pin.it operates primarily as a URL shortener, focusing on pinterest link shortener. Pin.it is the official domain used by Pinterest to shorten and track links shared on its platform. It redirects users to content hosted on pinterest.com. It is operated by Pinterest, a subsidiary of Pinterest, Inc..
pin.it
Trusted High Traffic Tranco #4,452
Related Topics
url shortenerpinterestsocial medialink management
Well Established
pin.it is a well-established platform operated by Pinterest. Top 100,000 global website, 21 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 100,000 global website21 years old
Security Considerations
While pin.it is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
URL Shortener
pin.it converts URLs into short codes that hide the actual destination. Before clicking shortened links, use a URL expander tool or hover to preview where the link actually leads.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
Related Security Guides
Learn about common risks for this type of website
Real-Time Investigation
Investigate a Specific URL
Run a live threat scan to detect phishing, malware, and suspicious content on any URL from this domain.
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Recent Threat Analysis
URLert analyzed recent scan activity for pin.it and found 5 results.
| Status | Target URL | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Clean | https://pin.it/4eH92SAvH | 1 week ago |
| Clean | https://pin.it/1A6DQxh25 | 1 week ago |
| Clean | https://pin.it/1evc459qT | 1 week ago |
| Clean | https://pin.it/7vs6CizYp | 3 weeks ago |
| Clean | https://pin.it/1CfbirbFX | 3 weeks ago |
Developer API
Integrate Domain Intelligence
Access this classification data programmatically via our API.
GET /api/v1/classify?domain=pin.it
{
"domain": "pin.it",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "url_shortener",
"specialization": "Pinterest Link Shortener"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Official URL shortener for Pinterest",
"summary": "Pin.it is the official domain used by Pinterest to shorten and track links shared on its platform. It redirects users to content hosted on pinterest.com.",
"operator": "Pinterest",
"parent_entity": "Pinterest, Inc.",
"topics": [
"url shortener",
"pinterest",
"social media",
"link management"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": true,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2004-08-23T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 4452,
"hosting_provider": "FASTLY"
}
}