discordapp.net operates primarily as a messaging platform, focusing on community communication. Discordapp.net serves as a critical infrastructure domain for Discord, hosting user-generated content, media files, and API endpoints that power the main Discord communication service. It supports real-time voice, video, and text chat. It is operated by Discord Inc..
discordapp.net
Caution High Traffic Tranco #2,307
Related Topics
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Established Site
discordapp.net is an established platform operated by Discord Inc.. Top 100,000 global website, 10 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 100,000 global website10 years old
Security Considerations
While discordapp.net is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
discordapp.net 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.
Identity Provider
discordapp.net provides "Sign in with..." authentication for third-party websites. Attackers create fake login pages that look identical to the real one. Always check the URL bar shows the exact correct domain before entering your password.
User-Generated Content
discordapp.net 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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Real-Time Investigation
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Recent Threat Analysis
URLert analyzed recent scan activity for discordapp.net and found 1 result.
| Status | Target URL | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious | https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/722716211208650... | 2 weeks ago |
Developer API
Integrate Domain Intelligence
Access this classification data programmatically via our API.
GET /api/v1/classify?domain=discordapp.net
{
"domain": "discordapp.net",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "messaging",
"specialization": "Community Communication Platform"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Backend and media hosting for Discord communication platform",
"summary": "Discordapp.net serves as a critical infrastructure domain for Discord, hosting user-generated content, media files, and API endpoints that power the main Discord communication service. It supports real-time voice, video, and text chat.",
"operator": "Discord Inc.",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"communication",
"chat",
"voip",
"community",
"gaming",
"social media",
"cdn"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": true,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": true,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2015-08-14T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 2307,
"hosting_provider": null
}
}