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Lifeline · atlasquest.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
On AboutUs since 2006 · one registrar since Sep 22, 2016 · no registrant change on record since 2009 · last checked Nov 1, 2026.
Registration
No registration date on file yet. AboutUs reads it from RDAP when the site is checked.
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 19, 2006 – Apr 10, 2014An AboutUs wiki page described atlasquest.com from Jun 19, 2006 to Apr 10, 2014 (6 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006“Letterboxing is an intriguing pastime combining artistic ability with delightful "treasure-hunts" in beautiful, scenic places that the whole family can enjoy. Participants seek out hidden letterboxes by following clues,…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Registrar
GoDaddy.com, LLCGoDaddy.com, LLCSep 22, 2016 – Oct 1, 2026 (latest)Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Sep 22, 2016 and most recently on Oct 1, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jul 3, 2026
Registrant
Registrant recordsApr 18, 2009 – May 1, 2026Registration records for atlasquest.com are held from Apr 18, 2009 to May 1, 2026 (46 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
No registrant changes recorded, 2009–2026
Zone file
Nameservers: atlasquest.comOct 18, 2013 – Apr 1, 2014atlasquest.com (ns1.atlasquest.com, ns2.atlasquest.com) were the nameservers listed for atlasquest.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Certificate
Let's EncryptApr 10, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026 (latest)Let's Encrypt issued 4 certificates for atlasquest.com from Apr 10, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 8, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 1, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 1, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (15)
Jun 19, 2006 – Apr 10, 2014AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described atlasquest.com from Jun 19, 2006 to Apr 10, 2014 (6 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Letterboxing is an intriguing pastime combining artistic ability with delightful "treasure-hunts" in beautiful, scenic places that the whole family can enjoy. Participants seek out hidden letterboxes by following clues,…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Apr 18, 2009 – May 1, 2026Registrant: Registration records for atlasquest.com are held from Apr 18, 2009 to May 1, 2026 (46 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 1, 2014Zone file: atlasquest.com (ns1.atlasquest.com, ns2.atlasquest.com) were the nameservers listed for atlasquest.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Apr 7, 2014 – Apr 30, 2014Zone file: Registration records listed thesodacanstove.com nameservers (ns1.thesodacanstove.com, ns2.thesodacanstove.com) for atlasquest.com from Apr 7, 2014 to Apr 30, 2014. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.
Current AboutUs recordJul 3, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 23, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Nameservers: thesodacanstove.comApr 7, 2014 – Apr 30, 2014Registration records listed thesodacanstove.com nameservers (ns1.thesodacanstove.com, ns2.thesodacanstove.com) for atlasquest.com from Apr 7, 2014 to Apr 30, 2014. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to thesodacanstove.comApr 7, 2014atlasquest.com's nameservers moved from atlasquest.com to thesodacanstove.com between Apr 1, 2014 and Apr 7, 2014. Last seen at atlasquest.com: Apr 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at thesodacanstove.com: Apr 7, 2014 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → registration record)
Nameservers: thesodacanstove.comNameservers: thesodacanstove.comMay 1, 2014 – Apr 3, 2018thesodacanstove.com (ns1.thesodacanstove.com, ns2.thesodacanstove.com) were the nameservers listed for atlasquest.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from May 1, 2014 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: thesodacanstove.comApr 4, 2018 – Jun 25, 2019Registration records listed thesodacanstove.com nameservers (ns1.thesodacanstove.com, ns2.thesodacanstove.com) for atlasquest.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 25, 2019. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: inmotionhosting.comNameservers: inmotionhosting.comDec 27, 2019 – May 1, 2026Registration records listed inmotionhosting.com nameservers (ns1.inmotionhosting.com, ns2.inmotionhosting.com) for atlasquest.com from Dec 27, 2019 to May 1, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to inmotionhosting.comDec 27, 2019atlasquest.com's nameservers moved from thesodacanstove.com to inmotionhosting.com at some point between Jun 25, 2019 and Dec 27, 2019. Last seen at thesodacanstove.com: Jun 25, 2019 (registration record). First seen at inmotionhosting.com: Dec 27, 2019 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 6 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Seen in the .com zone fileJul 28, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Jul 28, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: ns1.inmotionhosting.com, ns2.inmotionhosting.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
Google Trust Services
May 17, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026
Google Trust Services issued 4 certificates for atlasquest.com from May 17, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 7, 2026.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Apr 7, 2014Zone file: atlasquest.com's nameservers moved from atlasquest.com to thesodacanstove.com between Apr 1, 2014 and Apr 7, 2014. Last seen at atlasquest.com: Apr 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at thesodacanstove.com: Apr 7, 2014 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → registration record)
May 1, 2014 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: thesodacanstove.com (ns1.thesodacanstove.com, ns2.thesodacanstove.com) were the nameservers listed for atlasquest.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from May 1, 2014 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Sep 22, 2016 – Oct 1, 2026Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Sep 22, 2016 and most recently on Oct 1, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jul 3, 2026
Apr 4, 2018 – Jun 25, 2019Zone file: Registration records listed thesodacanstove.com nameservers (ns1.thesodacanstove.com, ns2.thesodacanstove.com) for atlasquest.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 25, 2019. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Dec 27, 2019 – May 1, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed inmotionhosting.com nameservers (ns1.inmotionhosting.com, ns2.inmotionhosting.com) for atlasquest.com from Dec 27, 2019 to May 1, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Dec 27, 2019Zone file: atlasquest.com's nameservers moved from thesodacanstove.com to inmotionhosting.com at some point between Jun 25, 2019 and Dec 27, 2019. Last seen at thesodacanstove.com: Jun 25, 2019 (registration record). First seen at inmotionhosting.com: Dec 27, 2019 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 6 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Apr 10, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 4 certificates for atlasquest.com from Apr 10, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 8, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 1, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 1, 2026
May 17, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 4 certificates for atlasquest.com from May 17, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 7, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jul 3, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 23, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Jul 28, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Jul 28, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: ns1.inmotionhosting.com, ns2.inmotionhosting.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
3 of 4 safety checks passed (Nov 5, 2026).
Registered 2004 · site is live · HTTPS valid
AtlasQuest.com - Forum and information for letterboxing participants
About Letterboxing Letterboxing is an intriguing pastime combining artistic ability with delightful "treasure-hunts" in beautiful, scenic places that the whole family can enjoy.
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Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Domain registered Jun 25, 2004 — 22 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: GoDaddy.com, LLC — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Aug 29, 2026).
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for www.atlasquest.com.
checked Sep 30, 2026
The live front page reads as a community or social site that is funded by donations or members, mainly for specialists in its field.
Authority 46/100— ahead of 46% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
46 is a percentile: higher than 46% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #288,357)+5
Verified continuity: 22.4 years (RDAP registration)+10
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+8
Model score: 25/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 46/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 73 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 73 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
What atlasquest.com said about itself, 2006
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
Letterboxing is an intriguing pastime combining artistic ability with delightful "treasure-hunts" in beautiful, scenic places that the whole family can enjoy. Participants seek out hidden letterboxes by following clues, and then record their discovery in their personal journal with the help of a rubber stamp that's part of the letterbox.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.