ietf.org

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #472

ietf.org operates primarily as a knowledge base, focusing on internet protocol standards. The IETF is an open international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture. It is the primary organization responsible for developing and defining Internet standards, including the RFC document series. It is operated by Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), a subsidiary of Internet Society.

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

Industry Category

Knowledge Bases

Platforms hosting reference and educational content.

Related Topics

internet standardsRFCnetworking protocolsTCP/IPinternet engineering

Highly Established

ietf.org is a well-established platform operated by Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). Top 1,000 global website, 30 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 1,000 global website30 years oldhigh traffic

Security Considerations

While ietf.org is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

Document Hosting

ietf.org 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

ietf.org 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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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=ietf.org
{
  "domain": "ietf.org",
  "state": "developed",
  "stability": "permanent",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "knowledge_base",
    "specialization": "Internet Protocol Standards",
    "secondary_purposes": [
      "developer_platform",
      "content_publishing"
    ]
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Official website for the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)",
    "summary": "The IETF is an open international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture. It is the primary organization responsible for developing and defining Internet standards, including the RFC document series.",
    "operator": "Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)",
    "parent_entity": "Internet Society",
    "topics": [
      "internet standards",
      "RFC",
      "networking protocols",
      "TCP/IP",
      "internet engineering"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": true,
    "is_file_host": false,
    "is_url_shortener": false,
    "is_public_idp": false,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": false,
    "is_form_builder": false,
    "is_document_host": true
  },
  "facts": {
    "created_at": "1995-03-11",
    "rank": 472,
    "hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET"
  }
}

Hosting

CLOUDFLARENET

Registered

Mar 11, 1995

Last Updated

Jan 9, 2026

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