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Depression.com
Depression.com is a health information site providing facts about depression, including guidance on managing and living with the condition. It is aimed at individuals seeking to understand depression as a medical condition. The site's contact information is registered to GlaxoSmithKline, a global pharmaceutical company based in Philadelphia, PA.
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
On AboutUs since 2006 · 1 registrar change since May 31, 2007 · 2 registrant changes since 2007 · last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Registration
No registration date on file yet. AboutUs reads it from RDAP when the site is checked.
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageJun 19, 2006 – Dec 31, 2007An AboutUs wiki page described depression.com from Jun 19, 2006 to Dec 31, 2007 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006“Facts about depression, including how to manage it and how to live with this medical condition.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006Current AboutUs record
Registrar
easyDNS Technologies, Inc.easyDNS Technologies, Inc.May 31, 2007 – Mar 25, 2017Registrar easyDNS Technologies, Inc. (IANA 469) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for depression.com, from May 31, 2007 to Mar 25, 2017.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)Safenames Ltd
Registrant
Registrant recordsMay 31, 2007 – Jun 8, 2026Registration records for depression.com are held from May 31, 2007 to Jun 8, 2026 (245 records). 2 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. 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
Zone file
Nameservers: easydns.comNameservers: easydns.comMay 31, 2007 – Jan 30, 2013Registration records listed easydns.com nameservers (ns1.easydns.com, ns2.easydns.com, remote1.easydns.com…) for depression.com from May 31, 2007 to Jan 30, 2013.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
ZeroSSL GmbHJul 25, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026ZeroSSL GmbH issued 1 certificate for depression.com from Jul 25, 2026, the latest valid until Oct 23, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)Let's EncryptSep 23, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (24)
Jun 19, 2006 – Dec 31, 2007AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described depression.com from Jun 19, 2006 to Dec 31, 2007 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Facts about depression, including how to manage it and how to live with this medical condition.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
May 31, 2007 – Mar 25, 2017Registrar: Registrar easyDNS Technologies, Inc. (IANA 469) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for depression.com, from May 31, 2007 to Mar 25, 2017.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
May 31, 2007 – Jun 8, 2026Registrant: Registration records for depression.com are held from May 31, 2007 to Jun 8, 2026 (245 records). 2 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. 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
May 31, 2007 – Jan 30, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed easydns.com nameservers (ns1.easydns.com, ns2.easydns.com, remote1.easydns.com…) for depression.com from May 31, 2007 to Jan 30, 2013.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jun 23, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 (latest)
Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.
Source: AboutUs checks
Safenames Ltd
Apr 15, 2017 – Nov 11, 2026 (latest)
Registrar Safenames Ltd (IANA 447) in the registration data recorded, first on Apr 15, 2017 and most recently on Nov 11, 2026.
Source: RDAP, fetched Jun 23, 2026
Registrant changeAug 21, 2016The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Aug 21, 2016. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Registrant changeApr 15, 2017The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Apr 15, 2017. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
2 registrant changes, 2007–2026
Nameservers: isexpired.net
Apr 16, 2013
Registration records listed isexpired.net nameservers (domain.isexpired.net, website.isexpired.net) for depression.com from Apr 16, 2013 to Apr 16, 2013.
Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to isexpired.netApr 16, 2013depression.com's nameservers moved from easydns.com to isexpired.net at some point between Jan 30, 2013 and Apr 16, 2013. Last seen at easydns.com: Jan 30, 2013 (registration record). First seen at isexpired.net: Apr 16, 2013 (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)
Nameservers: easydns.comJul 15, 2013 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed easydns.com nameservers (ns1.easydns.com, ns2.easydns.com, remote1.easydns.com…) for depression.com from Jul 15, 2013 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 easydns.comJul 15, 2013depression.com's nameservers moved from isexpired.net to easydns.com at some point between Apr 16, 2013 and Jul 15, 2013. Last seen at isexpired.net: Apr 16, 2013 (registration record). First seen at easydns.com: Jul 15, 2013 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 3 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: easydns.comOct 18, 2013 – Apr 1, 2016easydns.com (ns1.easydns.com, ns2.easydns.com, remote1.easydns.com…) were the nameservers listed for depression.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 1, 2016 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: easydns.comApr 2, 2016 – Mar 25, 2017Registration records listed easydns.com nameservers (ns1.easydns.com, ns2.easydns.com, remote1.easydns.com…) for depression.com from Apr 2, 2016 to Mar 25, 2017. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: idp365.netApr 15, 2017 – Apr 2, 2018Registration records listed idp365.net nameservers (dns1.idp365.net, dns2.idp365.net, dns3.idp365.net) for depression.com from Apr 15, 2017 to Apr 2, 2018. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to idp365.netApr 15, 2017depression.com's nameservers moved from easydns.com to idp365.net between Mar 25, 2017 and Apr 15, 2017. Last seen at easydns.com: Mar 25, 2017 (registration record). First seen at idp365.net: Apr 15, 2017 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: idp365.netApr 3, 2018idp365.net (dns1.idp365.net, dns2.idp365.net, dns3.idp365.net) were the nameservers listed for depression.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Apr 3, 2018 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: idp365.netNameservers: idp365.netApr 4, 2018 – Jun 11, 2022Registration records listed idp365.net nameservers (dns1.idp365.net, dns2.idp365.net, dns3.idp365.net) for depression.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 11, 2022. