Domain Age
11 Years
Tranco Rank
#15,264
Operator
IPFS Foundation
Threat History
Issues Found
Recommendation: Exercise extreme caution when clicking ipfs.io links received via email or SMS. Treat these links with the same level of suspicion as an unsolicited file attachment. For developers, avoid using the public ipfs.io gateway for production applications; utilize dedicated subdomain gateways or local nodes to ensure origin isolation and data verification.
ipfs.io is a public gateway that acts as a bridge between the traditional HTTP protocol and the decentralized IPFS network. It allows users to access, retrieve, and view content stored on the IPFS network using standard web browsers without requiring a local IPFS node.
While ipfs.io is an established platform, the following functional capabilities require extra vigilance.
Security Note: Even established platforms can be abused by malicious actors.
URLert analyzed recent scan activity for ipfs.io and found 3 results.
| Status | Target URL | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dangerous | https://ipfs.io/ipfs/bafkreig2oslp4rue7yspt42mylno7a4qjfs... | 1mo ago | |
| Dangerous | https://ipfs.io/ipfs/bafkreidoketpfclwu6mkfr4i5oaozyi6ixu... | 1mo ago | |
| Dangerous | https://ipfs.io/ipfs/bafybeifk24bt3sffehs72zb7zjidnbfgukn... | 1mo ago |
Historical and current IP address mappings for this domain.
| IP Address / Hosting | Status | Subdomains | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|
Hosted by: Protocol Labs (AS40680) | Active | ipfs.io | 10 hours ago |
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"headline": "Public HTTP gateway for the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS)",
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},
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},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2014-05-16T18:34:42Z",
"rank": 15264,
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}
}