---
title: "Domain Reputation"
method: GET
path: "/v1/reputation/"
tags: ["Lookups"]
---

# Domain Reputation

`GET /v1/reputation/`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.domaintools.com`
- URL: `https://api.domaintools.com/v1/reputation/`
- Auth: one of:
  - API key in header `X-Api-Key`
  - HTTP basic
  - API key in query parameter `signature`
- TypeScript: <https://skmtc.dev/domaintools/apis/domaintools-lookups-and-monitors-api/docs/v1/reputation/get.ts> (a function with typed inputs; its response is checked against the schema)

This functionality is superseded by the Domain Risk Score `/risk/` endpoint, which offers a more complete and robust evaluation and should be used for all new development.

## Query parameters

- `domain` string, required: A base (apex) domain like example.com, excluding subdomains.
- `app_partner` string: A short identifier, code, or handle.
- `app_name` string: A short identifier, code, or handle.
- `app_version` string: A short identifier, code, or handle.
- `format` 'html' | 'json' | 'xml': The desired response format.

## Response `200`

OK

- DomainReputation: Response for the Domain Reputation endpoint.
  - `response` object
    - `domain` string, required: A base (apex) domain like example.com, excluding subdomains.
    - `risk_score` number, required: Domain risk score ranging from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk). May include decimal values for more precise risk assessment.
    - `reasons` string[]: Optional list of reasons contributing to the risk score. May not be present in all responses.

## Other responses

- `400`: 400: Bad Request. The request was invalid. The response will contain details about the error.
- `401`: 401: Unauthorized. API credentials are required and were not provided, or the provided credentials are not valid.
- `403`: 403: Forbidden. The API credentials provided do not have access to the requested resource or endpoint.
- `404`: 404: Not Found. The requested resource does not exist.
- `500`: 500: Internal Server Error. An unexpected error occurred on the server. If the problem persists, contact DomainTools support.
- `503`: 503: Service Unavailable. The service is temporarily unavailable.

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[API](https://skmtc.dev/domaintools/apis/domaintools-lookups-and-monitors-api.md) - [All operations](https://skmtc.dev/domaintools/apis/domaintools-lookups-and-monitors-api/llms.txt) - [OpenAPI document](https://skmtc.dev/domaintools/apis/domaintools-lookups-and-monitors-api/revisions/832f423a9729?raw)