Snapchat is a mobile application that allows users to share ephemeral photos, videos, and messages. It features Stories, a Discover platform for publisher content, and Snap Kit, which allows third-party developers to integrate Snapchat features and authentication.
link.snapchat.com
Community Intelligence
Messages are published to the community portal.
Investigate a specific URL
URLert analyzed recent scan activity for link.snapchat.com and found 32 results.
| Status | Target URL | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe | https://www.snapchat.com/add/babespice3n11?share_id=***&l... | 9h ago | |
| Safe | https://www.snapchat.com/add/edina_totos22?share_id=***&l... | 17h ago | |
| Safe | https://snapchat.com/t/Wdv3UNLK | 3d ago |
Historical and current IP address mappings for this domain.
| IP Address / Infrastructure | Status | Subdomains | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|
GOOGLE-CLOUD-PLATFORM - Google LLC (AS396982) | Active | chat-gateway-prod.chat.snapchat.com | Today |
Security Considerations
While link.snapchat.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
Identity Provider
link.snapchat.com provides "Sign in with..." authentication for third-party websites. Attackers create fake login pages that look identical to the real one. Always check the URL bar shows the exact correct domain before entering your password.
User-Generated Content
link.snapchat.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.
Integrate Domain Intelligence
Access this classification data programmatically via our API.
{
"domain": "snapchat.com",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "social_network",
"specialization": "Ephemeral Messaging & Social Media"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Multimedia instant messaging app and social platform",
"summary": "Snapchat is a mobile application that allows users to share ephemeral photos, videos, and messages. It features Stories, a Discover platform for publisher content, and Snap Kit, which allows third-party developers to integrate Snapchat features and authentication.",
"operator": "Snap Inc.",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"social media",
"messaging",
"photo sharing",
"augmented reality",
"ephemeral content"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": true,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2012-02-28T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 119,
"hosting_provider": "AMAZON-02 - Amazon.com, Inc."
}
}