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Rank #121Updated November 10, 2026

gnu.org

The GNU Operating System and the Free Software Movement

gnu.org is registered with Gandi SAS since November 24, 1995 (31.0 years). The registration expires on November 23, 2027. The site runs on HSTS, Apache HTTP Server. Its email security grade is C. Its SSL certificate is issued by Let's Encrypt and is valid for 87 more days.

Domain age
31.0 yrs
Technologies
2
Email security
C
SSL days left
87

Registration

RegistrarGandi SAS
IANA ID81
RegisteredNovember 24, 1995
ExpiresNovember 23, 2027
UpdatedSeptember 29, 2026
Statusclient transfer prohibited
Name serversns1.gnu.org, ns2.gnu.org, ns4.gnu.org
DNSSECNot signed

DNS records

TypeValueTTL
A209.51.188.116300
MXeggs.gnu.org 10300
NSns4.gnu.org300
NSns1.gnu.org300
NSns2.gnu.org300
CAAissue 0 letsencrypt.org300
TXTv=spf1 ip4:209.51.188.0/24 ip6:2001:470:142::/48 ip4:18.4.89.21 ip4:15.204.209.91 ip6:2604:2dc0:101:200::1d07 -all300
AAAA2001:470:142:5::116300

Technology stack

Security

SSL certificate

ValidValid
IssuerUS, YR1, Let's Encrypt
ExpiresFebruary 5, 2027
Days remaining87
ProtocolTLSv1.3
Namesclasspath.org, digitalspeech.org, donate.digitalspeech.org, dotgnu.org, emacs.org, glibc.gnu.org, gnewsense.org, gnu.org, gnukids.org, gplfaq.org, hurd.gnu.org, ipv6.nongnu.org

Email security

CScore 65/100 across SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MTA-STS and BIMI.
  • warnDMARC policy is none (monitoring only). Spoofed mail is still delivered.
  • 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).
  • goodDMARC aggregate reports are sent to mailto:[email protected].
  • goodDKIM keys found (selector: selector1).
  • good1 MX record(s) found.

Homepage metadata

TitleThe GNU Operating System and the Free Software Movement
DescriptionSince 1983, developing the free Unix style operating system GNU, so that computer users can have the freedom to share and improve the software they use.
Languageen
IndexableYes
Word count1113

About gnu.org

Who is the registrar of gnu.org?

gnu.org is registered with Gandi SAS (IANA ID 81).

When does gnu.org expire?

The current registration of gnu.org expires on November 23, 2027. It was first registered on November 24, 1995.

What technology does gnu.org use?

We detected 2 technologies on gnu.org, including HSTS, Apache HTTP Server.

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

gnu.org scores 65/100 (grade C) for email security. DMARC policy is none (monitoring only). Spoofed mail is still delivered. No MTA-STS: mail sent to you can be downgraded to an unencrypted connection.

What are the name servers of gnu.org?

gnu.org uses ns4.gnu.org, ns1.gnu.org, ns2.gnu.org.