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: safenames.com, safenames.net, safenames.orgNameservers: safenames.com, safenames.net, safenames.orgAug 19, 2022 – Jun 8, 2026Registration records listed safenames.com, safenames.net, safenames.org nameservers (dns1.safenames.com, dns2.safenames.net, dns3.safenames.org) for depression.com from Aug 19, 2022 to Jun 8, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to safenames.com, safenames.net, safenames.orgAug 19, 2022depression.com's nameservers moved from idp365.net to safenames.com, safenames.net, safenames.org at some point between Jun 11, 2022 and Aug 19, 2022. Last seen at idp365.net: Jun 11, 2022 (registration record). First seen at safenames.com, safenames.net, safenames.org: Aug 19, 2022 (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 – Nov 15, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 15, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 15, 2026: dns1.safenames.com, dns2.safenames.net, dns3.safenames.org.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 15, 2026
Let's Encrypt issued 1 certificate for depression.com from Sep 23, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 22, 2026.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Apr 16, 2013
Zone file: Registration records listed isexpired.net nameservers (domain.isexpired.net, website.isexpired.net) for depression.com from Apr 16, 2013 to Apr 16, 2013.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Apr 16, 2013Zone file: depression.com's nameservers moved from easydns.com to isexpired.net at some point between Jan 30, 2013 and Apr 16, 2013. Last seen at easydns.com: Jan 30, 2013 (registration record). First seen at isexpired.net: Apr 16, 2013 (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)
Jul 15, 2013 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed easydns.com nameservers (ns1.easydns.com, ns2.easydns.com, remote1.easydns.com…) for depression.com from Jul 15, 2013 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 15, 2013Zone file: depression.com's nameservers moved from isexpired.net to easydns.com at some point between Apr 16, 2013 and Jul 15, 2013. Last seen at isexpired.net: Apr 16, 2013 (registration record). First seen at easydns.com: Jul 15, 2013 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 3 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 18, 2013 – Apr 1, 2016Zone file: easydns.com (ns1.easydns.com, ns2.easydns.com, remote1.easydns.com…) were the nameservers listed for depression.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 1, 2016 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Apr 2, 2016 – Mar 25, 2017Zone file: Registration records listed easydns.com nameservers (ns1.easydns.com, ns2.easydns.com, remote1.easydns.com…) for depression.com from Apr 2, 2016 to Mar 25, 2017. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Aug 21, 2016Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Aug 21, 2016. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Apr 15, 2017 – Nov 11, 2026Registrar: Registrar Safenames Ltd (IANA 447) in the registration data recorded, first on Apr 15, 2017 and most recently on Nov 11, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jun 23, 2026
Apr 15, 2017Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Apr 15, 2017. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Apr 15, 2017 – Apr 2, 2018Zone file: Registration records listed idp365.net nameservers (dns1.idp365.net, dns2.idp365.net, dns3.idp365.net) for depression.com from Apr 15, 2017 to Apr 2, 2018. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Apr 15, 2017Zone file: depression.com's nameservers moved from easydns.com to idp365.net between Mar 25, 2017 and Apr 15, 2017. Last seen at easydns.com: Mar 25, 2017 (registration record). First seen at idp365.net: Apr 15, 2017 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Apr 3, 2018Zone file: idp365.net (dns1.idp365.net, dns2.idp365.net, dns3.idp365.net) were the nameservers listed for depression.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Apr 3, 2018 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Apr 4, 2018 – Jun 11, 2022Zone file: Registration records listed idp365.net nameservers (dns1.idp365.net, dns2.idp365.net, dns3.idp365.net) for depression.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 11, 2022. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Aug 19, 2022 – Jun 8, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed safenames.com, safenames.net, safenames.org nameservers (dns1.safenames.com, dns2.safenames.net, dns3.safenames.org) for depression.com from Aug 19, 2022 to Jun 8, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Aug 19, 2022Zone file: depression.com's nameservers moved from idp365.net to safenames.com, safenames.net, safenames.org at some point between Jun 11, 2022 and Aug 19, 2022. Last seen at idp365.net: Jun 11, 2022 (registration record). First seen at safenames.com, safenames.net, safenames.org: Aug 19, 2022 (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)
Jun 23, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Jul 25, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026Certificate: ZeroSSL GmbH issued 1 certificate for depression.com from Jul 25, 2026, the latest valid until Oct 23, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 15, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 15, 2026: dns1.safenames.com, dns2.safenames.net, dns3.safenames.org.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 15, 2026
Sep 23, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 1 certificate for depression.com from Sep 23, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 22, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Automated safety checks
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Current facts
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latest result
Domain registered Apr 10, 1995 — 31 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: SafeNames Ltd. — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Aug 20, 2026).
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for depression.com.
checked Oct 3, 2026
Parts of the description above no longer match the live site, so it may be out of date.
We withhold an authority number until independent evidence (global rank, link-graph presence) has accrued. The facts we do have about this site are shown below — we'd rather say “not enough signals yet” than invent a low score.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 90 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 90 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 depression.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
Facts about depression, including how to manage it and how to live with this medical condition.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.