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Rank #6,776Updated November 10, 2026

thoughtcatalog.com

Thought Catalog | Thought Catalog is a digital youth culture magazine dedicated to your stories and ideas.

thoughtcatalog.com is registered with GoDaddy.com, LLC since August 13, 2008 (18.2 years). The registration expires on August 13, 2028. The site runs on WordPress, Google Ad Manager, Comscore and 7 other technologies. Its email security grade is D. Its SSL certificate is issued by Let's Encrypt and is valid for 39 more days.

Domain age
18.2 yrs
Technologies
10
Email security
D
SSL days left
39

Registration

RegistrarGoDaddy.com, LLC
IANA ID146
RegisteredAugust 13, 2008
ExpiresAugust 13, 2028
UpdatedSeptember 5, 2022
Statusclient delete prohibited, client renew prohibited, client transfer prohibited, client update prohibited
Name serversns1.wordpress.com, ns2.wordpress.com, ns3.wordpress.com, ns4.wordpress.com
DNSSECNot signed

DNS records

TypeValueTTL
A192.0.66.1601883
MXaspmx.l.google.com 13600
MXaspmx2.googlemail.com 103600
MXalt2.aspmx.l.google.com 53600
MXalt1.aspmx.l.google.com 53600
MXaspmx3.googlemail.com 103600
NSns1.wordpress.com86400
NSns2.wordpress.com86400
NSns3.wordpress.com86400
TXTv=spf1 a mx include:spf.mtasv.net include:_spf.google.com ~all3600
TXTgoogle-site-verification=lH_ff923jPEgkvVRGHnitZ0C7Ka0-ck8sx3IubmY0jI3600
TXTgoogle-site-verification=3xDmYDU4snhOkUikWlMiHexO5xC2GqLnrGKifqUJrj43600
TXTccee7b170b2740a1bddcd0e9a78730373600
TXTtollbit-domain-verification=d84a30e08912d46e320cbbbd918b9345d1dd60bdc88dd4e71c76a8a0d3d1bbf83600
TXT_globalsign-domain-verification=SQONiBgTxRVzPPtIHjei_IUGCiAa0KxoVWFw1QfVes3600

Technology stack

Programming language
Security
Web server
WordPress plugin

Analytics and advertising IDs

google_analytics:G-FGZCB1N8XX

SSL certificate

ValidValid
IssuerUS, YE1, Let's Encrypt
ExpiresDecember 19, 2026
Days remaining39
ProtocolTLSv1.3
Namesthoughtcatalog.com

Email security

DScore 63/100 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 marked as suspicious (soft fail).
  • goodDMARC aggregate reports are sent to mailto:[email protected].
  • goodDKIM keys found (selector: google, k2).
  • good5 MX record(s) found. Mail is handled by Google Workspace.

Homepage metadata

TitleThought Catalog | Thought Catalog is a digital youth culture magazine dedicated to your stories and ideas.
Languageen-US
Canonicalhttps://thoughtcatalog.com/
Structured dataOrganization
IndexableYes
Word count3697

About thoughtcatalog.com

Who is the registrar of thoughtcatalog.com?

thoughtcatalog.com is registered with GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA ID 146).

When does thoughtcatalog.com expire?

The current registration of thoughtcatalog.com expires on August 13, 2028. It was first registered on August 13, 2008.

What technology does thoughtcatalog.com use?

We detected 10 technologies on thoughtcatalog.com, including Google Ad Manager, Comscore, Google Analytics 4, Quantcast Measure, WordPress, WordPress VIP.

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

thoughtcatalog.com scores 63/100 (grade D) 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 thoughtcatalog.com?

thoughtcatalog.com uses ns1.wordpress.com, ns2.wordpress.com, ns3.wordpress.com.