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Lifeline · smiths.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 29 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · 1 registrar change since Sep 17, 2011 · no registrant change on record since 2007 · last checked Nov 1, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredNov 4, 1997smiths.com was registered on Nov 4, 1997.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 23, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 21, 2006 – Nov 7, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described smiths.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Nov 7, 2013 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006
Registrar
Ascio Technologies, IncAscio Technologies, IncSep 17, 2011 – Aug 7, 2018Registrar Ascio Technologies, Inc (IANA 106) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for smiths.com, from Sep 17, 2011 to Aug 7, 2018.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)CSC Corporate Domains, Inc.
Registrant
Registrant recordsJun 6, 2007 – Jun 25, 2026Registration records for smiths.com are held from Jun 6, 2007 to Jun 25, 2026 (221 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, 2007–2026
Zone file
Nameservers: cerf.netSep 17, 2011 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed cerf.net nameservers (ns-east.cerf.net, ns-west.cerf.net) for smiths.com from Sep 17, 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 IncDigiCert IncJan 20, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026DigiCert Inc issued 140 certificates for smiths.com from Jan 20, 2026, the latest valid until May 1, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)Entrust Limited
200020102020Jan ’26Oct ’26← last 12 months, drawn wider
Every dated fact on this lifeline (18)
Nov 4, 1997Registration: smiths.com was registered on Nov 4, 1997.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 23, 2026
Jun 21, 2006 – Nov 7, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described smiths.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Nov 7, 2013 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Smiths is a global engineering business listed on the London Stock Exchange. Smiths focuses on high performance applications, building sustaining market-leading businesses in growth sectors”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Jun 6, 2007 – Jun 25, 2026Registrant: Registration records for smiths.com are held from Jun 6, 2007 to Jun 25, 2026 (221 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
Sep 17, 2011 – Aug 7, 2018Registrar: Registrar Ascio Technologies, Inc (IANA 106) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for smiths.com, from Sep 17, 2011 to Aug 7, 2018.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Sep 17, 2011 – Oct 17, 2013
Jul 1, 2006
“Smiths is a global engineering business listed on the London Stock Exchange. Smiths focuses on high performance applications, building sustaining market-leading businesses in growth sectors”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Current AboutUs recordJul 14, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 23, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
CSC Corporate Domains, Inc.Dec 12, 2018 – Aug 24, 2026 (latest)Registrar CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. (IANA 299) in the registration data recorded, first on Dec 12, 2018 and most recently on Aug 24, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 23, 2026
Nameservers: cerf.net
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018
cerf.net (ns-east.cerf.net, ns-west.cerf.net) were the nameservers listed for smiths.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: cerf.netApr 4, 2018 – Sep 18, 2020Registration records listed cerf.net nameservers (ns-east.cerf.net, ns-west.cerf.net) for smiths.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Sep 18, 2020. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: AkamaiNameservers: AkamaiOct 18, 2020 – Jun 25, 2026Registration records listed Akamai nameservers (a1-211.akam.net, a16-66.akam.net, a26-66.akam.net…) for smiths.com from Oct 18, 2020 to Jun 25, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to AkamaiOct 18, 2020smiths.com's nameservers moved from cerf.net to Akamai between Sep 18, 2020 and Oct 18, 2020. Last seen at cerf.net: Sep 18, 2020 (registration record). First seen at Akamai: Oct 18, 2020 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: a1-211.akam.net, a16-66.akam.net, a26-66.akam.net, a28-64.akam.net….Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
May 6, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Entrust Limited issued 8 certificates for smiths.com from May 6, 2026, the latest valid until May 8, 2027.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Let's EncryptMay 9, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 2 certificates for smiths.com from May 9, 2026, the latest valid until Oct 6, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
AmazonMay 13, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026Amazon issued 2 certificates for smiths.com from May 13, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 28, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Sectigo LimitedSep 15, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026Sectigo Limited issued 3 certificates for smiths.com from Sep 15, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 31, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Zone file: Registration records listed cerf.net nameservers (ns-east.cerf.net, ns-west.cerf.net) for smiths.com from Sep 17, 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: cerf.net (ns-east.cerf.net, ns-west.cerf.net) were the nameservers listed for smiths.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 4, 2018 – Sep 18, 2020Zone file: Registration records listed cerf.net nameservers (ns-east.cerf.net, ns-west.cerf.net) for smiths.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Sep 18, 2020. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Dec 12, 2018 – Aug 24, 2026Registrar: Registrar CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. (IANA 299) in the registration data recorded, first on Dec 12, 2018 and most recently on Aug 24, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 23, 2026
Oct 18, 2020 – Jun 25, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed Akamai nameservers (a1-211.akam.net, a16-66.akam.net, a26-66.akam.net…) for smiths.com from Oct 18, 2020 to Jun 25, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Oct 18, 2020Zone file: smiths.com's nameservers moved from cerf.net to Akamai between Sep 18, 2020 and Oct 18, 2020. Last seen at cerf.net: Sep 18, 2020 (registration record). First seen at Akamai: Oct 18, 2020 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Jan 20, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 140 certificates for smiths.com from Jan 20, 2026, the latest valid until May 1, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
May 6, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026Certificate: Entrust Limited issued 8 certificates for smiths.com from May 6, 2026, the latest valid until May 8, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
May 9, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 2 certificates for smiths.com from May 9, 2026, the latest valid until Oct 6, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
May 13, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026Certificate: Amazon issued 2 certificates for smiths.com from May 13, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 28, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jul 14, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 23, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: a1-211.akam.net, a16-66.akam.net, a26-66.akam.net, a28-64.akam.net….Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 3 certificates for smiths.com from Sep 15, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 31, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
2 of 4 safety checks passed (Nov 4, 2026).
Registered 1997 · site answered with HTTP 403
Smiths.com - A London, England based general technology development firm
Smiths Group PLC is a global engineering business listed on the London Stock Exchange, serving aerospace, defense, petrochemical, and healthcare sectors. The company designs high-performance components and systems for aircraft manufacturers, governments, and industrial customers worldwide, with a focus on innovation and market-leading positions in growth sectors.
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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 4, 1997 — 28 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Jul 27, 2026).
checked Sep 30, 2026
The site names 2026 Smiths Group plc as the organisation behind it.
checked Sep 30, 2026
The live front page reads as a business-services site that sells its own services, mainly for businesses and professionals.
Authority 57/100— ahead of 57% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
57 is a percentile: higher than 57% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #431,179)+5
Verified continuity: 29.0 years (RDAP registration)+11
Identity corroboration (capped)+4
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+8
Model score: 30/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 57/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
What smiths.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
Smiths is a global engineering business listed on the London Stock Exchange. Smiths focuses on high performance applications, building sustaining market-leading businesses in growth sectors
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.
✓ domain continuity 29 years registered✓ live verified Nov 4, 2026
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 72 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 72 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