sohu.com operates primarily as a multi-purpose portal, focusing on diversified web services. Sohu.com is a leading Chinese internet company offering a wide range of online services including news, search, online gaming, and video streaming. It operates as a comprehensive web portal providing content and interactive services to its users. It is operated by Sohu.com Limited.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into news & media, search engines, video streaming, gaming, and email services, providing a broader range of services.
internet portalnewssearch engineonline gamingvideo streamingchina
Highly Established
sohu.com is a well-established platform operated by Sohu.com Limited. Top 1,000 global website, 27 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 1,000 global website27 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While sohu.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
Identity Provider
sohu.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
sohu.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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{
"domain": "sohu.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "multi_purpose_portal",
"specialization": "Diversified Web Services",
"secondary_purposes": [
"news_media",
"search_engine",
"video_streaming",
"gaming",
"email_service"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Major Chinese internet portal and media company",
"summary": "Sohu.com is a leading Chinese internet company offering a wide range of online services including news, search, online gaming, and video streaming. It operates as a comprehensive web portal providing content and interactive services to its users.",
"operator": "Sohu.com Limited",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"internet portal",
"news",
"search engine",
"online gaming",
"video streaming",
"china"
]
},
"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": "1998-07-05",
"rank": 520,
"hosting_provider": "CHINA169-BJ China Unicom Beijing Province Network"
}
}