narod.ru operates primarily as a content publishing platform, focusing on free web hosting. Narod.ru was a prominent free web hosting service launched by Yandex, enabling users to create and publish personal websites and host various content. It played a significant role in the early development of the Russian internet. It is operated by Yandex.
narod.ru
Trusted High Traffic Tranco #3,197
Related Topics
web hostingfree servicesuser-generated contentrussian internetpersonal websites
Well Established
narod.ru is a well-established platform operated by Yandex. Top 100,000 global website, 26 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 100,000 global website26 years old
Security Considerations
While narod.ru is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
narod.ru 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
narod.ru 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
narod.ru 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.
Custom Subdomains
narod.ru allows users to create custom addresses like "anything.narod.ru". An address like "paypal-secure.narod.ru" may look official but is actually controlled by whoever registered that subdomain—not Yandex.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Developer API
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{
"domain": "narod.ru",
"confidence": "medium",
"category": {
"purpose": "content_publishing",
"specialization": "Free Web Hosting"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Historical Russian free web hosting and personal page service",
"summary": "Narod.ru was a prominent free web hosting service launched by Yandex, enabling users to create and publish personal websites and host various content. It played a significant role in the early development of the Russian internet.",
"operator": "Yandex",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"web hosting",
"free services",
"user-generated content",
"russian internet",
"personal websites"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": true,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": true,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": true
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "1999-12-09T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 3197,
"hosting_provider": "DDOS-GUARD DDOS-GUARD LTD"
}
}