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tfd.com was registered Nov 12, 1990 (36 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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tfd.com's registration dates to Nov 12, 1990 (36 years old), per public registration records. Cloudflare, Inc. is the registrar on record today.
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Lifeline · tfd.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 36 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · 9 registrar changes since May 16, 2007 · 2 registrant changes since 2007 · last checked Nov 13, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredNov 12, 1990tfd.com was registered on Nov 12, 1990.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 9, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 21, 2006 – Nov 14, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described tfd.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Nov 14, 2013 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Registrar
NAMESDIRECTMay 16, 2007 – Aug 18, 2011Registrar NAMESDIRECT in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from May 16, 2007 to Aug 18, 2011.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)MYDOMAIN, INC.Sep 21, 2011Registrar MYDOMAIN, INC. in the registration data recorded on Sep 21, 2011.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Registrant
Registrant recordsMay 16, 2007 – Jun 18, 2026Registration records for tfd.com are held from May 16, 2007 to Jun 18, 2026 (229 records). 2 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. 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
Zone file
Nameservers: farlex.comNameservers: farlex.comMay 16, 2007 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed farlex.com nameservers (ns0.farlex.com, ns2.farlex.com, ns3.farlex.com…) for tfd.com from May 16, 2007 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
Google Trust ServicesMay 13, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 (latest)Google Trust Services issued 5 certificates for tfd.com from May 13, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 4, 2027. Seen in use on Nov 10, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Nov 10, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (30)
Nov 12, 1990Registration: tfd.com was registered on Nov 12, 1990.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 9, 2026
Jun 21, 2006 – Nov 14, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described tfd.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Nov 14, 2013 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “By printing, downloading, or using the content on TheFreeDictionary.com, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and any reference data you agree to our full terms. All content on TheFreeDictionary.com, …”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
May 16, 2007 – Aug 18, 2011Registrar: Registrar NAMESDIRECT in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from May 16, 2007 to Aug 18, 2011.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
May 16, 2007 – Jun 18, 2026Registrant: Registration records for tfd.com are held from May 16, 2007 to Jun 18, 2026 (229 records). 2 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. 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
May 16, 2007 – Oct 17, 2013
Said about itself in 2006
Jul 1, 2006
“By printing, downloading, or using the content on TheFreeDictionary.com, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and any reference data you agree to our full terms. All content on TheFreeDictionary.com, …”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Current AboutUs recordJun 29, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Nov 9, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
NAMESDIRECTNov 21, 2011 – Jan 1, 2012Registrar NAMESDIRECT in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from Nov 21, 2011 to Jan 1, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
MYDOMAIN, INC.Feb 9, 2012Registrar MYDOMAIN, INC. in the registration data recorded on Feb 9, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
NAMESDIRECTApr 19, 2012 – May 9, 2012Registrar NAMESDIRECT in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from Apr 19, 2012 to May 9, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Domain.comJun 29, 2012 – Jul 11, 2012Registrar Domain.com in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from Jun 29, 2012 to Jul 11, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Network Solutions, LLCNov 4, 2013 – Oct 9, 2017Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from Nov 4, 2013 to Oct 9, 2017.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Squarespace Domains II LLCJun 18, 2018 – Jul 30, 2023Registrar Squarespace Domains II LLC (IANA 895) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from Jun 18, 2018 to Jul 30, 2023.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
CSC CORPORATE DOMAINS, INC.Aug 31, 2023 – Jun 2, 2025Registrar CSC CORPORATE DOMAINS, INC. (IANA 299) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from Aug 31, 2023 to Jun 2, 2025.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Cloudflare, Inc.Cloudflare, Inc.Jun 11, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026 (latest)Registrar Cloudflare, Inc. (IANA 1910) in the registration data recorded, first on Jun 11, 2025 and most recently on Nov 10, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 9, 2026
Registrant changeMar 23, 2010The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Mar 23, 2010. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Registrant changeNov 22, 2012The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 22, 2012. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
2 registrant changes, 2007–2026
Nameservers: farlex.comOct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018farlex.com (ns0.farlex.com, ns1.farlex.com, ns2.farlex.com…) were the nameservers listed for tfd.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: farlex.comApr 4, 2018 – Jun 25, 2022Registration records listed farlex.com nameservers (ns0.farlex.com, ns2.farlex.com, ns3.farlex.com…) for tfd.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 25, 2022. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: Google DomainsJul 30, 2022 – Jun 11, 2023Registration records listed Google Domains nameservers (ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a2.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a3.googledomains.com…) for tfd.com from Jul 30, 2022 to Jun 11, 2023.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to Google DomainsJul 30, 2022tfd.com's nameservers moved from farlex.com to Google Domains between Jun 25, 2022 and Jul 30, 2022. Last seen at farlex.com: Jun 25, 2022 (registration record). First seen at Google Domains: Jul 30, 2022 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: farlex.comJul 19, 2023 – May 3, 2025Registration records listed farlex.com nameservers (ns1.farlex.com, ns2.farlex.com, ns3.farlex.com…) for tfd.com from Jul 19, 2023 to May 3, 2025.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to farlex.comJul 19, 2023tfd.com's nameservers moved from Google Domains to farlex.com between Jun 11, 2023 and Jul 19, 2023. Last seen at Google Domains: Jun 11, 2023 (registration record). First seen at farlex.com: Jul 19, 2023 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: CloudflareMay 30, 2025 – Jun 18, 2026Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (jim.ns.cloudflare.com, shaz.ns.cloudflare.com) for tfd.com from May 30, 2025 to Jun 18, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to CloudflareMay 30, 2025tfd.com's nameservers moved from farlex.com to Cloudflare between May 3, 2025 and May 30, 2025. Last seen at farlex.com: May 3, 2025 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: May 30, 2025 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 13, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 13, 2026: jim.ns.cloudflare.com, shaz.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 13, 2026
