appstore.fb.com - robtex.com
appstore.fb.com
| CNAME | ash-appstore.fb.com | ||||||
| DNSSEC | ⚠️ Not signed | ||||||
| A | 163.114.130.26🇺🇸 FACEBOOK-1163.114.130.0/24 Facebook Corp | ||||||
| TXT | v=spf1 a ~all | ||||||
fb.com
| DNSSEC | ⚠️ Not signed | ||||||
| A | 2a03:2880:f103:83:face:b00c:0:25de🇺🇸 Facebook2a03:2880:f103::/48 , Inc. | ||||||
| A | 31.13.66.35🇺🇸 Facebook31.13.66.0/24 , Inc. | ||||||
| NS | a.ns.facebook.com ⭐ | ||||||
| NS | b.ns.facebook.com | ||||||
| NS | c.ns.facebook.com | ||||||
| NS | d.ns.facebook.com | ||||||
| MX | mxa-00082601.gslb.pphosted.com ⭐ | ||||||
| MX | mxb-00082601.gslb.pphosted.com ⭐ | ||||||
| TXT | v=spf1 redirect=_spf.fb.com | ||||||
| TXT | MS=ms56927146 | ||||||
| TXT | atlassian-domain-verification=I7HLjLnlhJiDT58wzrru2Pd/2cRWa3AKlgCjDPOO43GMP7H... | ||||||
| TXT | docusign=ad7f789d-eff1-4283-9d90-fdc9484527e1 | ||||||
| TXT | 586957ce-d11e-4efa-9fe5-a887498bf838 | ||||||
| TXT | smartsheet-site-validation=sB5xgx-1nsnQCgORYUhnyDG3Jr739OxJ | ||||||
| TXT | I2B7AuxY6G1G_NeiaHF-9A0zn-3NDBnlOBi4zItNCU8 | ||||||
| TXT | parkable-domain-verification=N89SxXel0S4pUXDFVpckFmXIO9MUvN4Or0bO_Lcb8Os= | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=Dsycvk_Ky3uQjdvuPrI_Z6A98lWghNTntdS4LuATOj8 | ||||||
| TXT | mentimeter-16bdc82d-93be-47de-a6d4-fd6adb17c403 | ||||||
| TXT | G3X1k1XGYGra1nUpTv7Rdk2wAEFHfkKIr9/4/6+Nu67Ks9cR8xaiqAZPPhis9lGD6mb/+9vygIr4Q... | ||||||
| TXT | mentimeter-8599dcd1-e0da-4326-882e-7570e7c942fb | ||||||
| TXT | smartsheet-site-validation=r-TtxwzdAh2KN_Zi6mTLGu02fz-9vQU4 | ||||||
| HTTPS | HTTP/2, HTTP/3 | ||||||
| HTTPS | HTTP/2, HTTP/3 | ||||||
| SOA | a.ns.facebook.comdns@facebook.com serial=4207849484 | ||||||
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fb.com
fb.comis a short-URL alias owned and operated by Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook, Inc.); it redirects tofacebook.comand is used to produce compact shareable links for Facebook content.
Key facts
- Owner / operator: Meta Platforms, Inc.
- TLD:
.com— gTLD - Primary purpose: Short URL alias / redirect to
facebook.com - Status: Active — redirects to
facebook.com
Related domains
facebook.com— canonical primary domain;fb.comis its short aliasmeta.com— corporate umbrella domain for Meta Platformsinstagram.com,whatsapp.com— other Meta-owned properties
WOT: SAFE (85/100)
📈 Tranco rank: #666
Overview
fb.com is a premium short domain owned by Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook, Inc.). The domain serves as a redirect and shortlink service for Facebook, the world's largest social networking platform. Meta acquired this two-letter domain to complement its main facebook.com domain, providing a concise URL for branding and link-sharing purposes.
About Meta
Meta was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and fellow Harvard students. Originally named Facebook, the company rebranded to Meta in October 2021 to reflect its expanded focus beyond social media into virtual and augmented reality. Meta's mission is to "build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible."
Key Products & Services
- Facebook — The original social network with billions of users
- Instagram — Photo and video sharing platform
- WhatsApp — Global messaging application
- Messenger — Facebook's messaging service
- Meta Quest — Virtual reality hardware and platform
The company operates on an advertising-based business model, offering its services free to users.
Technical Infrastructure
fb.com is hosted entirely on Meta's own infrastructure:
- IPv4: 57.144.220.1 (Ireland)
- IPv6: 2a03:2880:f36e:1:face:b00c:0:25de (notable "face:b00c" pattern)
- Nameservers: a/b/c/d.ns.facebook.com (self-hosted authoritative DNS)
- Mail: Handled by Proofpoint (mxa/mxb-00082601.gslb.pphosted.com)
- Protocols: Supports HTTP/2 and HTTP/3
The domain hosts 50+ subdomains including api, www, workplace, and mail. DNSSEC is not enabled on this domain.
Same first word
Similar names
DNS History
5 records (1 active, 4 former)
○A199.201.64.732015-11-10 → 2017-05-18 · 5 obs
● 2015-11-10 15:22:14
● 2017-05-18 10:55:36
○ 2017-08-08 14:45:08
○ 2026-07-01 03:30:18
○A199.201.65.162015-08-20 → 2015-08-20 · 3 obs
○ 2017-05-18 10:55:36
○ 2026-07-01 03:30:18
●CNAMEash-appstore.fb.com2026-07-01 → 2026-07-01 · 3 obs
● 2026-07-01 03:30:16
● 2026-07-01 03:30:18
○CNAMEfrc-appstore.fb.com2015-08-20 → 2015-08-20 · 3 obs
○ 2015-11-10 15:22:14
○ 2026-07-01 03:30:18
○CNAMEprn-appstore.fb.com2015-11-10 → 2017-08-08 · 5 obs
● 2015-11-10 15:22:14
● 2017-08-08 14:45:08
○ 2026-07-01 03:30:16
○ 2026-07-01 03:30:18
🔍 DNS Trace
📋 Delegation Chain
| Zone | Nameservers | Glue |
|---|---|---|
| com | a.gtld-servers.net, e.gtld-servers.net, b.gtld-servers.net, m.gtld-servers.net... | - |
| fb.com | a.ns.facebook.com, b.ns.facebook.com, c.ns.facebook.com, d.ns.facebook.com | 8 records |
✅ Authoritative Response
Server:129.134.30.12
NS records: a.ns.facebook.com, b.ns.facebook.com, c.ns.facebook.com, d.ns.facebook.com
🔒 DNSSEC Status
⚠️ Insecure (no DNSSEC)
No DS record for fb.com (unsigned zone)
⏱️ Timing
Total: 846ms | Queries: -
📄 Records
| Type | Count | Sample Data |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | 1 | ash-appstore.fb.com |
📌 Glue Records Collected
Total: 8
Out-of-bailiwick: 8 (a.ns.facebook.com, a.ns.facebook.com, b.ns.facebook.com...)
Analysis
IP Addresses
appstore.fb.com directs to one IP number, which is 163.114.130.26.
Other host names share IP numbers with appstore.fb.com; ash-appstore.fb.com is one such example.