licdn.com

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #621

licdn.com operates primarily as a CDN & edge service, focusing on linkedin content delivery. licdn.com is a domain primarily used by LinkedIn as a content delivery network (CDN) to host static assets like images, scripts, and stylesheets. It also functions as a URL shortener for links shared within the LinkedIn platform, improving performance and tracking. It is operated by LinkedIn, a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into url shorteners, providing a broader range of services.

Industry Category

CDN & Edge Services

Content delivery and edge computing services.

Related Industries

Related Topics

cdncontent deliveryurl shortenerlinkedinsocial network infrastructure

Highly Established

licdn.com is a well-established platform operated by LinkedIn. Top 1,000 global website, 14 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 1,000 global website14 years oldhigh traffic

Security Considerations

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

URL Shortener

licdn.com converts URLs into short codes that hide the actual destination. Before clicking shortened links, use a URL expander tool or hover to preview where the link actually leads.

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

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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=licdn.com
{
  "domain": "licdn.com",
  "state": "developed",
  "stability": "permanent",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "cdn_edge",
    "specialization": "LinkedIn Content Delivery",
    "secondary_purposes": [
      "url_shortener"
    ]
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Content delivery network and URL shortener for LinkedIn",
    "summary": "licdn.com is a domain primarily used by LinkedIn as a content delivery network (CDN) to host static assets like images, scripts, and stylesheets. It also functions as a URL shortener for links shared within the LinkedIn platform, improving performance and tracking.",
    "operator": "LinkedIn",
    "parent_entity": "Microsoft Corporation",
    "topics": [
      "cdn",
      "content delivery",
      "url shortener",
      "linkedin",
      "social network infrastructure"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": false,
    "is_file_host": false,
    "is_url_shortener": true,
    "is_public_idp": false,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": false,
    "is_form_builder": false,
    "is_document_host": false
  },
  "facts": {
    "created_at": "2011-02-24",
    "rank": 621,
    "hosting_provider": null
  }
}

Registered

Feb 24, 2011

Last Updated

Jan 5, 2026

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