opensecrets.org

Valid HTTPS 29.2 years Updated
AppLantern · opensecrets.org
Report ID: #9B293999 Verified
100
Very Safe
Verdict at a glance
IP Address104.18.117.30
Server LocationUnknown
RegistrarAmazon Registrar, Inc.
Domain Age29.2 years

OpenSecrets.org Trust Review

opensecrets.org is the website for OpenSecrets, a nonprofit focused on money in U.S. politics and campaign finance transparency. The domain shows a long registration history from 1997 and HTTPS is enabled, which supports a stable and established web presence.

Quick facts

Before diving in: opensecrets.org is registered through Amazon Registrar, Inc. and currently hosted in Unknown. SSL on the apex host returned: OK.

Why age matters

A 29.2-year track record is not proof of legitimacy, but it does mean opensecrets.org has had time to accumulate (or shed) reputation signals across security databases.

TLS / SSL state

The TLS handshake to opensecrets.org returned: OK. Modern browsers will warn users when this fails, so a passing check is required for any commercial site.

Where opensecrets.org is hosted

opensecrets.org is operated from Unknown via Unknown. If you transact with this site, this is the legal jurisdiction your data will likely traverse.

What the score tells you

opensecrets.org's automated trust score reflects whether it follows industry-standard infrastructure practices. It is intentionally blind to content, branding and customer reviews.

Score summary

opensecrets.org → 100/100 (very_safe). The value is recomputed every refresh from the latest public records and does not include editorial opinion.

Technical Information

IP Address
104.18.117.30
Server Location
Unknown
ISP / Provider
Unknown

SSL Certificate

SSL Certificate
Valid HTTPS
SSL Issuer
WE1
Valid Until
2026-08-02

Registrar

Registrar
Amazon Registrar, Inc.
Registered On
1997-03-06
Expires On
2027-03-07
Domain Age
29.2 years

What looks good

  • Consistent name-server configuration
  • WHOIS data accessible (privacy-protected or full)
  • Domain appears in public CT logs
  • Valid SSL/TLS certificate

What to watch

  • Always verify content before transacting
  • No independent third-party reviews available
  • No SPF / DMARC records (email spoofing risk)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is opensecrets.org safe for online payments?
Infrastructure check returned SSL OK and a "very_safe" score. This is a baseline; never enter card data on a site you have not verified through other channels.
What lowered opensecrets.org's score?
opensecrets.org sits at the lower band when at least one of these is true: SSL OK is failing, age 29.2 years is short, registrar Amazon Registrar, Inc. is unknown, or country Unknown does not match the audience.
Is opensecrets.org a scam?
Public infrastructure does not show automatic risk markers for opensecrets.org. Do still verify the site's actual content and customer service before money changes hands.
Which country runs opensecrets.org?
GeoIP places opensecrets.org on a server in Unknown, with Unknown as the announced ISP/network.
Does opensecrets.org use HTTPS?
The HTTPS handshake returned: OK.

This report is generated automatically from public technical signals. It is not legal or financial advice.

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