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Rank #6,754Updated November 10, 2026

brainpickings.org

The Marginalian – Marginalia on our search for meaning.

brainpickings.org is registered with Cloudflare, Inc. since August 16, 2008 (18.2 years). The registration expires on August 16, 2032. The site runs on WordPress, WP Super Cache, Cloudflare and 7 other technologies. Its email security grade is D. Its SSL certificate is issued by Google Trust Services and is valid for 54 more days.

Domain age
18.2 yrs
Technologies
10
Email security
D
SSL days left
54

Registration

RegistrarCloudflare, Inc.
IANA ID1910
RegisteredAugust 16, 2008
ExpiresAugust 16, 2032
UpdatedAugust 12, 2026
Statusclient transfer prohibited
Name serverscarla.ns.cloudflare.com, maciej.ns.cloudflare.com
DNSSECNot signed

DNS records

TypeValueTTL
A104.21.19.151300
A172.67.186.199300
MXaspmx.l.google.com 1300
MXaspmx2.googlemail.com 10300
MXaspmx3.googlemail.com 10300
MXalt1.aspmx.l.google.com 5300
MXalt2.aspmx.l.google.com 5300
NScarla.ns.cloudflare.com86400
NSmaciej.ns.cloudflare.com86400
TXTfacebook-domain-verification=p426gr7iccj6pr5hu8pshy1v5l01ck300
TXTgoogle-site-verification=e0PRUSqijUZefdQAeBErxwyYYzwma7G3o3US_X4hjJA300
TXTv=spf1 mx a include:_spf.google.com include:spf.mandrillapp.com include:spf.braintreegateway.com include:servers.mcsv.net -all300
AAAA2606:4700:3030::ac43:bac7300
AAAA2606:4700:3035::6815:1397300

Technology stack

Email marketing
JavaScript library
Programming language
Video
WordPress plugin

SSL certificate

ValidValid
IssuerUS, WE1, Google Trust Services
ExpiresJanuary 4, 2027
Days remaining54
ProtocolTLSv1.3
Namesbrainpickings.org, *.brainpickings.org

Email security

DScore 59/100 across SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MTA-STS and BIMI.
  • warnDMARC policy is none (monitoring only). Spoofed mail is still delivered.
  • warnDMARC has no rua= address, so you receive no reports about mail sent as your domain.
  • warnNo MTA-STS: mail sent to you can be downgraded to an unencrypted connection.
  • warnNo TLS-RPT record, so you won't hear about failed encrypted deliveries.
  • warnNo BIMI record (optional: shows your logo next to your emails in supporting inboxes).
  • goodSPF record found.
  • goodSPF ends with -all: servers you have not listed are rejected (hard fail).
  • goodDKIM keys found (selector: k2).
  • good5 MX record(s) found. Mail is handled by Google Workspace.

Homepage metadata

TitleThe Marginalian – Marginalia on our search for meaning.
Languageen-US
IndexableYes
Word count5598

About brainpickings.org

Who is the registrar of brainpickings.org?

brainpickings.org is registered with Cloudflare, Inc. (IANA ID 1910).

When does brainpickings.org expire?

The current registration of brainpickings.org expires on August 16, 2032. It was first registered on August 16, 2008.

What technology does brainpickings.org use?

We detected 10 technologies on brainpickings.org, including WP Super Cache, Cloudflare, WordPress, Mailchimp, Adobe Fonts, jQuery.

Does brainpickings.org protect its email with SPF and DMARC?

brainpickings.org scores 59/100 (grade D) for email security. DMARC policy is none (monitoring only). Spoofed mail is still delivered. DMARC has no rua= address, so you receive no reports about mail sent as your domain.

What are the name servers of brainpickings.org?

brainpickings.org uses carla.ns.cloudflare.com, maciej.ns.cloudflare.com.