Verifying against the live site and live WHOIS/DNS…
Common questions
Is dustygroove.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 dustygroove.com?
Nobody has completed AboutUs's owner verification for dustygroove.com. That's true of most sites here — it isn't itself a warning sign.
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
Domain registered Feb 23, 1996 — 30 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: Cloudflare, Inc. — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Sep 27, 2026).
checked Sep 30, 2026
The site names dustygroove as the organisation behind it.
checked Sep 30, 2026
The live front page reads as an online shop that sells products, mainly for the public as customers.
Authority 67/100— ahead of 67% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
67 is a percentile: higher than 67% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #126,981)+6
Verified continuity: 30.7 years (RDAP registration)+11
Identity corroboration (capped)+4
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+11
Model score: 34/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 67/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
What dustygroove.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
Mailing list: After you submit your comments, you will be able to add yourself to our newsletter mailing list. Or, you can just go directly to the newsletter page.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.
1996
Domain registered (Feb 23, 1996).
2026
Checked today — The site's bot protection blocked AboutUs's HTTPS check; all 1 of the other checks passed (Oct 30, 2026).
✓ domain continuity 30 years registered– live check blocked the site's bot protection turned the check away Oct 30, 2026
Lifeline · dustygroove.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 30 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · 2 registrar changes since Sep 16, 2011 · 2 ownership changes since 2007 · last checked Oct 30, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredFeb 23, 1996dustygroove.com was registered on Feb 23, 1996.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 27, 2026
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 69 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 69 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 20, 2006 – Nov 4, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described dustygroove.com from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 4, 2013 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006“Mailing list: After you submit your comments, you will be able to add yourself to our newsletter mailing list. Or, you can just go directly to the newsletter page.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006Current AboutUs recordJul 3, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 22, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Registrar
Network Solutions, LLCSep 16, 2011 – Jul 15, 2012Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for dustygroove.com, from Sep 16, 2011 to Jul 15, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)Pair DomainsPair DomainsNov 13, 2013 – Jan 31, 2026Registrar Pair Domains (IANA 99) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for dustygroove.com, from Nov 13, 2013 to Jan 31, 2026.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)Cloudflare, Inc.Apr 6, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 (latest)Registrar Cloudflare, Inc. (IANA 1910) in the registration data recorded, first on Apr 6, 2026 and most recently on Oct 30, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 27, 2026
Ownership
Ownership recordsJul 30, 2007 – Jun 26, 2026Registration records for dustygroove.com are held from Jul 30, 2007 to Jun 26, 2026 (86 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 onlyOwnership changeNov 13, 2013The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 13, 2013. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization onlyOwnership changeMay 3, 2017The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded May 3, 2017. 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
Zone file
Nameservers: ns0.com, pair.comNameservers: ns0.com, pair.comJul 30, 2007 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed ns0.com, pair.com nameservers (ns0.ns0.com, ns16.pair.com) for dustygroove.com from Jul 30, 2007 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)Nameservers: ns0.com, pair.comOct 18, 2013 – Jun 1, 2014ns0.com, pair.com (ns0.ns0.com, ns16.pair.com) were the nameservers listed for dustygroove.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Jun 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)Nameservers: Oracle DynJan 24, 2015 – Nov 1, 2015Oracle Dyn (ns1.p24.dynect.net, ns2.p24.dynect.net, ns3.p24.dynect.net…) were the nameservers listed for dustygroove.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Jan 24, 2015 to Nov 1, 2015 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)DNS moved to Oracle DynJan 24, 2015dustygroove.com's nameservers moved from ns0.com, pair.com to Oracle Dyn at some point between Jun 1, 2014 and Jan 24, 2015. Last seen at ns0.com, pair.com: Jun 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at Oracle Dyn: Jan 24, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 8 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)Nameservers: DNS Made EasyDec 1, 2015 – Apr 3, 2018DNS Made Easy (ns1.p24.dynect.net, ns2.p24.dynect.net, ns3.p24.dynect.net…) were the nameservers listed for dustygroove.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Dec 1, 2015 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)DNS moved to DNS Made EasyDec 1, 2015dustygroove.com's nameservers moved from Oracle Dyn to DNS Made Easy between Nov 1, 2015 and Dec 1, 2015. Last seen at Oracle Dyn: Nov 1, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at DNS Made Easy: Dec 1, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)Nameservers: DNS Made EasyApr 4, 2018 – May 10, 2019Registration records listed DNS Made Easy nameservers (ns1.p24.dynect.net, ns2.p24.dynect.net, ns3.p24.dynect.net…) for dustygroove.com from Apr 4, 2018 to May 10, 2019. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)Nameservers: CloudflareNameservers: CloudflareJun 28, 2019 – Jun 26, 2026Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (bart.ns.cloudflare.com, dahlia.ns.cloudflare.com) for dustygroove.com from Jun 28, 2019 to Jun 26, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)DNS moved to CloudflareJun 28, 2019dustygroove.com's nameservers moved from DNS Made Easy to Cloudflare at some point between May 10, 2019 and Jun 28, 2019. Last seen at DNS Made Easy: May 10, 2019 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Jun 28, 2019 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 49 days 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: bart.ns.cloudflare.com, dahlia.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 30, 2026
