snapchat.com operates primarily as a social network, focusing on ephemeral messaging & social media. Snapchat is a mobile application that allows users to share ephemeral photos, videos, and messages. It features Stories, a Discover platform for publisher content, and Snap Kit, which allows third-party developers to integrate Snapchat features and authentication. It is operated by Snap Inc..
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into messaging platforms, content publishing, and identity providers, providing a broader range of services.
social mediamessagingphoto sharingaugmented realityephemeral content
Highly Established
snapchat.com is a well-established platform operated by Snap Inc.. Top 1,000 global website, 13 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 1,000 global website13 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While snapchat.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
Identity Provider
snapchat.com
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
snapchat.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.
Real-Time Investigation
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Recent Threat Analysis
URLert analyzed recent scan activity for snapchat.comand found 19 results.
Status
Target URL
Time
Clean
https://snapchat.com/t/bV3Iqaiz
1 day ago
Clean
https://link.snapchat.com/plus/buddypass/claim
1 day ago
Clean
https://www.snapchat.com/download
1 day ago
Clean
https://www.snapchat.com/@chloeoyud
6 days ago
Clean
https://link.snapchat.com/plus/buddypass/claim
1 week ago
Clean
https://snapchat.com/t/jywcFl3W
1 week ago
Clean
https://snapchat.com/t/fppt8INx
1 week ago
Clean
https://link.snapchat.com/plus/buddypass/claim
1 week ago
Clean
https://share.snapchat.com/m/tAOq2rwFzbQ2
1 week ago
Clean
https://link.snapchat.com/plus/buddypass/claim
1 week ago
Developer API
Integrate Domain Intelligence
Access this classification data programmatically via our API.
GET /api/v1/classify?domain=snapchat.com
{
"domain": "snapchat.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "social_network",
"specialization": "Ephemeral Messaging & Social Media",
"secondary_purposes": [
"messaging",
"content_publishing",
"identity_provider"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Multimedia instant messaging app and social platform",
"summary": "Snapchat is a mobile application that allows users to share ephemeral photos, videos, and messages. It features Stories, a Discover platform for publisher content, and Snap Kit, which allows third-party developers to integrate Snapchat features and authentication.",
"operator": "Snap Inc.",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"social media",
"messaging",
"photo sharing",
"augmented reality",
"ephemeral content"
]
},
"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": "2012-02-28",
"rank": 119,
"hosting_provider": "GOOGLE-CLOUD-PLATFORM"
}
}