pexels.com operates primarily as a content publishing platform, focusing on stock photos and videos. Pexels is a leading provider of high-quality, free-to-use stock photography and video footage. It operates as a community-driven platform where creators share their work under a custom license that allows for free commercial and non-commercial use. It is operated by Pexels GmbH, a subsidiary of Canva.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into social networks, providing a broader range of services.
stock photosstock videosphotographycreative assetsroyalty-free media
Highly Established
pexels.com is a well-established platform operated by Pexels GmbH. Top 1,000 global website, 11 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 1,000 global website11 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While pexels.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
User-Generated Content
pexels.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.
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Developer API
Integrate Domain Intelligence
Access this classification data programmatically via our API.
GET /api/v1/classify?domain=pexels.com
{
"domain": "pexels.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "content_publishing",
"specialization": "Stock Photos and Videos",
"secondary_purposes": [
"social_network"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Free stock photos, royalty free images & videos shared by creators",
"summary": "Pexels is a leading provider of high-quality, free-to-use stock photography and video footage. It operates as a community-driven platform where creators share their work under a custom license that allows for free commercial and non-commercial use.",
"operator": "Pexels GmbH",
"parent_entity": "Canva",
"topics": [
"stock photos",
"stock videos",
"photography",
"creative assets",
"royalty-free media"
]
},
"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": "2014-05-15",
"rank": 841,
"hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET"
}
}
