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Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 30 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · one registrar since Oct 8, 2018 · no ownership change on record since 2007 · last checked Oct 18, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredJun 21, 1996pearlsw.com was registered on Jun 21, 1996.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 29, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageSep 18, 2006 – Nov 5, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described pearlsw.com from Sep 18, 2006 to Nov 5, 2013 (5 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Registrar
GoDaddy.com, LLCGoDaddy.com, LLCOct 8, 2018 – Oct 25, 2026 (latest)Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Oct 8, 2018 and most recently on Oct 25, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 29, 2026
Ownership
Ownership recordsMay 25, 2007 – Jan 15, 2026Registration records for pearlsw.com are held from May 25, 2007 to Jan 15, 2026 (54 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: ndepot.comNameservers: ndepot.comMay 25, 2007 – May 23, 2013Registration records listed ndepot.com nameservers (ns1.ndepot.com) for pearlsw.com from May 25, 2007 to May 23, 2013.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
Let's EncryptMay 10, 2026 – Aug 8, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 2 certificates for pearlsw.com from May 10, 2026, the latest valid until Aug 8, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
200020102020Jan ’26Oct ’26← last 12 months, drawn wider
Every dated fact on this lifeline (21)
Jun 21, 1996Registration: pearlsw.com was registered on Jun 21, 1996.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 29, 2026
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Pearl Software, Inc., founded in 1996, is a leader in the development of enterprise-class e-communications monitoring, filtering and control software solutions. Pearl Software’s products enable network administrators to…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Sep 18, 2006 – Nov 5, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described pearlsw.com from Sep 18, 2006 to Nov 5, 2013 (5 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
May 25, 2007 – Jan 15, 2026Ownership: Registration records for pearlsw.com are held from May 25, 2007 to Jan 15, 2026 (54 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
May 25, 2007 – May 23, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed ndepot.com nameservers (ns1.ndepot.com) for pearlsw.com from May 25, 2007 to May 23, 2013.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Oct 18, 2013 – Mar 27, 2015
Said about itself in 2006
Jul 1, 2006
“Pearl Software, Inc., founded in 1996, is a leader in the development of enterprise-class e-communications monitoring, filtering and control software solutions. Pearl Software’s products enable network administrators to…”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Current AboutUs recordJun 21, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Nameservers: ndepot.com
Oct 18, 2013 – Mar 27, 2015
ndepot.com (ns1.ndepot.com, ns2.ndepot.com) were the nameservers listed for pearlsw.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Mar 27, 2015 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).
Nameservers: GoDaddySep 23, 2015 – Feb 5, 2016GoDaddy (ns55.domaincontrol.com, ns56.domaincontrol.com) were the nameservers listed for pearlsw.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Sep 23, 2015 to Feb 5, 2016 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
DNS moved to GoDaddySep 23, 2015pearlsw.com's nameservers moved from ndepot.com to GoDaddy at some point between Mar 27, 2015 and Sep 23, 2015. Last seen at ndepot.com: Mar 27, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at GoDaddy: Sep 23, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 6 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: Oracle DynMar 1, 2016 – Apr 3, 2018Oracle Dyn (ns1.p27.dynect.net, ns2.p27.dynect.net, ns3.p27.dynect.net…) were the nameservers listed for pearlsw.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Mar 1, 2016 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
DNS moved to Oracle DynMar 1, 2016pearlsw.com's nameservers moved from GoDaddy to Oracle Dyn between Feb 5, 2016 and Mar 1, 2016. Last seen at GoDaddy: Feb 5, 2016 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at Oracle Dyn: Mar 1, 2016 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Nameservers: Oracle DynOct 8, 2018 – Apr 23, 2020Registration records listed Oracle Dyn nameservers (ns1.p27.dynect.net, ns2.p27.dynect.net, ns3.p27.dynect.net…) for pearlsw.com from Oct 8, 2018 to Apr 23, 2020.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: GoDaddySep 13, 2020 – Nov 13, 2020Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns55.domaincontrol.com, ns56.domaincontrol.com) for pearlsw.com from Sep 13, 2020 to Nov 13, 2020.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to GoDaddySep 13, 2020pearlsw.com's nameservers moved from Oracle Dyn to GoDaddy at some point between Apr 23, 2020 and Sep 13, 2020. Last seen at Oracle Dyn: Apr 23, 2020 (registration record). First seen at GoDaddy: Sep 13, 2020 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 5 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: Oracle DynDec 18, 2020 – Apr 7, 2023Registration records listed Oracle Dyn nameservers (ns1.p27.dynect.net, ns2.p27.dynect.net, ns3.p27.dynect.net…) for pearlsw.com from Dec 18, 2020 to Apr 7, 2023.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to Oracle DynDec 18, 2020pearlsw.com's nameservers moved from GoDaddy to Oracle Dyn between Nov 13, 2020 and Dec 18, 2020. Last seen at GoDaddy: Nov 13, 2020 (registration record). First seen at Oracle Dyn: Dec 18, 2020 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: GoDaddyAug 25, 2023 – Jan 15, 2026Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns59.domaincontrol.com, ns60.domaincontrol.com) for pearlsw.com from Aug 25, 2023 to Jan 15, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to GoDaddyAug 25, 2023pearlsw.com's nameservers moved from Oracle Dyn to GoDaddy at some point between Apr 7, 2023 and Aug 25, 2023. Last seen at Oracle Dyn: Apr 7, 2023 (registration record). First seen at GoDaddy: Aug 25, 2023 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 5 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)
