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Common questions
Is beliefnet.com legit or a scam?
AboutUs doesn't label sites "legit" or "a scam": this page lists the dated registration, DNS, HTTPS, mail-authentication and safety checks we could verify, each with its source, so you can decide for yourself.
Who owns beliefnet.com?
Nobody has completed AboutUs's owner verification for beliefnet.com. That's true of most sites here — it isn't itself a warning sign.
Correct a description, link or other detail. Submissions are reviewed before publication.
The site's bot protection blocked AboutUs's HTTPS check; all 1 of the other checks passed (Oct 31, 2026).
Registered 1997 · AboutUs's live check was blocked by the site's bot protection
BeliefNet.com Inspiration, spirituality, faith, and religion
Beliefnet.com is a spirituality and faith website offering inspiration, prayer tools, meditation resources, and bible study guides across a wide range of religious and spiritual traditions. It serves people exploring their own faith or other spiritual paths, from Christianity and Buddhism to Hinduism and beyond. The site, operated by Belief, Inc., describes itself as the largest spirituality and faith website and also hosts a welcoming community for interfaith discovery.
AboutUs has not vetted this site. Everything below is what we could measure automatically. Anything you do on the site — paying, sharing personal details, downloading — is between you and the site, not AboutUs.
Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Belief, Inc. — company name on record since 2006; still matches the live site.
latest result
Domain registered May 22, 1997 — 29 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: NameCheap, Inc. — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Jul 27, 2026).
checked Sep 29, 2026
The site names Beliefnet, Inc as the organisation behind it.
checked Sep 29, 2026
The live front page reads as a news or media site that publishes free content supported by ads, mainly for a general audience.
Authority 75/100— ahead of 75% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
75 is a percentile: higher than 75% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #26,940)+8
Verified continuity: 29.4 years (RDAP registration)+11
Identity corroboration (capped)+4
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+13
Model score: 38/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 75/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
What beliefnet.com said about itself, 2007
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
2007
Beliefnety is the largest spirituality and faith website. Whether your are exploring your own religion or other spiritual traditions, you will find inspiration, prayer tools, spritual teachers and an welcoming community. You will also find devotional tools such as bible study guides and online meditations.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date; self-description below is the 2014 record.
1997
Domain registered (May 22, 1997).
2006
First tracked by AboutUs (Jun 19, 2006); profile edited 9 times through 2014.
2014
Self-description at the time:
“BeliefNet.com Inspiration, spirituality, faith, and religion”
2026
Checked today — The site's bot protection blocked AboutUs's HTTPS check; all 1 of the other checks passed (Oct 31, 2026).
✓ name continuity same company name for 20 years✓ domain continuity 29 years registered– live check blocked the site's bot protection turned the check away Oct 31, 2026
Lifeline · beliefnet.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 29 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · 1 registrar change since Jul 3, 2011 · 3 ownership changes since 2007 · last checked Oct 30, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredMay 22, 1997beliefnet.com was registered on May 22, 1997.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 20, 2026
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 71 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 71 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
No caution flags in the available scoring observations; this is not a complete safety assessment
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 19, 2006 – Apr 17, 2014An AboutUs wiki page described beliefnet.com from Jun 19, 2006 to Apr 17, 2014 (9 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2007Jul 1, 2007“Beliefnety is the largest spirituality and faith website. Whether your are exploring your own religion or other spiritual traditions, you will find inspiration, prayer tools, spritual teachers and an welcoming community…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007Current AboutUs recordJun 22, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 20, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Registrar
GoDaddy.com, LLCGoDaddy.com, LLCJul 3, 2011 – Dec 14, 2022Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for beliefnet.com, from Jul 3, 2011 to Dec 14, 2022.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)NAMECHEAP INCNAMECHEAP INCApr 5, 2023 – Oct 30, 2026 (latest)Registrar NAMECHEAP INC (IANA 1068) in the registration data recorded, first on Apr 5, 2023 and most recently on Oct 30, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 20, 2026
