ns1.wordpress.com - dns.ninja
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 | v=spf1 include:_spf.automattic.com include:servers.mcsv.net include:_spf-wwd.... | ||||||
| TXT | yahoo-verification-key=GqtxTvPQ+tFgwrCg9xNl6srlPSpDkTIj6q9YzADxxdE= | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=CW2JYOoHSXW8x6QyQO_a0edu0gNOKsLIHcO49QquLdU | ||||||
| TXT | openai-domain-verification=dv-AKnzAsfVXHG2wucO1Bcx2JC7 | ||||||
| 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: #99
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 → 2026-07-14 · 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
● 2026-07-14 05:23:44
●A2a04:fa87:ffff::c6b5:74092017-01-06 → 2026-07-14 · 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
● 2026-07-14 05:23:44
○A72.233.69.142009-07-04 → 2009-07-04 · 3 obs
○ 2015-09-02 15:31:18
○ 2026-07-14 05:23:44
🔍 DNS Trace
📋 Delegation Chain
| Zone | Nameservers | Glue |
|---|---|---|
| com | c.gtld-servers.net, d.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:198.181.116.9
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: 413ms | 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
The name server ns1.wordpress.com provides DNS authority for dealsified.com, chuckthewriter.blog, home-connections.org, taralazar.com, lamebook.com and tens of thousands of other domains.
The name servers ns2.wordpress.com and ns3.wordpress.com are often paired with ns1.wordpress.com.
Mail Server Role
Mail for tiptaptrip.com, lustesser.de, durera.com, pipocos.com, alouetteelectric.com and a few other domains is handled by ns1.wordpress.com.
As mail servers, ns2.wordpress.com, ns3.wordpress.com and durera-com.mail.protection.outlook.com are often used in combination with ns1.wordpress.com.
IP Addresses
ns1.wordpress.com resolves to the IP addresses 198.181.116.9 and 2a04:fa87:ffff::c6b5:7409
heidijoydesigns.com, byhool.com, ns1.automattic.net plus two other host names have IP numbers in common with ns1.wordpress.com.