Verifying against the live site and live WHOIS/DNS…
Common questions
Is idsoftware.com legit or a scam?
idsoftware.com was registered Nov 6, 1992 (34 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 idsoftware.com?
Nobody has completed AboutUs's owner verification for idsoftware.com. That's true of most sites here — it isn't itself a warning sign.
When was idsoftware.com registered?
idsoftware.com's registration dates to Nov 6, 1992 (34 years old), per public registration records. CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. is the registrar on record today.
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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 6, 1992 — 34 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Aug 30, 2026).
checked Sep 30, 2026
The site names id Software as the organisation behind it.
checked Sep 30, 2026
The live front page reads as an entertainment site, mainly for a general audience.
Authority 80/100— ahead of 80% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
80 is a percentile: higher than 80% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #61,425)+6
Verified continuity: 34.0 years (RDAP registration)+11
Identity corroboration (capped)+4
Security & email hygiene+5
Calibration adjustment (published map)+15
Model score: 41/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 80/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date; self-description below is the 2013 record.
1992
Domain registered (Nov 6, 1992).
2006
First tracked by AboutUs (Jun 20, 2006); profile edited 6 times through 2013.
2013
Self-description at the time:
“IdSoftware.com is the developer of popular video games”
2026
Checked today — The site's bot protection blocked AboutUs's HTTPS check; all 1 of the other checks passed (Nov 13, 2026).
✓ domain continuity 34 years registered– live check blocked the site's bot protection turned the check away Nov 13, 2026
Lifeline · idsoftware.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 34 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · one registrar since Jun 21, 2010 · 4 registrant changes since 2007 · last checked Nov 13, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredNov 6, 1992idsoftware.com was registered on Nov 6, 1992.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 9, 2026
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 3 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 3 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 11, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described idsoftware.com from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 11, 2013 (6 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Current AboutUs recordJun 22, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Nov 9, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Registrar
CSC Corporate Domains, Inc.CSC Corporate Domains, Inc.Jun 21, 2010 – Nov 13, 2026 (latest)Registrar CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. (IANA 299) in the registration data recorded, first on Jun 21, 2010 and most recently on Nov 13, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 9, 2026
Registrant
Registrant recordsJul 25, 2007 – Jun 4, 2026Registration records for idsoftware.com are held from Jul 25, 2007 to Jun 4, 2026 (317 records). 4 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 onlyRegistrant changeOct 13, 2008The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Oct 13, 2008. 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 onlyRegistrant changeJan 16, 2009The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jan 16, 2009. 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 onlyRegistrant changeJun 21, 2010The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jun 21, 2010. 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 onlyRegistrant changeJun 29, 2010The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jun 29, 2010. 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
4 registrant changes, 2007–2026
Zone file
Nameservers: idsoftware.com, swbell.netJul 25, 2007 – Aug 24, 2007Registration records listed idsoftware.com, swbell.net nameservers (ns1.swbell.net, ns2.swbell.net, satan.idsoftware.com) for idsoftware.com from Jul 25, 2007 to Aug 24, 2007.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)Nameservers: idsoftware.comNov 13, 2007 – May 26, 2010Registration records listed idsoftware.com nameservers (evolver.idsoftware.com, satan.idsoftware.com) for idsoftware.com from Nov 13, 2007 to May 26, 2010.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)DNS moved to idsoftware.comNov 13, 2007idsoftware.com's nameservers moved from idsoftware.com, swbell.net to idsoftware.com at some point between Aug 24, 2007 and Nov 13, 2007. Last seen at idsoftware.com, swbell.net: Aug 24, 2007 (registration record). First seen at idsoftware.com: Nov 13, 2007 (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: zenimax.comJun 8, 2010 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed zenimax.com nameservers (ns1.zenimax.com, ns2.zenimax.com) for idsoftware.com from Jun 8, 2010 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 zenimax.comJun 8, 2010idsoftware.com's nameservers moved from idsoftware.com to zenimax.com between May 26, 2010 and Jun 8, 2010. Last seen at idsoftware.com: May 26, 2010 (registration record). First seen at zenimax.com: Jun 8, 2010 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)Nameservers: zenimax.comOct 18, 2013 – Jan 24, 2015zenimax.com (ns1.zenimax.com, ns2.zenimax.com) were the nameservers listed for idsoftware.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Jan 24, 2015 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)Nameservers: DNS Made EasyMar 27, 2015 – Apr 3, 2018DNS Made Easy (ns0.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns1.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns2.dnsmadeeasy.com…) were the nameservers listed for idsoftware.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Mar 27, 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 EasyMar 27, 2015idsoftware.com's nameservers moved from zenimax.com to DNS Made Easy at some point between Jan 24, 2015 and Mar 27, 2015. Last seen at zenimax.com: Jan 24, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at DNS Made Easy: Mar 27, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). 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 (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)Nameservers: DNS Made EasyNameservers: DNS Made EasyApr 4, 2018 – Jun 4, 2026Registration records listed DNS Made Easy nameservers (ns0.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns1.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns2.dnsmadeeasy.com…) for idsoftware.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 4, 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 – Nov 13, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 13, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 13, 2026: ns0.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns1.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns2.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns3.dnsmadeeasy.com….Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 13, 2026