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: ns59.domaincontrol.com, ns60.domaincontrol.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 18, 2026
Zone file: ndepot.com (ns1.ndepot.com, ns2.ndepot.com) were the nameservers listed for pearlsw.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Mar 27, 2015 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Sep 23, 2015 – Feb 5, 2016Zone file: GoDaddy (ns55.domaincontrol.com, ns56.domaincontrol.com) were the nameservers listed for pearlsw.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Sep 23, 2015 to Feb 5, 2016 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Sep 23, 2015Zone file: pearlsw.com's nameservers moved from ndepot.com to GoDaddy at some point between Mar 27, 2015 and Sep 23, 2015. Last seen at ndepot.com: Mar 27, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at GoDaddy: Sep 23, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 6 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)
Mar 1, 2016 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: Oracle Dyn (ns1.p27.dynect.net, ns2.p27.dynect.net, ns3.p27.dynect.net…) were the nameservers listed for pearlsw.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Mar 1, 2016 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Mar 1, 2016Zone file: pearlsw.com's nameservers moved from GoDaddy to Oracle Dyn between Feb 5, 2016 and Mar 1, 2016. Last seen at GoDaddy: Feb 5, 2016 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at Oracle Dyn: Mar 1, 2016 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Oct 8, 2018 – Oct 25, 2026Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Oct 8, 2018 and most recently on Oct 25, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 29, 2026
Oct 8, 2018 – Apr 23, 2020Zone file: Registration records listed Oracle Dyn nameservers (ns1.p27.dynect.net, ns2.p27.dynect.net, ns3.p27.dynect.net…) for pearlsw.com from Oct 8, 2018 to Apr 23, 2020.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Sep 13, 2020 – Nov 13, 2020Zone file: Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns55.domaincontrol.com, ns56.domaincontrol.com) for pearlsw.com from Sep 13, 2020 to Nov 13, 2020.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Sep 13, 2020Zone file: pearlsw.com's nameservers moved from Oracle Dyn to GoDaddy at some point between Apr 23, 2020 and Sep 13, 2020. Last seen at Oracle Dyn: Apr 23, 2020 (registration record). First seen at GoDaddy: Sep 13, 2020 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 5 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)
Dec 18, 2020 – Apr 7, 2023Zone file: Registration records listed Oracle Dyn nameservers (ns1.p27.dynect.net, ns2.p27.dynect.net, ns3.p27.dynect.net…) for pearlsw.com from Dec 18, 2020 to Apr 7, 2023.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Dec 18, 2020Zone file: pearlsw.com's nameservers moved from GoDaddy to Oracle Dyn between Nov 13, 2020 and Dec 18, 2020. Last seen at GoDaddy: Nov 13, 2020 (registration record). First seen at Oracle Dyn: Dec 18, 2020 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Aug 25, 2023 – Jan 15, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns59.domaincontrol.com, ns60.domaincontrol.com) for pearlsw.com from Aug 25, 2023 to Jan 15, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Aug 25, 2023Zone file: pearlsw.com's nameservers moved from Oracle Dyn to GoDaddy at some point between Apr 7, 2023 and Aug 25, 2023. Last seen at Oracle Dyn: Apr 7, 2023 (registration record). First seen at GoDaddy: Aug 25, 2023 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 5 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)
May 10, 2026 – Aug 8, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 2 certificates for pearlsw.com from May 10, 2026, the latest valid until Aug 8, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 21, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 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: ns59.domaincontrol.com, ns60.domaincontrol.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 18, 2026
Automated safety checks
DNS (passed)
HTTPS (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 Jun 21, 1996 — 30 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: GoDaddy.com, LLC — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Jul 25, 2026).
We withhold an authority number until independent evidence (global rank, link-graph presence) has accrued. The facts we do have about this site are shown below — we'd rather say “not enough signals yet” than invent a low score.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 71 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 71 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
Recorded HTTPS check did not confirm a valid connection
What pearlsw.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
Pearl Software, Inc., founded in 1996, is a leader in the development of enterprise-class e-communications monitoring, filtering and control software solutions. Pearl Software’s products enable network administrators to centrally manage end-user Web, IM, Chat, Email, Newgroup and File Transfer activity across multiple platforms including workstations, laptops and thin clients.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.