soundcloud.com

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #185

soundcloud.com operates primarily as a audio streaming service, focusing on music & audio sharing. SoundCloud is a major online audio distribution platform and music sharing website that enables users to upload, promote, and share audio. It connects artists directly with fans and offers tools for content creators to distribute their music and podcasts. It is operated by SoundCloud Global Limited & Co. KG.

Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into social networks and content publishing, providing a broader range of services.

Industry Category

Audio Streaming

Platforms for streaming music and audio content.

Related Topics

music streamingpodcastsaudio uploadindependent artistsmusic discovery

Highly Established

soundcloud.com is a well-established platform operated by SoundCloud Global Limited & Co. KG. Top 1,000 global website, 20 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 1,000 global website20 years oldhigh traffic

Security Considerations

While soundcloud.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

Identity Provider

soundcloud.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

soundcloud.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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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=soundcloud.com
{
  "domain": "soundcloud.com",
  "state": "developed",
  "stability": "permanent",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "audio_streaming",
    "specialization": "Music & Audio Sharing",
    "secondary_purposes": [
      "social_network",
      "content_publishing"
    ]
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Global open audio platform for music and podcasts",
    "summary": "SoundCloud is a major online audio distribution platform and music sharing website that enables users to upload, promote, and share audio. It connects artists directly with fans and offers tools for content creators to distribute their music and podcasts.",
    "operator": "SoundCloud Global Limited & Co. KG",
    "parent_entity": null,
    "topics": [
      "music streaming",
      "podcasts",
      "audio upload",
      "independent artists",
      "music discovery"
    ]
  },
  "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": "2005-07-25",
    "rank": 185,
    "hosting_provider": "AMAZON-02"
  }
}

Hosting

AMAZON-02

Registered

Jul 25, 2005

Last Updated

Jan 9, 2026

Domain data sourced from WHOIS, Tranco rankings, and URLert's classification engine.