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Common questions
Is ikea.com legit or a scam?
ikea.com was registered Jul 29, 1995 (31 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 ikea.com?
Nobody has completed AboutUs's owner verification for ikea.com. That's true of most sites here — it isn't itself a warning sign.
When was ikea.com registered?
ikea.com's registration dates to Jul 29, 1995 (31 years old), per public registration records. CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. is the registrar on record today.
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Registered 1995 · site is live · HTTPS valid
Hej! Welcome to IKEA Global
IKEA sells furniture, home accessories, and home furnishings for customers seeking affordable design and everyday living solutions. The site offers product catalogs, design inspiration, and home-improvement ideas across multiple countries and languages.
Authority 98/100— ahead of 98% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
98 is a percentile: higher than 98% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #634)+11
Verified continuity: 31.3 years (RDAP registration)+11
Identity corroboration (capped)+4
Security & email hygiene+5
Calibration adjustment (published map)+22
Model score: 53/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 98/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
What ikea.com said about itself, 2006–2010
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (3 versions). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
Since its humble beginnings in Sweden in 1958, Ikea has risen to become a common household name around the world, with over 200 stores in over 30 countries. Applying the Costco high volume model to home furnishings, IKEA focuses on "providing functional, well-designed furniture at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them."
2007
Since its humble beginnings in Sweden in1958, 1958(May), Ikea has risen to become a common household name around the world, with over 200 stores in over 30 countries. Applying the Costco high volume model to home furnishings, IKEA focuses on "providing functional, well-designed furniture at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them."
2010
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date; self-description below is the 2013 record.
1995
Domain registered (Jul 29, 1995).
2006
First tracked by AboutUs (Jun 20, 2006); profile edited 42 times through 2013.
2013
Self-description at the time:
“IKEA.com - Worldwide home furnishing specialists.”
✓ domain continuity 31 years registered✓ live verified Oct 28, 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
Since its humble beginnings in Sweden in 1958(May), Ikea has risen to become a common household name around the world, withover 200 stores in over30 50 countries. Applying the Costco high volume model to home furnishings, IKEA focuses on "providing functional, well-designed furniture at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them."
Now
IKEA sells furniture, home accessories, and home furnishings for customers seeking affordable design and everyday living solutions. The site offers product catalogs, design inspiration, and home-improvement ideas across multiple countries and languages.
AboutUs summary of the current website, Sep 30, 2026.
Lifeline · ikea.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 31 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · 2 registrar changes since Jul 3, 2011 · 1 ownership change since 2011 · last checked Oct 25, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredJul 29, 1995ikea.com was registered on Jul 29, 1995.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 25, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 20, 2006 – Nov 12, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described ikea.com from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 12, 2013 (42 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Registrar
MELBOURNE IT, LTD. D/B/A INTERNET NAMES WORLDWIDEJul 3, 2011 – Sep 21, 2012Registrar MELBOURNE IT, LTD. D/B/A INTERNET NAMES WORLDWIDE in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for ikea.com, from Jul 3, 2011 to Sep 21, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)Melbourne IT Ltd
Ownership
Ownership recordsJul 3, 2011 – Jun 17, 2026Registration records for ikea.com are held from Jul 3, 2011 to Jun 17, 2026 (832 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is 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: nstld.comJul 3, 2011 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed nstld.com nameservers (a4.nstld.com, f4.nstld.com, g4.nstld.com…) for ikea.com from Jul 3, 2011 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)
Certificate
DigiCert IncJun 13, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026DigiCert Inc issued 10 certificates for ikea.com from Jun 13, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 26, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)Google Trust ServicesAug 28, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (23)
Jul 29, 1995Registration: ikea.com was registered on Jul 29, 1995.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 25, 2026
Jun 20, 2006 – Nov 12, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described ikea.com from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 12, 2013 (42 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Since its humble beginnings in Sweden in 1958, Ikea has risen to become a common household name around the world, with over 200 stores in over 30 countries. Applying the Costco high volume model to home furnishings, IKE…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Jul 1, 2007AboutUs record: “Since its humble beginnings in Sweden in 1958(May), Ikea has risen to become a common household name around the world, with over 200 stores in over 30 countries. Applying the Costco high volume model to home furnishings…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007
Jul 1, 2010AboutUs record: “Since its humble beginnings in Sweden in 1958(May), Ikea has risen to become a common household name around the world, with stores in over 50 countries. Applying the Costco high volume model to home furnishings, IKEA fo…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2010
Said about itself in 2006
Jul 1, 2006
“Since its humble beginnings in Sweden in 1958, Ikea has risen to become a common household name around the world, with over 200 stores in over 30 countries. Applying the Costco high volume model to home furnishings, IKE…”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Said about itself in 2007Jul 1, 2007“Since its humble beginnings in Sweden in 1958(May), Ikea has risen to become a common household name around the world, with over 200 stores in over 30 countries. Applying the Costco high volume model to home furnishings…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007
Said about itself in 2010Jul 1, 2010“Since its humble beginnings in Sweden in 1958(May), Ikea has risen to become a common household name around the world, with stores in over 50 countries. Applying the Costco high volume model to home furnishings, IKEA fo…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2010
Current AboutUs recordJun 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Oct 25, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Dec 20, 2013 – Feb 23, 2014
Registrar Melbourne IT Ltd (IANA 13) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for ikea.com, from Dec 20, 2013 to Feb 23, 2014.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
CSC Corporate Domains, Inc.CSC Corporate Domains, Inc.Apr 15, 2014 – Oct 11, 2026 (latest)Registrar CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. (IANA 299) in the registration data recorded, first on Apr 15, 2014 and most recently on Oct 11, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 25, 2026
Ownership change
Apr 15, 2014
The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Apr 15, 2014. Who it changed to is in the full report.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
1 ownership change, 2011–2026
Nameservers: nstld.com
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018
nstld.com (a4.nstld.com, f4.nstld.com, g4.nstld.com…) were the nameservers listed for ikea.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).
