instructables.com operates primarily as a content publishing platform, focusing on diy project sharing. Instructables is an online community where users share their DIY projects, crafts, recipes, and other how-to guides. It provides step-by-step instructions, photos, and videos for a wide range of topics, fostering a creative and collaborative environment. It is operated by Instructables, a subsidiary of Autodesk.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into knowledge bases and social networks, providing a broader range of services.
instructables.com is a well-established platform operated by Instructables. Top 10,000 global website, 20 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website20 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While instructables.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
instructables.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
instructables.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
instructables.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.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Developer API
Integrate Domain Intelligence
Access this classification data programmatically via our API.
GET /api/v1/classify?domain=instructables.com
{
"domain": "instructables.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "content_publishing",
"specialization": "DIY Project Sharing",
"secondary_purposes": [
"knowledge_base",
"social_network"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Online community for user-created DIY projects and how-to guides",
"summary": "Instructables is an online community where users share their DIY projects, crafts, recipes, and other how-to guides. It provides step-by-step instructions, photos, and videos for a wide range of topics, fostering a creative and collaborative environment.",
"operator": "Instructables",
"parent_entity": "Autodesk",
"topics": [
"DIY",
"how-to",
"crafts",
"projects",
"maker culture",
"education",
"community"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": true,
"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": "2005-06-22",
"rank": 2528,
"hosting_provider": "FASTLY"
}
}