github.com

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #31

github.com operates primarily as a developer platform, focusing on code hosting & devops. A cloud-based platform for software development and version control using Git. It hosts millions of open-source and private repositories, offering tools for code review (Pull Requests), project management, CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions), and static site hosting (GitHub Pages). It is operated by GitHub, Inc., a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into content publishing, social networks, identity providers, and cloud infrastructure, providing a broader range of services.

Industry Category

Developer Platforms

Tools and services for software development.

Related Topics

open sourceversion controldevopssoftware developmentgit

Highly Established

github.com is a well-established platform operated by GitHub, Inc.. Top 1,000 global website, 18 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 1,000 global website18 years oldhigh traffic

Security Considerations

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

Identity Provider

github.com 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.

Document Hosting

github.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

github.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

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

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

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Recent Threat Analysis

URLert analyzed recent scan activity for github.com and found 25 results.

Developer API

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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=github.com
{
  "domain": "github.com",
  "state": "developed",
  "stability": "permanent",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "developer_platform",
    "specialization": "Code Hosting & DevOps",
    "secondary_purposes": [
      "content_publishing",
      "social_network",
      "identity_provider",
      "cloud_infrastructure"
    ]
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "World's largest software development and version control platform",
    "summary": "A cloud-based platform for software development and version control using Git. It hosts millions of open-source and private repositories, offering tools for code review (Pull Requests), project management, CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions), and static site hosting (GitHub Pages).",
    "operator": "GitHub, Inc.",
    "parent_entity": "Microsoft Corporation",
    "topics": [
      "open source",
      "version control",
      "devops",
      "software development",
      "git"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": true,
    "is_file_host": false,
    "is_url_shortener": false,
    "is_public_idp": true,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": true,
    "is_form_builder": false,
    "is_document_host": true
  },
  "facts": {
    "created_at": "2007-10-09",
    "rank": 31,
    "hosting_provider": "GITHUB"
  }
}

Hosting

GITHUB

Registered

Oct 9, 2007

Last Updated

Jan 8, 2026

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