Nameservers: nstld.comApr 4, 2018 – Nov 19, 2019Registration records listed nstld.com nameservers (a4.nstld.com, f4.nstld.com, g4.nstld.com…) for ikea.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Nov 19, 2019. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: cscdns.net, cscdns.ukNameservers: cscdns.net, cscdns.ukNov 25, 2019 – Jun 17, 2026Registration records listed cscdns.net, cscdns.uk nameservers (udns1.cscdns.net, udns2.cscdns.uk) for ikea.com from Nov 25, 2019 to Jun 17, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to cscdns.net, cscdns.ukNov 25, 2019ikea.com's nameservers moved from nstld.com to cscdns.net, cscdns.uk between Nov 19, 2019 and Nov 25, 2019. Last seen at nstld.com: Nov 19, 2019 (registration record). First seen at cscdns.net, cscdns.uk: Nov 25, 2019 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 22, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 22, 2026: udns1.cscdns.net, udns2.cscdns.uk. DNSSEC signed on Oct 22, 2026.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 22, 2026
Google Trust Services issued 216 certificates for ikea.com from Aug 28, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 26, 2027.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Corporation Service CompanyOct 24, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Corporation Service Company issued 1 certificate for ikea.com from Oct 24, 2026, the latest valid until May 8, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Let's EncryptOct 27, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 2 certificates for ikea.com from Oct 27, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 25, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
AmazonOct 27, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Amazon issued 1 certificate for ikea.com from Oct 27, 2026, the latest valid until May 12, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Certificate from Google Trust ServicesSep 23, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 (latest)Google Trust Services certificate valid Sep 23, 2026 to Dec 22, 2026, as seen on Oct 11, 2026.Source: TLS check, Oct 11, 2026
Jul 3, 2011 – Sep 21, 2012
Registrar: Registrar MELBOURNE IT, LTD. D/B/A INTERNET NAMES WORLDWIDE in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for ikea.com, from Jul 3, 2011 to Sep 21, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jul 3, 2011 – Jun 17, 2026Ownership: Registration records for ikea.com are held from Jul 3, 2011 to Jun 17, 2026 (832 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jul 3, 2011 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed nstld.com nameservers (a4.nstld.com, f4.nstld.com, g4.nstld.com…) for ikea.com from Jul 3, 2011 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)
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: nstld.com (a4.nstld.com, f4.nstld.com, g4.nstld.com…) were the nameservers listed for ikea.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)
Dec 20, 2013 – Feb 23, 2014Registrar: Registrar Melbourne IT Ltd (IANA 13) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for ikea.com, from Dec 20, 2013 to Feb 23, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Apr 15, 2014 – Oct 11, 2026Registrar: Registrar CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. (IANA 299) in the registration data recorded, first on Apr 15, 2014 and most recently on Oct 11, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 25, 2026
Apr 15, 2014Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Apr 15, 2014. 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 – Nov 19, 2019Zone file: Registration records listed nstld.com nameservers (a4.nstld.com, f4.nstld.com, g4.nstld.com…) for ikea.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Nov 19, 2019. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nov 25, 2019 – Jun 17, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed cscdns.net, cscdns.uk nameservers (udns1.cscdns.net, udns2.cscdns.uk) for ikea.com from Nov 25, 2019 to Jun 17, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nov 25, 2019Zone file: ikea.com's nameservers moved from nstld.com to cscdns.net, cscdns.uk between Nov 19, 2019 and Nov 25, 2019. Last seen at nstld.com: Nov 19, 2019 (registration record). First seen at cscdns.net, cscdns.uk: Nov 25, 2019 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Jun 13, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 10 certificates for ikea.com from Jun 13, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 26, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Oct 25, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Aug 28, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 216 certificates for ikea.com from Aug 28, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 26, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 22, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 22, 2026: udns1.cscdns.net, udns2.cscdns.uk. DNSSEC signed on Oct 22, 2026.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 22, 2026
Sep 23, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services certificate valid Sep 23, 2026 to Dec 22, 2026, as seen on Oct 11, 2026.Source: TLS check, Oct 11, 2026
Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: Corporation Service Company issued 1 certificate for ikea.com from Oct 24, 2026, the latest valid until May 8, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Oct 27, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 2 certificates for ikea.com from Oct 27, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 25, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Oct 27, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: Amazon issued 1 certificate for ikea.com from Oct 27, 2026, the latest valid until May 12, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)