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Common questions
Is pearljam.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 pearljam.com?
Nobody has completed AboutUs's owner verification for pearljam.com. That's true of most sites here — it isn't itself a warning sign.
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 30 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · 3 registrar changes since Jun 3, 2007 · no ownership change on record since 2007 · last checked Oct 18, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredOct 17, 1996pearljam.com was registered on Oct 17, 1996.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 21, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 21, 2006 – Nov 5, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described pearljam.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Nov 5, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006
Registrar
DOTSTERJun 3, 2007 – Apr 27, 2012Registrar DOTSTER in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for pearljam.com, from Jun 3, 2007 to Apr 27, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)Domain.comSep 14, 2012 – Aug 16, 2013Registrar Domain.com in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for pearljam.com, from Sep 14, 2012 to Aug 16, 2013.
Ownership
Ownership recordsJun 3, 2007 – Jun 16, 2026Registration records for pearljam.com are held from Jun 3, 2007 to Jun 16, 2026 (179 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
No ownership changes recorded, 2007–2026
Zone file
Nameservers: pnap.netJun 3, 2007 – Apr 11, 2011Registration records listed pnap.net nameservers (ns-a.pnap.net, ns-b.pnap.net, ns-c.pnap.net…) for pearljam.com from Jun 3, 2007 to Apr 11, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
AmazonAmazonDec 6, 2025 – Oct 28, 2026 (latest)Amazon issued 4 certificates for pearljam.com from Dec 6, 2025, the latest valid until Mar 31, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 14, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 14, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (18)
Oct 17, 1996Registration: pearljam.com was registered on Oct 17, 1996.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 21, 2026
Jun 21, 2006 – Nov 5, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described pearljam.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Nov 5, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Official fan club's site contains membership information, merchandise, and an archive containing posters, set lists, and other tour-related items.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Jun 3, 2007 – Apr 27, 2012Registrar: Registrar DOTSTER in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for pearljam.com, from Jun 3, 2007 to Apr 27, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jun 3, 2007 – Jun 16, 2026Ownership: Registration records for pearljam.com are held from Jun 3, 2007 to Jun 16, 2026 (179 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jun 3, 2007 – Apr 11, 2011Zone file: Registration records listed pnap.net nameservers (ns-a.pnap.net, ns-b.pnap.net, ns-c.pnap.net…) for pearljam.com from Jun 3, 2007 to Apr 11, 2011.
Automated safety checks
DNS (passed)
HTTPS (passed)
Page metadata (passed)
Security headers (failed)
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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 Oct 17, 1996 — 30 years old.
Jul 1, 2006
“Official fan club's site contains membership information, merchandise, and an archive containing posters, set lists, and other tour-related items.”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Current AboutUs recordJul 1, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 21, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
TUCOWS, INC.TUCOWS, INC.Apr 30, 2014 – Jul 30, 2022Registrar TUCOWS, INC. (IANA 69) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for pearljam.com, from Apr 30, 2014 to Jul 30, 2022.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Wild West Domains, LLCWild West Domains, LLCSep 13, 2022 – Oct 14, 2026 (latest)Registrar Wild West Domains, LLC (IANA 440) in the registration data recorded, first on Sep 13, 2022 and most recently on Oct 14, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 21, 2026
Nameservers: DNS Made Easy
May 23, 2011 – Oct 17, 2013
Registration records listed DNS Made Easy nameservers (ns10.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns11.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns12.dnsmadeeasy.com…) for pearljam.com from May 23, 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)
DNS moved to DNS Made EasyMay 23, 2011pearljam.com's nameservers moved from pnap.net to DNS Made Easy between Apr 11, 2011 and May 23, 2011. Last seen at pnap.net: Apr 11, 2011 (registration record). First seen at DNS Made Easy: May 23, 2011 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: DNS Made EasyOct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018DNS Made Easy (ns10.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns11.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns12.dnsmadeeasy.com…) were the nameservers listed for pearljam.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)
Nameservers: DNS Made EasyNameservers: DNS Made EasyApr 4, 2018 – Jun 16, 2026Registration records listed DNS Made Easy nameservers (ns10.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns11.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns12.dnsmadeeasy.com…) for pearljam.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 16, 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 – Oct 18, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 18, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 18, 2026: ns10.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns11.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns12.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns13.dnsmadeeasy.com….Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 18, 2026
DigiCert Inc
Feb 20, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026
DigiCert Inc issued 3 certificates for pearljam.com from Feb 20, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 4, 2027.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Let's EncryptMar 31, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 14 certificates for pearljam.com from Mar 31, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 4, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
May 23, 2011 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed DNS Made Easy nameservers (ns10.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns11.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns12.dnsmadeeasy.com…) for pearljam.com from May 23, 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)
May 23, 2011Zone file: pearljam.com's nameservers moved from pnap.net to DNS Made Easy between Apr 11, 2011 and May 23, 2011. Last seen at pnap.net: Apr 11, 2011 (registration record). First seen at DNS Made Easy: May 23, 2011 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Sep 14, 2012 – Aug 16, 2013Registrar: Registrar Domain.com in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for pearljam.com, from Sep 14, 2012 to Aug 16, 2013.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: DNS Made Easy (ns10.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns11.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns12.dnsmadeeasy.com…) were the nameservers listed for pearljam.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)
Apr 30, 2014 – Jul 30, 2022Registrar: Registrar TUCOWS, INC. (IANA 69) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for pearljam.com, from Apr 30, 2014 to Jul 30, 2022.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Apr 4, 2018 – Jun 16, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed DNS Made Easy nameservers (ns10.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns11.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns12.dnsmadeeasy.com…) for pearljam.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 16, 2026. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Sep 13, 2022 – Oct 14, 2026Registrar: Registrar Wild West Domains, LLC (IANA 440) in the registration data recorded, first on Sep 13, 2022 and most recently on Oct 14, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 21, 2026
Dec 6, 2025 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: Amazon issued 4 certificates for pearljam.com from Dec 6, 2025, the latest valid until Mar 31, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 14, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 14, 2026
Feb 20, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 3 certificates for pearljam.com from Feb 20, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 4, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Mar 31, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 14 certificates for pearljam.com from Mar 31, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 4, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jul 1, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 21, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 18, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 18, 2026: ns10.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns11.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns12.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns13.dnsmadeeasy.com….Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 18, 2026
latest result
Registrar on record: Wild West Domains, LLC — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Sep 4, 2026).
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for pearljam.com.
checked Sep 30, 2026
The live front page reads as an entertainment site that sells products, mainly for the public as customers.
Authority 65/100— ahead of 65% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
65 is a percentile: higher than 65% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #61,066)+7
Verified continuity: 30.0 years (RDAP registration)+11
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+13
Model score: 33/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 65/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 67 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 67 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 pearljam.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
Official fan club's site contains membership information, merchandise, and an archive containing posters, set lists, and other tour-related items.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date; self-description below is the 2013 record.
1996
Domain registered (Oct 17, 1996).
2006
First tracked by AboutUs (Jun 21, 2006); profile edited 2 times through 2013.
2013
Self-description at the time:
“PearlJam.com is Pearl Jam's official site containing current news & tours”