Certificate
Google Trust ServicesApr 21, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 (latest)Google Trust Services issued 21 certificates for dustygroove.com from Apr 21, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 13, 2027. Seen in use on Sep 27, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Sep 27, 2026Sectigo LimitedAug 3, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026Sectigo Limited issued 1 certificate for dustygroove.com from Aug 3, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 17, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (22)
Feb 23, 1996Registration: dustygroove.com was registered on Feb 23, 1996.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 27, 2026
Jun 20, 2006 – Nov 4, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described dustygroove.com from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 4, 2013 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Mailing list: After you submit your comments, you will be able to add yourself to our newsletter mailing list. Or, you can just go directly to the newsletter page.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Jul 30, 2007 – Jun 26, 2026Ownership: Registration records for dustygroove.com are held from Jul 30, 2007 to Jun 26, 2026 (86 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 30, 2007 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed ns0.com, pair.com nameservers (ns0.ns0.com, ns16.pair.com) for dustygroove.com from Jul 30, 2007 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)
Sep 16, 2011 – Jul 15, 2012Registrar: Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for dustygroove.com, from Sep 16, 2011 to Jul 15, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Oct 18, 2013 – Jun 1, 2014Zone file: ns0.com, pair.com (ns0.ns0.com, ns16.pair.com) were the nameservers listed for dustygroove.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Jun 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nov 13, 2013 – Jan 31, 2026Registrar: Registrar Pair Domains (IANA 99) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for dustygroove.com, from Nov 13, 2013 to Jan 31, 2026.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Nov 13, 2013Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 13, 2013. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jan 24, 2015 – Nov 1, 2015Zone file: Oracle Dyn (ns1.p24.dynect.net, ns2.p24.dynect.net, ns3.p24.dynect.net…) were the nameservers listed for dustygroove.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Jan 24, 2015 to Nov 1, 2015 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Jan 24, 2015Zone file: dustygroove.com's nameservers moved from ns0.com, pair.com to Oracle Dyn at some point between Jun 1, 2014 and Jan 24, 2015. Last seen at ns0.com, pair.com: Jun 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at Oracle Dyn: Jan 24, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 8 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Dec 1, 2015 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: DNS Made Easy (ns1.p24.dynect.net, ns2.p24.dynect.net, ns3.p24.dynect.net…) were the nameservers listed for dustygroove.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Dec 1, 2015 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Dec 1, 2015Zone file: dustygroove.com's nameservers moved from Oracle Dyn to DNS Made Easy between Nov 1, 2015 and Dec 1, 2015. Last seen at Oracle Dyn: Nov 1, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at DNS Made Easy: Dec 1, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
May 3, 2017Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded May 3, 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 – May 10, 2019Zone file: Registration records listed DNS Made Easy nameservers (ns1.p24.dynect.net, ns2.p24.dynect.net, ns3.p24.dynect.net…) for dustygroove.com from Apr 4, 2018 to May 10, 2019. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jun 28, 2019 – Jun 26, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (bart.ns.cloudflare.com, dahlia.ns.cloudflare.com) for dustygroove.com from Jun 28, 2019 to Jun 26, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jun 28, 2019Zone file: dustygroove.com's nameservers moved from DNS Made Easy to Cloudflare at some point between May 10, 2019 and Jun 28, 2019. Last seen at DNS Made Easy: May 10, 2019 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Jun 28, 2019 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 49 days 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 6, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026Registrar: Registrar Cloudflare, Inc. (IANA 1910) in the registration data recorded, first on Apr 6, 2026 and most recently on Oct 30, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 27, 2026
Apr 21, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 21 certificates for dustygroove.com from Apr 21, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 13, 2027. Seen in use on Sep 27, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Sep 27, 2026
Jul 3, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 22, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Aug 3, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 1 certificate for dustygroove.com from Aug 3, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 17, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
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: bart.ns.cloudflare.com, dahlia.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 30, 2026