herokuapp.com operates primarily as a cloud infrastructure provider, focusing on application hosting. Heroku is a cloud platform as a service (PaaS) that enables developers to build, run, and operate applications entirely in the cloud. It provides a managed environment for deploying web applications and APIs. It is operated by Heroku, a subsidiary of Salesforce.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into developer platforms, providing a broader range of services.
herokuapp.com is a well-established platform operated by Heroku. Top 10,000 global website, 15 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website15 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While herokuapp.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
Custom Subdomains
herokuapp.com
allows users to create custom addresses like "anything.herokuapp.com". An address like "paypal-secure.herokuapp.com" may look official but is actually controlled by whoever registered that subdomain—not Heroku.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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URLert analyzed recent scan activity for herokuapp.comand found 1 result.