nicovideo.jp

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #3,488

nicovideo.jp operates primarily as a video streaming service, focusing on user-generated video. Nico Nico Douga, commonly known as Niconico, is a popular Japanese video sharing service. It allows users to upload, view, and share video clips, featuring a unique commenting system that overlays comments directly onto the video. The platform also offers live streaming services. It is operated by Dwango Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Kadokawa Corporation.

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

Industry Category

Video Streaming

Services for streaming and sharing video content.

Related Industries

Related Topics

video sharinglive streaminguser-generated contentjapanese cultureanimemanga

Well Established

nicovideo.jp is a well-established platform operated by Dwango Co., Ltd.. Top 10,000 global website, 19 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 10,000 global website19 years oldhigh traffic

Security Considerations

While nicovideo.jp is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

User-Generated Content

nicovideo.jp 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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{
  "domain": "nicovideo.jp",
  "state": "developed",
  "stability": "permanent",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "video_streaming",
    "specialization": "User-Generated Video",
    "secondary_purposes": [
      "social_network"
    ]
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Japanese video sharing and live streaming platform with unique comment system",
    "summary": "Nico Nico Douga, commonly known as Niconico, is a popular Japanese video sharing service. It allows users to upload, view, and share video clips, featuring a unique commenting system that overlays comments directly onto the video. The platform also offers live streaming services.",
    "operator": "Dwango Co., Ltd.",
    "parent_entity": "Kadokawa Corporation",
    "topics": [
      "video sharing",
      "live streaming",
      "user-generated content",
      "japanese culture",
      "anime",
      "manga"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": true,
    "is_file_host": false,
    "is_url_shortener": false,
    "is_public_idp": false,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": false,
    "is_form_builder": false,
    "is_document_host": false
  },
  "facts": {
    "created_at": "2006-12-05",
    "rank": 3488,
    "hosting_provider": "AMAZON-02"
  }
}

Hosting

AMAZON-02

Registered

Dec 5, 2006

Last Updated

Jan 6, 2026

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