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ns1.wordpress.com
| DNSSEC | ⚠️ Not signed | ||||||
| A | 2a04:fa87:ffff::c6b5:7409🇮🇪 Automattic2a04:fa87:ffff::/48 | ||||||
| PTR | ns1.wordpress.com | ||||||
| A | 198.181.116.9🇺🇸 Automattic198.181.116.0/24 Route Object | ||||||
wordpress.com
| DNSSEC | ⚠️ Not signed | ||||||
| A | 192.0.78.9🇺🇸 Automattic192.0.78.0/24 Route Object | ||||||
| A | 192.0.78.17🇺🇸 Automattic192.0.78.0/24 Route Object | ||||||
| NS | ns1.wordpress.com ⭐ | ||||||
| NS | ns2.wordpress.com | ||||||
| NS | ns3.wordpress.com | ||||||
| NS | ns4.wordpress.com | ||||||
| MX | mx-ams.automattic.com ⭐ | ||||||
| MX | mx-dfw.automattic.com ⭐ | ||||||
| TXT | openai-domain-verification=dv-AKnzAsfVXHG2wucO1Bcx2JC7 | ||||||
| TXT | v=spf1 include:_spf.automattic.com include:servers.mcsv.net include:_spf-wwd.... | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=CW2JYOoHSXW8x6QyQO_a0edu0gNOKsLIHcO49QquLdU | ||||||
| TXT | yahoo-verification-key=GqtxTvPQ+tFgwrCg9xNl6srlPSpDkTIj6q9YzADxxdE= | ||||||
| SOA | ns1.wordpress.commmmmmm@gmail.com 2005-07-18 #85 | ||||||
rank #35 globally
rank #26 in the tld
wordpress.com
WordPress.com is a hosted blogging and website platform operated by Automattic. It provides users with an easy way to create sites without managing servers.
Key facts
- Owner / operator: Automattic
- TLD:
.com— gTLD - Primary purpose: hosted blogging and website builder
- Status: active
Notable subdomains or services
*.wordpress.com– individual blogs and sites hosted on the WordPress.com service
Related domains
wordpress.org– the open‑source WordPress software for self‑hosted sites
Semrush Rank:#2,972 Keywords:241,123 Traffic:861,672/mo
WOT: SAFE (71/100)
📈 Tranco rank: #100
WordPress.com
WordPress.com is a managed website and blogging platform owned by Automattic, founded in 2005. It provides an all-in-one solution for creating websites, blogs, and online stores without requiring technical expertise or self-hosting.
Key Services
- Managed WordPress Hosting - Lightning-fast, secure hosting with zero downtime and unmetered bandwidth
- Website Builder - Drag-and-drop editor with 200+ customizable themes
- Domain Registration - Popular extensions (.com, .org, .net) with competitive pricing
- Newsletter Platform - Built-in email newsletters with unlimited subscribers on free plans
- E-commerce - Full online store capabilities with payment processing
- Professional Email - Custom email addresses included with hosting plans
Notable Features
- Global CDN for fast content delivery worldwide
- Multi-layer security including firewalls, encryption, DDoS protection
- Content ownership - Users retain full rights to their content and followers
- Available in 30+ languages
- WordPress VIP enterprise tier for large organizations (used by Salesforce, Al Jazeera)
WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
WordPress.com is the hosted, managed version of WordPress - users get a website without managing servers. WordPress.org is the open-source software that can be self-hosted. Both are connected through Automattic, co-founded by WordPress creator Matt Mullenweg.
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Same first word
Similar names
DNS History
3 records (2 active, 1 former)
●A198.181.116.92015-09-02 → 2026-07-21 · 6 obs
● 2015-09-02 15:31:18
● 2026-04-29 13:12:26
○ 2026-04-29 13:43:36
● 2026-04-29 14:13:56
● 2026-07-21 06:35:46
●A2a04:fa87:ffff::c6b5:74092017-01-06 → 2026-07-21 · 6 obs
● 2017-01-06 04:59:00
● 2026-04-29 13:12:26
○ 2026-04-29 13:43:36
● 2026-04-29 14:13:56
● 2026-07-21 06:35:46
○A72.233.69.142009-07-04 → 2009-07-04 · 3 obs
○ 2015-09-02 15:31:18
○ 2026-07-21 06:35:46
🔍 DNS Trace
📋 Delegation Chain
| Zone | Nameservers | Glue |
|---|---|---|
| com | c.gtld-servers.net, k.gtld-servers.net, e.gtld-servers.net, f.gtld-servers.net... | - |
| wordpress.com | ns1.wordpress.com, ns2.wordpress.com, ns3.wordpress.com, ns4.wordpress.com | 8 records |
✅ Authoritative Response
Server:192.0.74.9
NS records: ns1.wordpress.com, ns2.wordpress.com, ns3.wordpress.com, ns4.wordpress.com
🔒 DNSSEC Status
⚠️ Insecure (no DNSSEC)
No DS record for wordpress.com (unsigned zone)
⏱️ Timing
Total: 222ms | Queries: -
📄 Records
| Type | Count | Sample Data |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 198.181.116.9 |
| AAAA | 1 | 2a04:fa87:ffff::c6b5:7409 |
📌 Glue Records Collected
Total: 8
In-bailiwick: 8 (ns1.wordpress.com, ns1.wordpress.com, ns2.wordpress.com...)
Analysis
Name Server Role
Tens of thousands of domains — among them dealsified.com, chuckthewriter.blog, home-connections.org, taralazar.com and lamebook.com — use ns1.wordpress.com as a name server.
It is common to find ns2.wordpress.com and ns3.wordpress.com serving as name servers together with ns1.wordpress.com.
Mail Server Role
ns1.wordpress.com is an MX host for tiptaptrip.com, lustesser.de, durera.com, pipocos.com, alouetteelectric.com and a few other domains.
ns2.wordpress.com, ns3.wordpress.com and durera-com.mail.protection.outlook.com tend to be used as mail servers in tandem with ns1.wordpress.com.
IP Addresses
ns1.wordpress.com points to the IP addresses 198.181.116.9 and 2a04:fa87:ffff::c6b5:7409
heidijoydesigns.com, byhool.com, ns1.automattic.net and two other host names share IP numbers with ns1.wordpress.com.