hosting service launched in 1996, allowing users to create and publish personal websites. It was acquired by Lycos in 1999 and continues to offer web hosting services under the Lycos brand.",
"operator": "Lycos, Inc.",
"parent_entity": "Brightcom Group",
"topics": [
"web hosting",
"personal websites",
"user-generated content",
"internet history",
"free services"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": true,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": true,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": true
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "1998-10-15T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 2902,
"hosting_provider": "LYCOS"
}
}