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Is stihl.com legit or a scam?
stihl.com was registered Oct 10, 1996 (30 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 stihl.com?
Nobody has completed AboutUs's owner verification for stihl.com. That's true of most sites here — it isn't itself a warning sign.
When was stihl.com registered?
stihl.com's registration dates to Oct 10, 1996 (30 years old), per public registration records. RegistryGate GmbH is the registrar on record today.
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Lifeline · stihl.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 30 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · 1 registrar change since Sep 14, 2011 · no registrant change on record since 2007 · last checked Nov 12, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredOct 10, 1996stihl.com was registered on Oct 10, 1996.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 9, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageJun 21, 2006 – Nov 9, 2009An AboutUs wiki page described stihl.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Nov 9, 2009 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006“STIHL Power Tools. The world's leading chainsaw brand. Get information about STIHL products and the STIHL company.”
Registrar
PSI-USA, Inc. dba Domain RobotPSI-USA, Inc. dba Domain RobotSep 14, 2011 – Sep 22, 2016Registrar PSI-USA, Inc. dba Domain Robot (IANA 151) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for stihl.com, from Sep 14, 2011 to Sep 22, 2016.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)RegistryGate GmbH
Registrant
Registrant recordsJun 1, 2007 – Jun 6, 2026Registration records for stihl.com are held from Jun 1, 2007 to Jun 6, 2026 (244 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: stofi.netJun 1, 2007 – Jul 3, 2011Registration records listed stofi.net nameservers (ns1.stofi.net, ns2.stofi.net) for stihl.com from Jun 1, 2007 to Jul 3, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
Entrust LimitedEntrust LimitedJul 22, 2025 – Nov 13, 2026 (latest)Entrust Limited issued 103 certificates for stihl.com from Jul 22, 2025, the latest valid until May 26, 2027. Seen in use on Nov 8, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Nov 8, 2026DigiCert Inc
200020102020Jan ’26Oct ’26← last 12 months, drawn wider
Every dated fact on this lifeline (23)
Oct 10, 1996Registration: stihl.com was registered on Oct 10, 1996.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 9, 2026
Jun 21, 2006 – Nov 9, 2009AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described stihl.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Nov 9, 2009 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “STIHL Power Tools. The world's leading chainsaw brand. Get information about STIHL products and the STIHL company.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Jun 1, 2007 – Jun 6, 2026Registrant: Registration records for stihl.com are held from Jun 1, 2007 to Jun 6, 2026 (244 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
Jun 1, 2007 – Jul 3, 2011Zone file: Registration records listed stofi.net nameservers (ns1.stofi.net, ns2.stofi.net) for stihl.com from Jun 1, 2007 to Jul 3, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jul 1, 2009“The world's leading chainsaw brand. Get information about STIHL products and the STIHL company.”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Said about itself in 2009Jul 1, 2009“The world's leading chainsaw brand. Get information about STIHL products and the STIHL company.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2009
Current AboutUs recordJun 22, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Nov 9, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
RegistryGate GmbHJan 30, 2017 – Nov 10, 2026 (latest)Registrar RegistryGate GmbH (IANA 1328) in the registration data recorded, first on Jan 30, 2017 and most recently on Nov 10, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 9, 2026
Nameservers: synserver.de
Sep 14, 2011 – Oct 17, 2013
Registration records listed synserver.de nameservers (ns1.synserver.de, ns2.synserver.de, ns3.synserver.de…) for stihl.com from Sep 14, 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 synserver.deSep 14, 2011stihl.com's nameservers moved from stofi.net to synserver.de at some point between Jul 3, 2011 and Sep 14, 2011. Last seen at stofi.net: Jul 3, 2011 (registration record). First seen at synserver.de: Sep 14, 2011 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 2 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: synserver.deOct 18, 2013 – Apr 1, 2016synserver.de (ns1.synserver.de, ns2.synserver.de, ns3.synserver.de…) were the nameservers listed for stihl.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 1, 2016 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: synserver.deApr 2, 2016 – Jul 5, 2017Registration records listed synserver.de nameservers (ns1.synserver.de, ns2.synserver.de, ns3.synserver.de…) for stihl.com from Apr 2, 2016 to Jul 5, 2017. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: plusserver.comOct 30, 2017 – Apr 2, 2018Registration records listed plusserver.com nameservers (ns1.plusserver.com, ns2.plusserver.com) for stihl.com from Oct 30, 2017 to Apr 2, 2018. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to plusserver.comOct 30, 2017stihl.com's nameservers moved from synserver.de to plusserver.com at some point between Jul 5, 2017 and Oct 30, 2017. Last seen at synserver.de: Jul 5, 2017 (registration record). First seen at plusserver.com: Oct 30, 2017 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 4 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: plusserver.comApr 3, 2018plusserver.com (ns1.plusserver.com, ns2.plusserver.com) were the nameservers listed for stihl.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Apr 3, 2018 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: plusserver.comNameservers: plusserver.comApr 4, 2018 – Jun 6, 2026Registration records listed plusserver.com nameservers (ns1.plusserver.com, ns2.plusserver.com) for stihl.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 6, 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 – Nov 12, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 12, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 12, 2026: ns1.plusserver.com, ns2.plusserver.com, ns3.plusserver.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 12, 2026
