shutterstock.com operates primarily as a marketplace, focusing on stock media licensing. Shutterstock is a leading global provider of high-quality licensed photographs, vectors, illustrations, videos, and music. It operates a two-sided marketplace connecting content creators with businesses and individuals seeking digital assets. It is operated by Shutterstock, Inc..
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into content publishing and file storage & hosting, providing a broader range of services.
shutterstock.com is a well-established platform operated by Shutterstock, Inc.. Top 1,000 global website, 22 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 1,000 global website22 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While shutterstock.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
shutterstock.com
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.
User-Generated Content
shutterstock.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=shutterstock.com
{
"domain": "shutterstock.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "marketplace",
"specialization": "Stock Media Licensing",
"secondary_purposes": [
"content_publishing",
"file_storage"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Global marketplace for stock photography, video, and music",
"summary": "Shutterstock is a leading global provider of high-quality licensed photographs, vectors, illustrations, videos, and music. It operates a two-sided marketplace connecting content creators with businesses and individuals seeking digital assets.",
"operator": "Shutterstock, Inc.",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"stock photography",
"stock video",
"digital assets",
"licensing",
"creative content",
"marketplace"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"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": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "2003-07-10",
"rank": 618,
"hosting_provider": "AMAZON-02"
}
}