xda-developers.com operates primarily as a developer platform, focusing on mobile development community. XDA-Developers is a popular online community and news portal focused on mobile software development, particularly for Android devices. It provides forums, guides, and resources for developers and enthusiasts to discuss, modify, and customize their devices. It is operated by XDA-Developers, a subsidiary of Valnet Inc..
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into news & media and content publishing, providing a broader range of services.
xda-developers.com is a well-established platform operated by XDA-Developers. Top 10,000 global website, 23 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website23 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While xda-developers.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
xda-developers.com
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
xda-developers.com
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.
User-Generated Content
xda-developers.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
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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=xda-developers.com
{
"domain": "xda-developers.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "developer_platform",
"specialization": "Mobile Development Community",
"secondary_purposes": [
"news_media",
"content_publishing"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Leading community and news for mobile software development",
"summary": "XDA-Developers is a popular online community and news portal focused on mobile software development, particularly for Android devices. It provides forums, guides, and resources for developers and enthusiasts to discuss, modify, and customize their devices.",
"operator": "XDA-Developers",
"parent_entity": "Valnet Inc.",
"topics": [
"android development",
"mobile technology",
"custom ROMs",
"tech news",
"forums",
"software modding"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"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": "2002-12-12",
"rank": 4839,
"hosting_provider": "AMAZON-AES"
}
}