wikihow.com operates primarily as a knowledge base, focusing on how-to guides. wikiHow is an online wiki-style community that builds a comprehensive database of how-to guides. It provides step-by-step instructions on a vast array of topics, contributed and edited by its user community. It is operated by wikiHow.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into content publishing, providing a broader range of services.
wikihow.com is a well-established platform operated by wikiHow. Top 10,000 global website, 21 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website21 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While wikihow.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
User-Generated Content
wikihow.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=wikihow.com
{
"domain": "wikihow.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "knowledge_base",
"specialization": "How-to Guides",
"secondary_purposes": [
"content_publishing"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Collaborative online platform for how-to guides",
"summary": "wikiHow is an online wiki-style community that builds a comprehensive database of how-to guides. It provides step-by-step instructions on a vast array of topics, contributed and edited by its user community.",
"operator": "wikiHow",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"how-to guides",
"wiki",
"education",
"instructions",
"knowledge"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": false,
"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": "2004-06-12",
"rank": 1324,
"hosting_provider": "FASTLY"
}
}