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iksv.org was registered Mar 1, 2004 (22 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.
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When was iksv.org registered?
iksv.org's registration dates to Mar 1, 2004 (22 years old), per public registration records. GoDaddy.com, LLC is the registrar on record today.
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Lifeline · iksv.org over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 22 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · 1 registrar change since Mar 25, 2014 · no registrant change on record since 2014 · last checked Nov 10, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredMar 1, 2004iksv.org was registered on Mar 1, 2004.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 10, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 20, 2006 – Nov 12, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described iksv.org from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 12, 2013 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Registrar
GoDaddy.com, LLC (R91-LROR)Mar 25, 2014Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (R91-LROR) in the registration data recorded on Mar 25, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrant
Registrant recordsMar 25, 2014 – Jun 26, 2026Registration records for iksv.org are held from Mar 25, 2014 to Jun 26, 2026 (121 records). None shows a change of registrant. 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
No registrant changes recorded, 2014–2026
Zone file
Nameservers: net.trNameservers: net.trMar 25, 2014 – Jun 26, 2026Registration records listed net.tr nameservers (dnx1.vodafone.net.tr, dnx2.vodafone.net.tr) for iksv.org from Mar 25, 2014 to Jun 26, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
Let's EncryptMar 25, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 8 certificates for iksv.org from Mar 25, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 13, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)GlobalSign nv-sa
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (10)
Mar 1, 2004Registration: iksv.org was registered on Mar 1, 2004.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 10, 2026
Jun 20, 2006 – Nov 12, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described iksv.org from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 12, 2013 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “34. Uluslararası İstanbul Müzik Festivali, 2000 yılında “Vivaldi” albümüyle Grammy Ödülü’nü kazanan Giovanni Antonini yönetimindeki Il Giardino Armonico’yu ağırlıyor. Konser, Bell Şirketler Topluluğu ve Organik Holding …”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Mar 25, 2014Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (R91-LROR) in the registration data recorded on Mar 25, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Mar 25, 2014 – Jun 26, 2026Registrant: Registration records for iksv.org are held from Mar 25, 2014 to Jun 26, 2026 (121 records). None shows a change of registrant. 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
Mar 25, 2014 – Jun 26, 2026
Said about itself in 2006
Jul 1, 2006
“34. Uluslararası İstanbul Müzik Festivali, 2000 yılında “Vivaldi” albümüyle Grammy Ödülü’nü kazanan Giovanni Antonini yönetimindeki Il Giardino Armonico’yu ağırlıyor. Konser, Bell Şirketler Topluluğu ve Organik Holding …”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Current AboutUs recordJul 6, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Nov 10, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
GoDaddy.com, LLC
Jul 16, 2016 – Sep 10, 2026 (latest)
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Jul 16, 2016 and most recently on Sep 10, 2026.
Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 10, 2026
Apr 28, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
GlobalSign nv-sa issued 2 certificates for iksv.org from Apr 28, 2026, the latest valid until May 17, 2027.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Zone file: Registration records listed net.tr nameservers (dnx1.vodafone.net.tr, dnx2.vodafone.net.tr) for iksv.org from Mar 25, 2014 to Jun 26, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jul 16, 2016 – Sep 10, 2026Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Jul 16, 2016 and most recently on Sep 10, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 10, 2026
Mar 25, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 8 certificates for iksv.org from Mar 25, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 13, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Apr 28, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026Certificate: GlobalSign nv-sa issued 2 certificates for iksv.org from Apr 28, 2026, the latest valid until May 17, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jul 6, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Nov 10, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
3 of 4 safety checks passed (Nov 14, 2026).
Registered 2004 · site is live · HTTPS valid
Iksv.org
İstanbul Kültür Sanat Vakfı (Istanbul Culture and Arts Foundation) organizes and promotes cultural festivals and events in Istanbul, including the International Istanbul Music Festival and International Istanbul Jazz Festival. The foundation hosts performances by international and local musicians across multiple venues throughout the year.
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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 Mar 1, 2004 — 22 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: GoDaddy.com, LLC — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Aug 30, 2026).
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for iksv.org.
checked Oct 3, 2026
The site names İstanbul Kültür Sanat Vakfı as the organisation behind it.
checked Oct 3, 2026
The live front page reads as a non-profit, association or religious site that is funded by donations or members.
Authority 73/100— ahead of 73% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
73 is a percentile: higher than 73% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #128,409)+6
Verified continuity: 22.7 years (RDAP registration)+10
Identity corroboration (capped)+4
Security & email hygiene+5
Calibration adjustment (published map)+12
Model score: 37/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 73/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
What iksv.org 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
34. Uluslararası İstanbul Müzik Festivali, 2000 yılında “Vivaldi” albümüyle Grammy Ödülü’nü kazanan Giovanni Antonini yönetimindeki Il Giardino Armonico’yu ağırlıyor. Konser, Bell Şirketler Topluluğu ve Organik Holding A.Ş. sponsorluğunda, 14 Haziran akşamı saat 20.00’de Aya İrini Müzesi’nde. »»
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.
✓ domain continuity 22 years registered✓ live verified Nov 14, 2026
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 4 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 4 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