freewebs.com

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #6,438

freewebs.com operates primarily as a developer platform, focusing on website builder. FreeWebs was a popular platform that allowed users to create and host free websites. The domain now redirects to Vistaprint, which offers a range of marketing and website services for small businesses. It is operated by Vistaprint, a subsidiary of Cimpress.

Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into content publishing, providing a broader range of services.

Industry Category

Developer Platforms

Tools and services for software development.

Related Industries

Related Topics

website builderweb hostingsmall businessonline presenceDIY websites

Well Established

freewebs.com is a well-established platform operated by Vistaprint. Top 10,000 global website, 25 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 10,000 global website25 years oldhigh traffic

Security Considerations

While freewebs.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

File Hosting

freewebs.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

freewebs.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

freewebs.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

freewebs.com allows users to create custom addresses like "anything.freewebs.com". An address like "paypal-secure.freewebs.com" may look official but is actually controlled by whoever registered that subdomain—not Vistaprint.

Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.

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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=freewebs.com
{
  "domain": "freewebs.com",
  "state": "developed",
  "stability": "permanent",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "developer_platform",
    "specialization": "Website Builder",
    "secondary_purposes": [
      "content_publishing"
    ]
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Historical free website builder, now redirects to Vistaprint",
    "summary": "FreeWebs was a popular platform that allowed users to create and host free websites. The domain now redirects to Vistaprint, which offers a range of marketing and website services for small businesses.",
    "operator": "Vistaprint",
    "parent_entity": "Cimpress",
    "topics": [
      "website builder",
      "web hosting",
      "small business",
      "online presence",
      "DIY websites"
    ]
  },
  "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": {
    "created_at": "2000-06-11",
    "rank": 6438,
    "hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET"
  }
}

Hosting

CLOUDFLARENET

Registered

Jun 11, 2000

Last Updated

Jan 7, 2026

Domain data sourced from WHOIS, Tranco rankings, and URLert's classification engine.