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Is danawa.com legit or a scam?
danawa.com was registered Nov 15, 2002 (23 years old), per public registration records. 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 danawa.com?
Nobody has completed AboutUs's owner verification for danawa.com. That's true of most sites here — it isn't itself a warning sign.
When was danawa.com registered?
danawa.com's registration dates to Nov 15, 2002 (23 years old), per public registration records. ConnectWave co.,Ltd is the registrar on record today.
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1 of 2 safety checks passed (Oct 31, 2026).
Registered 2002 · AboutUs could not get a response over HTTPS when it checked (Oct 31, 2026)
Danawa is a South Korean price-comparison site for online products, displaying the lowest prices from shopping malls with secure payment systems (escrow), alongside product photos, detailed descriptions, and consumer reviews.
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 23 years ago · on AboutUs since 2007 · 2 registrar changes since Jun 29, 2007 · 2 ownership changes since 2007 · last checked Oct 31, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredNov 15, 2002danawa.com was registered on Nov 15, 2002.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 24, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageMay 3, 2007 – Nov 12, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described danawa.com from May 3, 2007 to Nov 12, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Registrar
Inames Co., Ltd. dba inames.co.krInames Co., Ltd. dba inames.co.krJun 29, 2007 – Mar 13, 2014Registrar Inames Co., Ltd. dba inames.co.kr in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for danawa.com, from Jun 29, 2007 to Mar 13, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)INAMES CO., LTD.
Ownership
Ownership recordsJun 29, 2007 – Jun 25, 2026Registration records for danawa.com are held from Jun 29, 2007 to Jun 25, 2026 (216 records). 2 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: danawa.comNameservers: danawa.comOct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018danawa.com (ns1.danawa.com, ns2.danawa.com) were the nameservers listed for danawa.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)
Certificate
AmazonAmazonJul 12, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026Amazon issued 3 certificates for danawa.com from Jul 12, 2025, the latest valid until Jan 3, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)DigiCert Inc
20052010201520202025Apr ’26← last 12 months, drawn wider
Every dated fact on this lifeline (18)
Nov 15, 2002Registration: danawa.com was registered on Nov 15, 2002.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 24, 2026
May 3, 2007 – Nov 12, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described danawa.com from May 3, 2007 to Nov 12, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jun 29, 2007 – Mar 13, 2014Registrar: Registrar Inames Co., Ltd. dba inames.co.kr in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for danawa.com, from Jun 29, 2007 to Mar 13, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jun 29, 2007 – Jun 25, 2026Ownership: Registration records for danawa.com are held from Jun 29, 2007 to Jun 25, 2026 (216 records). 2 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 1, 2007AboutUs record: “다나와는 온라인 전제품에 대한 가격비교 사이트 입니다. 안전구매시스템(전자보증,Escrow)을 갖춘 쇼핑몰의 최저 가격 정보를 보여드리며, 다양한 각도의 상품 사진, 상세 설명, 소비자 의견 등을 한곳에서 볼 수 있습니다. 즐거운 비교 쇼핑,다나와!”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018danawa.com (ns1.danawa.com, ns2.danawa.com) were the nameservers listed for danawa.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).
Automated safety checks
DNS (passed)
HTTPS (failed)
Make sure the site responds over HTTPS with a valid certificate.
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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 15, 2002 — 23 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: ConnectWave co.,Ltd — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Oct 31, 2026).
checked Oct 3, 2026
Said about itself in 2007
Jul 1, 2007
“다나와는 온라인 전제품에 대한 가격비교 사이트 입니다. 안전구매시스템(전자보증,Escrow)을 갖춘 쇼핑몰의 최저 가격 정보를 보여드리며, 다양한 각도의 상품 사진, 상세 설명, 소비자 의견 등을 한곳에서 볼 수 있습니다. 즐거운 비교 쇼핑,다나와!”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007
Current AboutUs recordJun 24, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 20, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
INAMES CO., LTD.
Jul 9, 2016 – Sep 8, 2023
Registrar INAMES CO., LTD. (IANA 444) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for danawa.com, from Jul 9, 2016 to Sep 8, 2023.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
ConnectWave co.,LtdConnectWave co.,LtdOct 22, 2023 – Oct 31, 2026 (latest)Registrar ConnectWave co.,Ltd (IANA 1491) in the registration data recorded, first on Oct 22, 2023 and most recently on Oct 31, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 24, 2026
Ownership change
Oct 22, 2023
The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Oct 22, 2023. Who it changed to is in the full report.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Ownership changeNov 3, 2025The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 3, 2025. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
2 ownership changes, 2007–2026
Nameservers: danawa.com
Nameservers: danawa.comApr 4, 2018 – Jun 25, 2026Registration records listed danawa.com nameservers (ns1.danawa.com, ns2.danawa.com) for danawa.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 25, 2026. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 31, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 31, 2026: ns1.danawa.com, ns2.danawa.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 31, 2026
DigiCert Inc
Oct 14, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026
DigiCert Inc issued 4 certificates for danawa.com from Oct 14, 2025, the latest valid until Mar 25, 2027.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Sectigo LimitedSectigo LimitedNov 20, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026Sectigo Limited issued 1 certificate for danawa.com from Nov 20, 2025, the latest valid until Dec 20, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
GlobalSign nv-saGlobalSign nv-saJan 5, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026GlobalSign nv-sa issued 3 certificates for danawa.com from Jan 5, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 16, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Let's EncryptMar 19, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 8 certificates for danawa.com from Mar 19, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 26, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jul 9, 2016 – Sep 8, 2023Registrar: Registrar INAMES CO., LTD. (IANA 444) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for danawa.com, from Jul 9, 2016 to Sep 8, 2023.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Apr 4, 2018 – Jun 25, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed danawa.com nameservers (ns1.danawa.com, ns2.danawa.com) for danawa.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 25, 2026. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Oct 22, 2023 – Oct 31, 2026Registrar: Registrar ConnectWave co.,Ltd (IANA 1491) in the registration data recorded, first on Oct 22, 2023 and most recently on Oct 31, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 24, 2026
Oct 22, 2023Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Oct 22, 2023. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jul 12, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: Amazon issued 3 certificates for danawa.com from Jul 12, 2025, the latest valid until Jan 3, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Oct 14, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 4 certificates for danawa.com from Oct 14, 2025, the latest valid until Mar 25, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Nov 3, 2025Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 3, 2025. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Nov 20, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 1 certificate for danawa.com from Nov 20, 2025, the latest valid until Dec 20, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jan 5, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: GlobalSign nv-sa issued 3 certificates for danawa.com from Jan 5, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 16, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Mar 19, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 8 certificates for danawa.com from Mar 19, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 26, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 24, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 20, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 31, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 31, 2026: ns1.danawa.com, ns2.danawa.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 31, 2026
The live front page reads as an online shop, mainly for the public as customers.
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 #13,995)+8
Verified continuity: 24.0 years (RDAP registration)+10
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+15
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.
No caution flags in the available scoring observations; this is not a complete safety assessment
What danawa.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
다나와는 온라인 전제품에 대한 가격비교 사이트 입니다. 안전구매시스템(전자보증,Escrow)을 갖춘 쇼핑몰의 최저 가격 정보를 보여드리며, 다양한 각도의 상품 사진, 상세 설명, 소비자 의견 등을 한곳에서 볼 수 있습니다. 즐거운 비교 쇼핑,다나와!
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.
2002
Domain registered (Nov 15, 2002).
2007
First tracked by AboutUs (May 3, 2007); profile edited 2 times through 2013.