Certificate
AmazonAmazonNov 27, 2025 – Nov 13, 2026Amazon issued 2 certificates for idsoftware.com from Nov 27, 2025, the latest valid until May 12, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)DigiCert IncDigiCert IncJan 13, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026DigiCert Inc issued 5 certificates for idsoftware.com from Jan 13, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 23, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)Google Trust ServicesMar 23, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 (latest)Google Trust Services issued 15 certificates for idsoftware.com from Mar 23, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 1, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 29, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 29, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (22)
Nov 6, 1992Registration: idsoftware.com was registered on Nov 6, 1992.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 9, 2026
Jun 20, 2006 – Nov 11, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described idsoftware.com from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 11, 2013 (6 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 25, 2007 – Jun 4, 2026Registrant: Registration records for idsoftware.com are held from Jul 25, 2007 to Jun 4, 2026 (317 records). 4 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
Jul 25, 2007 – Aug 24, 2007Zone file: Registration records listed idsoftware.com, swbell.net nameservers (ns1.swbell.net, ns2.swbell.net, satan.idsoftware.com) for idsoftware.com from Jul 25, 2007 to Aug 24, 2007.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nov 13, 2007 – May 26, 2010Zone file: Registration records listed idsoftware.com nameservers (evolver.idsoftware.com, satan.idsoftware.com) for idsoftware.com from Nov 13, 2007 to May 26, 2010.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nov 13, 2007Zone file: idsoftware.com's nameservers moved from idsoftware.com, swbell.net to idsoftware.com at some point between Aug 24, 2007 and Nov 13, 2007. Last seen at idsoftware.com, swbell.net: Aug 24, 2007 (registration record). First seen at idsoftware.com: Nov 13, 2007 (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 13, 2008Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Oct 13, 2008. 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
Jan 16, 2009Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jan 16, 2009. 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
Jun 8, 2010 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed zenimax.com nameservers (ns1.zenimax.com, ns2.zenimax.com) for idsoftware.com from Jun 8, 2010 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)
Jun 8, 2010Zone file: idsoftware.com's nameservers moved from idsoftware.com to zenimax.com between May 26, 2010 and Jun 8, 2010. Last seen at idsoftware.com: May 26, 2010 (registration record). First seen at zenimax.com: Jun 8, 2010 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Jun 21, 2010 – Nov 13, 2026Registrar: Registrar CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. (IANA 299) in the registration data recorded, first on Jun 21, 2010 and most recently on Nov 13, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 9, 2026
Jun 21, 2010Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jun 21, 2010. 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
Jun 29, 2010Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jun 29, 2010. 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
Oct 18, 2013 – Jan 24, 2015Zone file: zenimax.com (ns1.zenimax.com, ns2.zenimax.com) were the nameservers listed for idsoftware.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Jan 24, 2015 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Mar 27, 2015 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: DNS Made Easy (ns0.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns1.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns2.dnsmadeeasy.com…) were the nameservers listed for idsoftware.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Mar 27, 2015 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Mar 27, 2015Zone file: idsoftware.com's nameservers moved from zenimax.com to DNS Made Easy at some point between Jan 24, 2015 and Mar 27, 2015. Last seen at zenimax.com: Jan 24, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at DNS Made Easy: Mar 27, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). 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 (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Apr 4, 2018 – Jun 4, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed DNS Made Easy nameservers (ns0.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns1.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns2.dnsmadeeasy.com…) for idsoftware.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 4, 2026. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nov 27, 2025 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: Amazon issued 2 certificates for idsoftware.com from Nov 27, 2025, the latest valid until May 12, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jan 13, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 5 certificates for idsoftware.com from Jan 13, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 23, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Mar 23, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 15 certificates for idsoftware.com from Mar 23, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 1, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 29, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 29, 2026
Jun 22, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Nov 9, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 13, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 13, 2026: ns0.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns1.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns2.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns3.dnsmadeeasy.com….Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 13, 2026