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Lifeline · wipfandstock.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 24 years ago · on AboutUs since 2013 · one registrar since Sep 17, 2011 · 1 ownership change since 2009 · last checked Oct 30, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredNov 29, 2001wipfandstock.com was registered on Nov 29, 2001.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 29, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageMar 14, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described wipfandstock.com from Mar 14, 2013 to Mar 14, 2013 (1 edit).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Registrar
GoDaddy.com, LLCGoDaddy.com, LLCSep 17, 2011 – Oct 14, 2026 (latest)Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Sep 17, 2011 and most recently on Oct 14, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 29, 2026
Ownership
Ownership recordsJul 23, 2009 – Mar 4, 2026Registration records for wipfandstock.com are held from Jul 23, 2009 to Mar 4, 2026 (63 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Zone file
No nameserver records held, Sep 2011 – Oct 2013Nameservers: GoDaddySep 17, 2011Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns27.domaincontrol.com, ns28.domaincontrol.com) for wipfandstock.com from Sep 17, 2011 to Sep 17, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
Sectigo LimitedSectigo LimitedNov 7, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026Sectigo Limited issued 1 certificate for wipfandstock.com from Nov 7, 2025, the latest valid until Dec 8, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
20052010201520202025Apr ’26← last 12 months, drawn wider
Every dated fact on this lifeline (18)
Nov 29, 2001Registration: wipfandstock.com was registered on Nov 29, 2001.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 29, 2026
Jul 23, 2009 – Mar 4, 2026Ownership: Registration records for wipfandstock.com are held from Jul 23, 2009 to Mar 4, 2026 (63 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Sep 17, 2011 – Oct 14, 2026Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Sep 17, 2011 and most recently on Oct 14, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 29, 2026
Sep 17, 2011Zone file: Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns27.domaincontrol.com, ns28.domaincontrol.com) for wipfandstock.com from Sep 17, 2011 to Sep 17, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Mar 14, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described wipfandstock.com from Mar 14, 2013 to Mar 14, 2013 (1 edit).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2013“Wipf and Stock publishes new works in theology, biblical studies, church history, philosophy and related disciplines. Wipf and Stock Publishers is widely recognized for reintroducing classic academic works in theology, …”
Said about itself in 2013
Jul 1, 2013
“Wipf and Stock publishes new works in theology, biblical studies, church history, philosophy and related disciplines. Wipf and Stock Publishers is widely recognized for reintroducing classic academic works in theology, …”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2013
Current AboutUs recordJul 11, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 22, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Ownership change
Oct 21, 2016
The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Oct 21, 2016. Who it changed to is in the full report.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
1 ownership change, 2009–2026
Nameservers: GoDaddyOct 18, 2013 – Jun 1, 2014GoDaddy (ns27.domaincontrol.com, ns28.domaincontrol.com) were the nameservers listed for wipfandstock.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Jun 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: Oracle DynJan 24, 2015 – Apr 3, 2018Oracle Dyn (ns1.p12.dynect.net, ns2.p12.dynect.net, ns3.p12.dynect.net…) were the nameservers listed for wipfandstock.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Jan 24, 2015 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 DynJan 24, 2015wipfandstock.com's nameservers moved from GoDaddy to Oracle Dyn at some point between Jun 1, 2014 and Jan 24, 2015. Last seen at GoDaddy: Jun 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at Oracle Dyn: Jan 24, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 8 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 DynApr 4, 2018 – May 21, 2020Registration records listed Oracle Dyn nameservers (ns1.p12.dynect.net, ns2.p12.dynect.net, ns3.p12.dynect.net…) for wipfandstock.com from Apr 4, 2018 to May 21, 2020. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: CloudflareNameservers: CloudflareOct 2, 2020 – Mar 4, 2026Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (donna.ns.cloudflare.com, jim.ns.cloudflare.com) for wipfandstock.com from Oct 2, 2020 to Mar 4, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to CloudflareOct 2, 2020wipfandstock.com's nameservers moved from Oracle Dyn to Cloudflare at some point between May 21, 2020 and Oct 2, 2020. Last seen at Oracle Dyn: May 21, 2020 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Oct 2, 2020 (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)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 30, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 30, 2026: donna.ns.cloudflare.com, jim.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 30, 2026
Google Trust Services
May 5, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Google Trust Services issued 7 certificates for wipfandstock.com from May 5, 2026, the latest valid until Nov 29, 2026.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Let's EncryptMay 6, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 (latest)Let's Encrypt issued 8 certificates for wipfandstock.com from May 6, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 10, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 14, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 14, 2026
AboutUs record:
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2013
Oct 18, 2013 – Jun 1, 2014Zone file: GoDaddy (ns27.domaincontrol.com, ns28.domaincontrol.com) were the nameservers listed for wipfandstock.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Jun 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Jan 24, 2015 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: Oracle Dyn (ns1.p12.dynect.net, ns2.p12.dynect.net, ns3.p12.dynect.net…) were the nameservers listed for wipfandstock.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Jan 24, 2015 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Jan 24, 2015Zone file: wipfandstock.com's nameservers moved from GoDaddy to Oracle Dyn at some point between Jun 1, 2014 and Jan 24, 2015. Last seen at GoDaddy: Jun 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at Oracle Dyn: Jan 24, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 8 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)
Oct 21, 2016Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Oct 21, 2016. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Apr 4, 2018 – May 21, 2020Zone file: Registration records listed Oracle Dyn nameservers (ns1.p12.dynect.net, ns2.p12.dynect.net, ns3.p12.dynect.net…) for wipfandstock.com from Apr 4, 2018 to May 21, 2020. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Oct 2, 2020 – Mar 4, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (donna.ns.cloudflare.com, jim.ns.cloudflare.com) for wipfandstock.com from Oct 2, 2020 to Mar 4, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Oct 2, 2020Zone file: wipfandstock.com's nameservers moved from Oracle Dyn to Cloudflare at some point between May 21, 2020 and Oct 2, 2020. Last seen at Oracle Dyn: May 21, 2020 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Oct 2, 2020 (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)
Nov 7, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 1 certificate for wipfandstock.com from Nov 7, 2025, the latest valid until Dec 8, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
May 5, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 7 certificates for wipfandstock.com from May 5, 2026, the latest valid until Nov 29, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
May 6, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 8 certificates for wipfandstock.com from May 6, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 10, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 14, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 14, 2026
Jul 11, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 22, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 30, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 30, 2026: donna.ns.cloudflare.com, jim.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 30, 2026
Registered 2001 · site is live · HTTPS valid
WiPfandStock.com
Wipf and Stock publishes academic works in theology, biblical studies, church history, and philosophy. The publisher is known for reintroducing classic academic texts and reprinting textbooks for authors, professors, and academic institutions.
Authority 52/100— ahead of 52% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
52 is a percentile: higher than 52% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #165,953)+6
Verified continuity: 24.9 years (RDAP registration)+11
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+9
Model score: 28/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 52/100 — 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 70 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 70 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
What wipfandstock.com said about itself, 2013
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
2013
Wipf and Stock publishes new works in theology, biblical studies, church history, philosophy and related disciplines. Wipf and Stock Publishers is widely recognized for reintroducing classic academic works in theology, biblical studies and church history, and for textbook reprinting which serves hundreds of authors, professors, bookstores, and institutions throughout the academic school year.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.