Ownership
Ownership recordsJul 14, 2007 – Jun 6, 2026Registration records for beliefnet.com are held from Jul 14, 2007 to Jun 6, 2026 (406 records). 3 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization onlyOwnership changeSep 11, 2013The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Sep 11, 2013. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization onlyOwnership changeNov 24, 2017The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 24, 2017. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization onlyOwnership changeMay 9, 2019The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded May 9, 2019. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
3 ownership changes, 2007–2026
Zone file
Nameservers: ihost.comJul 14, 2007 – Dec 2, 2007Registration records listed ihost.com nameservers (chiussxdns01.chicago.mebs.ihost.com, chiussxdns02.chicago.mebs.ihost.com, nkdnicin01.newark.colo.ihost.com…) for beliefnet.com from Jul 14, 2007 to Dec 2, 2007.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)Nameservers: datapipe.netDec 22, 2007 – Feb 13, 2011Registration records listed datapipe.net nameservers (ns1.datapipe.net, ns2.datapipe.net) for beliefnet.com from Dec 22, 2007 to Feb 13, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)DNS moved to datapipe.netDec 22, 2007beliefnet.com's nameservers moved from ihost.com to datapipe.net between Dec 2, 2007 and Dec 22, 2007. Last seen at ihost.com: Dec 2, 2007 (registration record). First seen at datapipe.net: Dec 22, 2007 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)Nameservers: Amazon Route 53Jul 3, 2011 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed Amazon Route 53 nameservers (ns-1457.awsdns-54.org, ns-1711.awsdns-21.co.uk, ns-278.awsdns-34.com…) for beliefnet.com from Jul 3, 2011 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)DNS moved to Amazon Route 53Jul 3, 2011beliefnet.com's nameservers moved from datapipe.net to Amazon Route 53 at some point between Feb 13, 2011 and Jul 3, 2011. Last seen at datapipe.net: Feb 13, 2011 (registration record). First seen at Amazon Route 53: Jul 3, 2011 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 5 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)Nameservers: Amazon Route 53Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018Amazon Route 53 (ns-1457.awsdns-54.org, ns-1711.awsdns-21.co.uk, ns-278.awsdns-34.com…) were the nameservers listed for beliefnet.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)Nameservers: Amazon Route 53Nameservers: Amazon Route 53Apr 4, 2018 – Nov 21, 2024Registration records listed Amazon Route 53 nameservers (ns-1457.awsdns-54.org, ns-1711.awsdns-21.co.uk, ns-278.awsdns-34.com…) for beliefnet.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Nov 21, 2024. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)Nameservers: CloudflareJan 29, 2025 – Jun 6, 2026Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (gabriel.ns.cloudflare.com, jasmine.ns.cloudflare.com) for beliefnet.com from Jan 29, 2025 to Jun 6, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)DNS moved to CloudflareJan 29, 2025beliefnet.com's nameservers moved from Amazon Route 53 to Cloudflare at some point between Nov 21, 2024 and Jan 29, 2025. Last seen at Amazon Route 53: Nov 21, 2024 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Jan 29, 2025 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 2 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 fileSep 8, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 30, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 30, 2026: gabriel.ns.cloudflare.com, jasmine.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 30, 2026
Certificate
AmazonAmazonMay 28, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026Amazon issued 3 certificates for beliefnet.com from May 28, 2025, the latest valid until Apr 13, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)Sectigo LimitedSectigo LimitedJan 10, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Sectigo Limited issued 2 certificates for beliefnet.com from Jan 10, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 10, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)Let's EncryptApr 3, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 66 certificates for beliefnet.com from Apr 3, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 28, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)ZeroSSL GmbHApr 7, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026ZeroSSL GmbH issued 2 certificates for beliefnet.com from Apr 7, 2026, the latest valid until Sep 30, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)Google Trust ServicesApr 27, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 (latest)Google Trust Services issued 11 certificates for beliefnet.com from Apr 27, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 19, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 17, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 17, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (25)
May 22, 1997Registration: beliefnet.com was registered on May 22, 1997.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 20, 2026
