perma.cc

Caution High Traffic Tranco #44,412

perma.cc operates primarily as a file storage service, focusing on permanent web archiving. Perma.cc is a web archiving service that helps authors, scholars, and courts create permanent links to cited online sources. It ensures that web content remains accessible even if the original page changes or disappears. It is operated by Harvard Law School Library.

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

Industry Category

File Storage & Hosting

Services for storing and sharing files online.

Related Industries

Related Topics

web archivingdigital preservationlegal citationsacademic researchlink rot

Established Site

perma.cc is an established platform operated by Harvard Law School Library. Top 100,000 global website, 12 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 100,000 global website12 years oldhigh traffic

Security Considerations

While perma.cc is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

File Hosting

perma.cc 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

perma.cc 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.

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=perma.cc
{
  "domain": "perma.cc",
  "state": "developed",
  "stability": "permanent",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "file_storage",
    "specialization": "Permanent Web Archiving",
    "secondary_purposes": [
      "knowledge_base"
    ]
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Service for creating permanent, archived links to web content",
    "summary": "Perma.cc is a web archiving service that helps authors, scholars, and courts create permanent links to cited online sources. It ensures that web content remains accessible even if the original page changes or disappears.",
    "operator": "Harvard Law School Library",
    "parent_entity": null,
    "topics": [
      "web archiving",
      "digital preservation",
      "legal citations",
      "academic research",
      "link rot"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": false,
    "is_file_host": true,
    "is_url_shortener": false,
    "is_public_idp": false,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": false,
    "is_form_builder": false,
    "is_document_host": true
  },
  "facts": {
    "created_at": "2013-07-29",
    "rank": 44412,
    "hosting_provider": "FLY"
  }
}

Hosting

FLY

Registered

Jul 29, 2013

Last Updated

Jan 6, 2026

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