DigiCert IncJan 31, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026DigiCert Inc issued 26 certificates for stihl.com from Jan 31, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 30, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Let's EncryptMar 20, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 20 certificates for stihl.com from Mar 20, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 29, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Google Trust ServicesApr 27, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Google Trust Services issued 4 certificates for stihl.com from Apr 27, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 2, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Sectigo LimitedSep 15, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Sectigo Limited issued 4 certificates for stihl.com from Sep 15, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 1, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
AboutUs record:
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2009
Sep 14, 2011 – Sep 22, 2016Registrar: Registrar PSI-USA, Inc. dba Domain Robot (IANA 151) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for stihl.com, from Sep 14, 2011 to Sep 22, 2016.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Sep 14, 2011 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed synserver.de nameservers (ns1.synserver.de, ns2.synserver.de, ns3.synserver.de…) for stihl.com from Sep 14, 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)
Sep 14, 2011Zone file: stihl.com's nameservers moved from stofi.net to synserver.de at some point between Jul 3, 2011 and Sep 14, 2011. Last seen at stofi.net: Jul 3, 2011 (registration record). First seen at synserver.de: Sep 14, 2011 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 2 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)
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 1, 2016Zone file: synserver.de (ns1.synserver.de, ns2.synserver.de, ns3.synserver.de…) were the nameservers listed for stihl.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 1, 2016 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Apr 2, 2016 – Jul 5, 2017Zone file: Registration records listed synserver.de nameservers (ns1.synserver.de, ns2.synserver.de, ns3.synserver.de…) for stihl.com from Apr 2, 2016 to Jul 5, 2017. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jan 30, 2017 – Nov 10, 2026Registrar: Registrar RegistryGate GmbH (IANA 1328) in the registration data recorded, first on Jan 30, 2017 and most recently on Nov 10, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 9, 2026
Oct 30, 2017 – Apr 2, 2018Zone file: Registration records listed plusserver.com nameservers (ns1.plusserver.com, ns2.plusserver.com) for stihl.com from Oct 30, 2017 to Apr 2, 2018. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Oct 30, 2017Zone file: stihl.com's nameservers moved from synserver.de to plusserver.com at some point between Jul 5, 2017 and Oct 30, 2017. Last seen at synserver.de: Jul 5, 2017 (registration record). First seen at plusserver.com: Oct 30, 2017 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 4 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)
Apr 3, 2018Zone file: plusserver.com (ns1.plusserver.com, ns2.plusserver.com) were the nameservers listed for stihl.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Apr 3, 2018 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Apr 4, 2018 – Jun 6, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed plusserver.com nameservers (ns1.plusserver.com, ns2.plusserver.com) for stihl.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 6, 2026. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jul 22, 2025 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: Entrust Limited issued 103 certificates for stihl.com from Jul 22, 2025, the latest valid until May 26, 2027. Seen in use on Nov 8, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Nov 8, 2026
Jan 31, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 26 certificates for stihl.com from Jan 31, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 30, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Mar 20, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 20 certificates for stihl.com from Mar 20, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 29, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Apr 27, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 4 certificates for stihl.com from Apr 27, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 2, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 22, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Nov 9, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 12, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 12, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 12, 2026: ns1.plusserver.com, ns2.plusserver.com, ns3.plusserver.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 12, 2026
Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 4 certificates for stihl.com from Sep 15, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 1, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Registered 1996 · site is live · HTTPS valid
STIHL manufactures chainsaws, power tools, and outdoor equipment including brushcutters, trimmers, and cleaning systems. The company serves homeowners, landscapers, and forestry professionals globally.
Authority 80/100— ahead of 80% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
80 is a percentile: higher than 80% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #50,901)+6
Verified continuity: 30.1 years (RDAP registration)+11
Identity corroboration (capped)+4
Security & email hygiene+5
Calibration adjustment (published map)+15
Model score: 41/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 80/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
What stihl.com said about itself, 2006–2009
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (2 versions). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
STIHL Power Tools. The world's leading chainsaw brand. Get information about STIHL products and the STIHL company.
2009
STIHL Power Tools. The world's leading chainsaw brand. Get information about STIHL products and the STIHL company.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.
1996
Domain registered (Oct 10, 1996).
2006
First tracked by AboutUs (Jun 21, 2006); profile edited 4 times through 2009.
✓ domain continuity 30 years registered✓ live verified Nov 13, 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