web.de operates primarily as a multi-purpose portal, focusing on german web portal and email. WEB.DE is a popular German internet portal providing a wide range of services including free email accounts, news, search, and cloud storage. It serves as a central hub for German internet users. It is operated by WEB.DE, a subsidiary of United Internet AG.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into email services, news & media, search engines, and file storage & hosting, providing a broader range of services.
web.de is a well-established platform operated by WEB.DE. Top 10,000 global website, unknown registration date, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global websiteunknown registration datehigh traffic
Security Considerations
While web.de is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
web.de
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.
Document Hosting
web.de
hosts documents and pages shared via links. Because the domain is trusted, links pass through email spam filters easily. Attackers exploit this to host fake invoices, login pages, or malware download prompts.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Developer API
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{
"domain": "web.de",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "stable",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "multi_purpose_portal",
"specialization": "German Web Portal and Email",
"secondary_purposes": [
"email_service",
"news_media",
"search_engine",
"file_storage"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "German web portal offering email, news, and online services",
"summary": "WEB.DE is a popular German internet portal providing a wide range of services including free email accounts, news, search, and cloud storage. It serves as a central hub for German internet users.",
"operator": "WEB.DE",
"parent_entity": "United Internet AG",
"topics": [
"email",
"web portal",
"news",
"search",
"cloud storage",
"germany"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"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": true
},
"facts": {
"created_at": null,
"rank": 1947,
"hosting_provider": "IONOS-AS IONOS SE"
}
}