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Lifeline · caringbridge.org over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 24 years ago · on AboutUs since 2014 · 1 registrar change since Oct 22, 2011 · 3 ownership changes since 2011 · last checked Sep 1, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredNov 20, 2001caringbridge.org was registered on Nov 20, 2001.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 1, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageFeb 12, 2014An AboutUs wiki page described caringbridge.org from Feb 12, 2014 to Feb 12, 2014 (1 edit).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2014
Registrar
Network Solutions, LLC (R63-LROR)Oct 22, 2011 – Mar 27, 2014Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (R63-LROR) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for caringbridge.org, from Oct 22, 2011 to Mar 27, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)Network Solutions, LLC
Ownership
Ownership recordsOct 22, 2011 – May 11, 2026Registration records for caringbridge.org are held from Oct 22, 2011 to May 11, 2026 (105 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
Zone file
Nameservers: DNS Made EasyNameservers: DNS Made EasyOct 22, 2011 – Dec 12, 2016Registration records listed DNS Made Easy nameservers (ns10.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns11.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns12.dnsmadeeasy.com…) for caringbridge.org from Oct 22, 2011 to Dec 12, 2016.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
Network Solutions L.L.C.Network Solutions L.L.C.Jun 7, 2013 – Jun 14, 2018Network Solutions L.L.C. issued 2 certificates for caringbridge.org from Jun 7, 2013, the latest valid until Jun 14, 2018.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)Amazon
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (19)
Nov 20, 2001Registration: caringbridge.org was registered on Nov 20, 2001.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 1, 2026
Oct 22, 2011 – Mar 27, 2014Registrar: Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (R63-LROR) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for caringbridge.org, from Oct 22, 2011 to Mar 27, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Oct 22, 2011 – May 11, 2026Ownership: Registration records for caringbridge.org are held from Oct 22, 2011 to May 11, 2026 (105 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
Oct 22, 2011 – Dec 12, 2016Zone file: Registration records listed DNS Made Easy nameservers (ns10.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns11.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns12.dnsmadeeasy.com…) for caringbridge.org from Oct 22, 2011 to Dec 12, 2016.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jun 7, 2013 – Jun 14, 2018Certificate: Network Solutions L.L.C. issued 2 certificates for caringbridge.org from Jun 7, 2013, the latest valid until Jun 14, 2018.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Jul 1, 2014
“CaringBridge is a nonprofit committed to bringing friends and family together during any form of health journey. Start a site today for you or a loved one!”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2014
Current AboutUs recordJun 21, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 20, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Network Solutions, LLCJul 11, 2016 – Oct 29, 2026 (latest)Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the registration data recorded, first on Jul 11, 2016 and most recently on Oct 29, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 1, 2026
Ownership change
Mar 9, 2018
The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Mar 9, 2018. Who it changed to is in the full report.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Ownership changeJun 26, 2020The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jun 26, 2020. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Ownership changeJul 2, 2022The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jul 2, 2022. 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, 2011–2026
Nameservers: Amazon Route 53
Nameservers: Amazon Route 53Apr 20, 2017 – May 11, 2026Registration records listed Amazon Route 53 nameservers (ns-1302.awsdns-34.org, ns-1645.awsdns-13.co.uk, ns-181.awsdns-22.com…) for caringbridge.org from Apr 20, 2017 to May 11, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to Amazon Route 53Apr 20, 2017caringbridge.org's nameservers moved from DNS Made Easy to Amazon Route 53 at some point between Dec 12, 2016 and Apr 20, 2017. Last seen at DNS Made Easy: Dec 12, 2016 (registration record). First seen at Amazon Route 53: Apr 20, 2017 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 4 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)
Amazon
Oct 6, 2017 – Oct 31, 2026
Amazon issued 40 certificates for caringbridge.org from Oct 6, 2017, the latest valid until May 2, 2027.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Let's EncryptLet's EncryptJun 29, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 114 certificates for caringbridge.org from Jun 29, 2024, the latest valid until Jan 25, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
GlobalSign nv-saGlobalSign nv-saOct 23, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026GlobalSign nv-sa issued 2 certificates for caringbridge.org from Oct 23, 2025, the latest valid until Apr 27, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
DigiCert IncApr 26, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026DigiCert Inc issued 7 certificates for caringbridge.org from Apr 26, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 14, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Google Trust ServicesMay 22, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Google Trust Services issued 5 certificates for caringbridge.org from May 22, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 18, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Feb 12, 2014
AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described caringbridge.org from Feb 12, 2014 to Feb 12, 2014 (1 edit).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2014AboutUs record: “CaringBridge is a nonprofit committed to bringing friends and family together during any form of health journey. Start a site today for you or a loved one!”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2014
Jul 11, 2016 – Oct 29, 2026Registrar: Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the registration data recorded, first on Jul 11, 2016 and most recently on Oct 29, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 1, 2026
Apr 20, 2017 – May 11, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed Amazon Route 53 nameservers (ns-1302.awsdns-34.org, ns-1645.awsdns-13.co.uk, ns-181.awsdns-22.com…) for caringbridge.org from Apr 20, 2017 to May 11, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Apr 20, 2017Zone file: caringbridge.org's nameservers moved from DNS Made Easy to Amazon Route 53 at some point between Dec 12, 2016 and Apr 20, 2017. Last seen at DNS Made Easy: Dec 12, 2016 (registration record). First seen at Amazon Route 53: Apr 20, 2017 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 4 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)
Oct 6, 2017 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: Amazon issued 40 certificates for caringbridge.org from Oct 6, 2017, the latest valid until May 2, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Mar 9, 2018Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Mar 9, 2018. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jun 26, 2020Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jun 26, 2020. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jul 2, 2022Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jul 2, 2022. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jun 29, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 114 certificates for caringbridge.org from Jun 29, 2024, the latest valid until Jan 25, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Oct 23, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: GlobalSign nv-sa issued 2 certificates for caringbridge.org from Oct 23, 2025, the latest valid until Apr 27, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Apr 26, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 7 certificates for caringbridge.org from Apr 26, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 14, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
May 22, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 5 certificates for caringbridge.org from May 22, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 18, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 21, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 20, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
2 of 4 safety checks passed (Oct 31, 2026).
Registered 2001 · site is live · HTTPS valid
CaringBridge is a nonprofit that creates private websites for people to share health updates and coordinate support during medical events or health challenges. The platform serves patients, families, and friends seeking a centralized place to communicate during health journeys.
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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 Nov 20, 2001 — 24 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: Network Solutions, LLC — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Jul 22, 2026).
Authority 69/100— ahead of 69% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
69 is a percentile: higher than 69% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #18,618)+8
Verified continuity: 24.9 years (RDAP registration)+11
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+14
Model score: 35/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 69/100 — 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 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.
What caringbridge.org said about itself, 2014
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
2014
CaringBridge is a nonprofit committed to bringing friends and family together during any form of health journey. Start a site today for you or a loved one!
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.