Jun 19, 2006 – Apr 17, 2014AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described beliefnet.com from Jun 19, 2006 to Apr 17, 2014 (9 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2007AboutUs record: “Beliefnety is the largest spirituality and faith website. Whether your are exploring your own religion or other spiritual traditions, you will find inspiration, prayer tools, spritual teachers and an welcoming community…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007
Jul 14, 2007 – Jun 6, 2026Ownership: Registration records for beliefnet.com are held from Jul 14, 2007 to Jun 6, 2026 (406 records). 3 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jul 14, 2007 – Dec 2, 2007Zone file: Registration records listed ihost.com nameservers (chiussxdns01.chicago.mebs.ihost.com, chiussxdns02.chicago.mebs.ihost.com, nkdnicin01.newark.colo.ihost.com…) for beliefnet.com from Jul 14, 2007 to Dec 2, 2007.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Dec 22, 2007 – Feb 13, 2011Zone file: Registration records listed datapipe.net nameservers (ns1.datapipe.net, ns2.datapipe.net) for beliefnet.com from Dec 22, 2007 to Feb 13, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Dec 22, 2007Zone file: beliefnet.com's nameservers moved from ihost.com to datapipe.net between Dec 2, 2007 and Dec 22, 2007. Last seen at ihost.com: Dec 2, 2007 (registration record). First seen at datapipe.net: Dec 22, 2007 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Jul 3, 2011 – Dec 14, 2022Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for beliefnet.com, from Jul 3, 2011 to Dec 14, 2022.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jul 3, 2011 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed Amazon Route 53 nameservers (ns-1457.awsdns-54.org, ns-1711.awsdns-21.co.uk, ns-278.awsdns-34.com…) for beliefnet.com from Jul 3, 2011 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jul 3, 2011Zone file: beliefnet.com's nameservers moved from datapipe.net to Amazon Route 53 at some point between Feb 13, 2011 and Jul 3, 2011. Last seen at datapipe.net: Feb 13, 2011 (registration record). First seen at Amazon Route 53: Jul 3, 2011 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 5 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)
Sep 11, 2013Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Sep 11, 2013. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: Amazon Route 53 (ns-1457.awsdns-54.org, ns-1711.awsdns-21.co.uk, ns-278.awsdns-34.com…) were the nameservers listed for beliefnet.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nov 24, 2017Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 24, 2017. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Apr 4, 2018 – Nov 21, 2024Zone file: Registration records listed Amazon Route 53 nameservers (ns-1457.awsdns-54.org, ns-1711.awsdns-21.co.uk, ns-278.awsdns-34.com…) for beliefnet.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Nov 21, 2024. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
May 9, 2019Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded May 9, 2019. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Apr 5, 2023 – Oct 30, 2026Registrar: Registrar NAMECHEAP INC (IANA 1068) in the registration data recorded, first on Apr 5, 2023 and most recently on Oct 30, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 20, 2026
Jan 29, 2025 – Jun 6, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (gabriel.ns.cloudflare.com, jasmine.ns.cloudflare.com) for beliefnet.com from Jan 29, 2025 to Jun 6, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jan 29, 2025Zone file: beliefnet.com's nameservers moved from Amazon Route 53 to Cloudflare at some point between Nov 21, 2024 and Jan 29, 2025. Last seen at Amazon Route 53: Nov 21, 2024 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Jan 29, 2025 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 2 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)
May 28, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: Amazon issued 3 certificates for beliefnet.com from May 28, 2025, the latest valid until Apr 13, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jan 10, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 2 certificates for beliefnet.com from Jan 10, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 10, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Apr 3, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 66 certificates for beliefnet.com from Apr 3, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 28, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Apr 7, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Certificate: ZeroSSL GmbH issued 2 certificates for beliefnet.com from Apr 7, 2026, the latest valid until Sep 30, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Apr 27, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 11 certificates for beliefnet.com from Apr 27, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 19, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 17, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 17, 2026
Jun 22, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 20, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 30, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 30, 2026: gabriel.ns.cloudflare.com, jasmine.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 30, 2026