orcid.org

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #2,280

orcid.org operates primarily as a identity provider, focusing on researcher identification. ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) provides a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes researchers from others. It connects researchers with their professional activities, affiliations, and publications across various systems. It is operated by ORCID, Inc..

Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into knowledge bases and developer platforms, providing a broader range of services.

Industry Category

Identity Providers

Authentication and identity management services.

Related Topics

academic identityresearcher IDscholarly communicationopen sciencemetadata

Well Established

orcid.org is a well-established platform operated by ORCID, Inc.. Top 10,000 global website, 16 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 10,000 global website16 years oldhigh traffic

Security Considerations

While orcid.org is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

Identity Provider

orcid.org 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

orcid.org 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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Developer API

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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=orcid.org
{
  "domain": "orcid.org",
  "state": "developed",
  "stability": "permanent",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "identity_provider",
    "specialization": "Researcher Identification",
    "secondary_purposes": [
      "knowledge_base",
      "developer_platform"
    ]
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Persistent digital identifier for researchers and scholars",
    "summary": "ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) provides a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes researchers from others. It connects researchers with their professional activities, affiliations, and publications across various systems.",
    "operator": "ORCID, Inc.",
    "parent_entity": null,
    "topics": [
      "academic identity",
      "researcher ID",
      "scholarly communication",
      "open science",
      "metadata"
    ]
  },
  "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": {
    "created_at": "2009-10-29",
    "rank": 2280,
    "hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET"
  }
}

Hosting

CLOUDFLARENET

Registered

Oct 29, 2009

Last Updated

Jan 6, 2026

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