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Rank #4,253Updated November 10, 2026

joelonsoftware.com

Joel on Software

joelonsoftware.com is registered with Name.com, Inc. since July 29, 2000 (26.3 years). The registration expires on June 1, 2027. The site runs on React, WordPress, Universal Analytics and 9 other technologies. Its email security grade is F. Its SSL certificate is issued by Google Trust Services and is valid for 54 more days.

Domain age
26.3 yrs
Technologies
12
Email security
F
SSL days left
54

Registration

RegistrarName.com, Inc.
IANA ID625
RegisteredJuly 29, 2000
ExpiresJune 1, 2027
UpdatedSeptember 30, 2019
Statusclient transfer prohibited
Name serversns1mtw.name.com, ns2nsw.name.com, ns3flt.name.com, ns4hmp.name.com
DNSSECNot signed

DNS records

TypeValueTTL
A199.16.172.204300
A199.16.173.181300
MXmxny1.fogcreek.com 10300
NSns1mtw.name.com300
NSns2nsw.name.com300
NSns3flt.name.com300
NSns4hmp.name.com300
TXTv=spf1 mx mx:nsp11.fogcreek.com ip4:207.99.73.234 -all300

Technology stack

JavaScript framework
Programming language
Security
Web server
WordPress plugin

Analytics and advertising IDs

google_analytics:UA-225715-5

SSL certificate

ValidValid
IssuerUS, WR1, Google Trust Services
ExpiresJanuary 3, 2027
Days remaining54
ProtocolTLSv1.3
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Email security

FScore 30/100 across SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MTA-STS and BIMI.
  • badNo DMARC record. Receivers have no instructions for mail that fails SPF and DKIM, and you get no reports about who sends as your domain.
  • warnNo DKIM key found at common selectors (google, selector1, selector2, default, k1, k2, s1, s2, ...). DKIM may still use a custom selector we cannot guess.
  • 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).
  • good1 MX record(s) found.

Homepage metadata

TitleJoel on Software
DescriptionA weblog by Joel Spolsky, a programmer working in New York City, about software and software companies.
Languageen-US
IndexableYes
Word count1587

About joelonsoftware.com

Who is the registrar of joelonsoftware.com?

joelonsoftware.com is registered with Name.com, Inc. (IANA ID 625).

When does joelonsoftware.com expire?

The current registration of joelonsoftware.com expires on June 1, 2027. It was first registered on July 29, 2000.

What technology does joelonsoftware.com use?

We detected 12 technologies on joelonsoftware.com, including Universal Analytics, WordPress, Font Awesome, Google Fonts, React, jQuery.

Does joelonsoftware.com protect its email with SPF and DMARC?

joelonsoftware.com scores 30/100 (grade F) for email security. No DMARC record. Receivers have no instructions for mail that fails SPF and DKIM, and you get no reports about who sends as your domain. No DKIM key found at common selectors (google, selector1, selector2, default, k1, k2, s1, s2, ...). DKIM may still use a custom selector we cannot guess.

What are the name servers of joelonsoftware.com?

joelonsoftware.com uses ns1mtw.name.com, ns2nsw.name.com, ns3flt.name.com, ns4hmp.name.com.