Sectigo Limited
Jun 4, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026
Sectigo Limited issued 2 certificates for tfd.com from Jun 4, 2026, the latest valid until Mar 20, 2027.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
SSL CorporationJul 31, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026SSL Corporation issued 2 certificates for tfd.com from Jul 31, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 27, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Zone file: Registration records listed farlex.com nameservers (ns0.farlex.com, ns2.farlex.com, ns3.farlex.com…) for tfd.com from May 16, 2007 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)
Mar 23, 2010Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Mar 23, 2010. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Sep 21, 2011Registrar: Registrar MYDOMAIN, INC. in the registration data recorded on Sep 21, 2011.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Nov 21, 2011 – Jan 1, 2012Registrar: Registrar NAMESDIRECT in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from Nov 21, 2011 to Jan 1, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Feb 9, 2012Registrar: Registrar MYDOMAIN, INC. in the registration data recorded on Feb 9, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Apr 19, 2012 – May 9, 2012Registrar: Registrar NAMESDIRECT in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from Apr 19, 2012 to May 9, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jun 29, 2012 – Jul 11, 2012Registrar: Registrar Domain.com in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from Jun 29, 2012 to Jul 11, 2012.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Nov 22, 2012Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 22, 2012. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: farlex.com (ns0.farlex.com, ns1.farlex.com, ns2.farlex.com…) were the nameservers listed for tfd.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)
Nov 4, 2013 – Oct 9, 2017Registrar: Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from Nov 4, 2013 to Oct 9, 2017.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Apr 4, 2018 – Jun 25, 2022Zone file: Registration records listed farlex.com nameservers (ns0.farlex.com, ns2.farlex.com, ns3.farlex.com…) for tfd.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jun 25, 2022. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jun 18, 2018 – Jul 30, 2023Registrar: Registrar Squarespace Domains II LLC (IANA 895) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from Jun 18, 2018 to Jul 30, 2023.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jul 30, 2022 – Jun 11, 2023Zone file: Registration records listed Google Domains nameservers (ns-cloud-a1.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a2.googledomains.com, ns-cloud-a3.googledomains.com…) for tfd.com from Jul 30, 2022 to Jun 11, 2023.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jul 30, 2022Zone file: tfd.com's nameservers moved from farlex.com to Google Domains between Jun 25, 2022 and Jul 30, 2022. Last seen at farlex.com: Jun 25, 2022 (registration record). First seen at Google Domains: Jul 30, 2022 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Jul 19, 2023 – May 3, 2025Zone file: Registration records listed farlex.com nameservers (ns1.farlex.com, ns2.farlex.com, ns3.farlex.com…) for tfd.com from Jul 19, 2023 to May 3, 2025.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jul 19, 2023Zone file: tfd.com's nameservers moved from Google Domains to farlex.com between Jun 11, 2023 and Jul 19, 2023. Last seen at Google Domains: Jun 11, 2023 (registration record). First seen at farlex.com: Jul 19, 2023 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Aug 31, 2023 – Jun 2, 2025Registrar: Registrar CSC CORPORATE DOMAINS, INC. (IANA 299) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for tfd.com, from Aug 31, 2023 to Jun 2, 2025.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
May 30, 2025 – Jun 18, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (jim.ns.cloudflare.com, shaz.ns.cloudflare.com) for tfd.com from May 30, 2025 to Jun 18, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
May 30, 2025Zone file: tfd.com's nameservers moved from farlex.com to Cloudflare between May 3, 2025 and May 30, 2025. Last seen at farlex.com: May 3, 2025 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: May 30, 2025 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Jun 11, 2025 – Nov 10, 2026Registrar: Registrar Cloudflare, Inc. (IANA 1910) in the registration data recorded, first on Jun 11, 2025 and most recently on Nov 10, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Nov 9, 2026
May 13, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 5 certificates for tfd.com from May 13, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 4, 2027. Seen in use on Nov 10, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Nov 10, 2026
Jun 4, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 2 certificates for tfd.com from Jun 4, 2026, the latest valid until Mar 20, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 29, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Nov 9, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Jul 31, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Certificate: SSL Corporation issued 2 certificates for tfd.com from Jul 31, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 27, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 13, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 13, 2026: jim.ns.cloudflare.com, shaz.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 13, 2026
The site's bot protection blocked AboutUs's HTTPS check; all 1 of the other checks passed (Nov 13, 2026).
Registered 1990 · AboutUs's live check was blocked by the site's bot protection
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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 12, 1990 — 36 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: Cloudflare, Inc. — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Sep 10, 2026).
Authority 69/100— ahead of 69% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
69 is a percentile: higher than 69% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #49,278)+6
Verified continuity: 36.0 years (RDAP registration)+11
Security & email hygiene+4
Calibration adjustment (published map)+14
Model score: 35/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 69/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Safety evidence
Retained threat-feed result (recorded about 4 days ago); 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.
Missing DMARC (mild)
What tfd.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
By printing, downloading, or using the content on TheFreeDictionary.com, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and any reference data you agree to our full terms. All content on TheFreeDictionary.com, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date; self-description below is the 2013 record.
1990
Domain registered (Nov 12, 1990).
2006
First tracked by AboutUs (Jun 21, 2006); profile edited 3 times through 2013.
2013
Self-description at the time:
“Tfd.com is Free online dictionary and news”
2026
Checked today — The site's bot protection blocked AboutUs's HTTPS check; all 1 of the other checks passed (Nov 13, 2026).
✓ domain continuity 36 years registered– live check blocked the site's bot protection turned the check away Nov 13, 2026