zhihu.com operates primarily as a social network, focusing on q&a social network. Zhihu is a major Chinese social media platform centered on a community-driven question-and-answer model. It allows users to create, share, and edit content, functioning as a hybrid of a social network and a collaborative knowledge base. It is operated by Zhihu Inc..
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into knowledge bases and content publishing, providing a broader range of services.
Q&Aknowledge sharingsocial mediaChinaonline community
Well Established
zhihu.com is a well-established platform operated by Zhihu Inc.. Top 10,000 global website, 18 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website18 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While zhihu.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
User-Generated Content
zhihu.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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{
"domain": "zhihu.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "social_network",
"specialization": "Q&A Social Network",
"secondary_purposes": [
"knowledge_base",
"content_publishing"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Leading Chinese Q&A and knowledge-sharing social platform",
"summary": "Zhihu is a major Chinese social media platform centered on a community-driven question-and-answer model. It allows users to create, share, and edit content, functioning as a hybrid of a social network and a collaborative knowledge base.",
"operator": "Zhihu Inc.",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"Q&A",
"knowledge sharing",
"social media",
"China",
"online community"
]
},
"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": "2007-06-15",
"rank": 1134,
"hosting_provider": "TENCENT-NET-AP-CN Tencent Building, Kejizhongyi Avenue"
}
}