Analysis for

wikipedia.org

Flare Score

Safe

FlareAI™ Summary

FlareAI™ Summary: Wikipedia.org is generally safe, scoring 82/100. A valid SSL certificate and clear privacy policy enhance trust. The absence of login/payment features reduces risk. However, a single blacklist appearance warrants monitoring. While Wikipedia itself is secure, exercise caution with external links within articles. Independently verify linked sources to avoid potential threats. Remain vigilant against phishing attempts impersonating Wikipedia. Despite the high score, critical evaluation of external links is crucial for safe browsing.

+2.5%

than category average

The Netherlands

Server Country

24 years

Domain Age

Score Breakdown

How we calculated the Flare Score based on positive and negative signals.

Positive Signals

Valid SSL certificate from trusted issuer

Established domain (2+ years old)

Has privacy policy and cookie compliance

Fast loading times

Contact information available

Negative Signals

Pro Tip: A valid SSL certificate is a basic requirement for any trustworthy site, but it doesn't guarantee the site is not a scam.

SSL & Security

SSL certificate and security headers configuration

Security Score

60/100

✓ Valid SSL (40) ✓ HSTS (20) ✗ CSP (20) ✗ X-Frame (20)

SSL Certificate

Issuer

Let's Encrypt

Valid From

Oct 09, 2025

Valid Until

Jan 07, 2026

37 days remaining

Security Headers

HSTS

Domain & WHOIS Information

Domain Age

24 years 10 months

Registered Jan 13, 2001

Very High Trust

Jan 2001 Expires Jan 2026

Expires in 0 days

Domain expires soon - Renewal may be pending

Established domain (5+ years) - High trust indicator

Registrar

MarkMonitor

Registration Date

Jan 13, 2001 (24 years ago)

Last Updated

Dec 17, 2024

Expiration Date

Jan 13, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Server Location

The Netherlands

Abuse Contact

N/A

Domain Name: wikipedia.org
Registry Domain ID: REDACTED
Registrar WHOIS Server: http://whois.markmonitor.com
Registrar URL: http://www.markmonitor.com
Updated Date: 2024-12-17T09:19:05Z
Creation Date: 2001-01-13T00:12:14Z
Registry Expiry Date: 2026-01-13T00:12:14Z
Registrar: MarkMonitor Inc.
Registrar IANA ID: 292
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.2083895740
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited
Name Server: ns0.wikimedia.org
Name Server: ns1.wikimedia.org
Name Server: ns2.wikimedia.org
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://icann.org/wicf/
>>> Last update of WHOIS database: 2025-11-06T13:35:13Z <<<

For more information on Whois status codes, please visit https://icann.org/epp

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DNS Configuration

Domain Name System records and email security configuration

Email Security

SPF

DKIM

DMARC

Basic

AAAA

TXT

                                                            yandex-verification: 35c08d23099dc863
                                                        

                                                            v=spf1 include:_cidrs.wikimedia.org ~all
                                                        

SPF

                                                            google-site-verification=AMHkgs-4ViEvIJf5znZle-BSE2EPNFqM1nDJGRyn2qk
                                                        

HTTP Headers

Key server response headers for security analysis.

Security (1)

HSTS

Web Server

                                            ATS/9.2.11
                                        

Cache Status

                                            cp6016 hit, cp6012 h...
                                        

Cache Policy

                                            s-maxage=86400, must...
                                        

{
    "date": "Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:37:16 GMT",
    "server": "ATS\/9.2.11",
    "location": "https:\/\/www.wikipedia.org\/",
    "content-length": "26368",
    "content-type": "text\/html",
    "age": "61076",
    "vary": "X-Forwarded-Proto",
    "x-cache": "cp6016 hit, cp6012 hit\/592755",
    "x-cache-status": "hit-front",
    "server-timing": "cache;desc=\"hit-front\", host;desc=\"cp6012\"",
    "strict-transport-security": "max-age=106384710; includeSubDomains; preload",
    "report-to": "{ \"group\": \"wm_nel\", \"max_age\": 604800, \"endpoints\": [{ \"url\": \"https:\/\/intake-logging.wikimedia.org\/v1\/events?stream=w3c.reportingapi.network_error&schema_uri=\/w3c\/reportingapi\/network_error\/1.0.0\" }] }",
    "nel": "{ \"report_to\": \"wm_nel\", \"max_age\": 604800, \"failure_fraction\": 0.05, \"success_fraction\": 0.0}",
    "set-cookie": "WMF-Uniq=YTNqK6FAIC7O14lCpMSxEgKjAAAAAFvd5eyQs4tskm1SIIghlT3-Cl9eYPFNDwJj;Domain=.wikipedia.org;Path=\/;HttpOnly;secure;SameSite=None;Expires=Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT",
    "x-client-ip": "5.39.19.21",
    "x-request-id": "7cdfe062-c070-457f-b37e-f2dc20720c51",
    "x-analytics": "",
    "cache-control": "s-maxage=86400, must-revalidate, max-age=3600",
    "etag": "W\/\"1bb6c-6426794fdf540\"",
    "last-modified": "Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:15:09 GMT",
    "content-encoding": "gzip",
    "accept-ranges": "bytes"
}

IP Geolocation

Server location and network information

The Netherlands

Amsterdam

IP Address

185.15.58.224

ISP / Hosting

Wikimedia Europe network

Coordinates

52.3702, 4.8952

Country Code

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Email Configuration

Email security and authentication records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).

SPF Record

v=spf1 include:_cidrs.wikimedia.org ~all

DMARC

v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:[email protected];...

Performance Metrics

Website loading speed and performance analysis

100

Fast

Load Time

0.51s

Excellent

Page Size

0.11MB

Optimized

Requests

Minimal

Overall

100/100

Performance score

Excellent! This website loads quickly and provides a great user experience.

Blacklist Check

Checking if this domain is listed on major security blacklists.

Spamhaus DBL

Blacklisted

SURBL

Safe

Discovered Subdomains

Publicly accessible subdomains associated with this domain.

www.wikipedia.org

mail.wikipedia.org

shop.wikipedia.org

store.wikipedia.org

test.wikipedia.org

m.wikipedia.org

Privacy & Trackers

0 Trackers Found

Website Screenshot

In-Depth Analysis

Wikipedia.org presents a generally trustworthy profile. Its age (9063 days) and the presence of a valid SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt indicate established legitimacy. The absence of login and payment functionalities mitigates certain risks. A FlareScore of 82/100 reflects a solid security posture.

Strengths include a clear privacy policy and the absence of trackers, demonstrating a commitment to user privacy. However, the single blacklist appearance is a concern, requiring further investigation into the nature and severity of the listing.

While Wikipedia itself doesn't directly handle sensitive user data, users should exercise caution when clicking external links within articles, as these may lead to less secure sites. Verify the legitimacy of linked sources independently.

Recommendations include monitoring the blacklist status and ensuring that any embedded content from external sources is properly vetted. Users should remain vigilant about phishing attempts that might impersonate Wikipedia. Despite the high score, vigilance and critical evaluation of external links are essential for safe browsing.

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