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last.fm

contentLow RiskRecommendedeng · global
84
AI Score
Last.fm is a global music service offering music tracking, discovery, and personalized recommendations. Users scrobble their listening history from various platforms to gain insights, connect with artists, and find new music. Founded in 2002, it has grown into a large community with millions of users. The site features artist pages, charts, and a subscription-based Pro tier for advanced stats.
musicsocialrecommendationtrackingcommunity
Overall score
84
Confidence 90%
SEO score
85
good
AI content prob.
5%
Higher = more AI
Domain age
24 years
mature · Est. 2002
8

Risk & compliance

Verdict: Recommended
Last.fm is a well-established, trustworthy music platform with a strong domain authority and high traffic. It offers unique value through music tracking and personalized recommendations. While facing competition, its niche and loyal user base make it a reliable and beneficial service for music lovers.
Risk level
low
The site presents minimal risk to users. It does not host user-generated content in a harmful way, and data privacy is managed through standard practices. The only potential risk is data collection for personalization, but this is typical and disclosed. No indications of spam or malicious activity.
Trust level
high
Last.fm has been operational for over 24 years, is well-known globally, and is registered with a reputable registrar (MarkMonitor). It has a strong backlink profile and high traffic. No malware or phishing reports are associated with the domain. The site uses HTTPS and has a clear privacy policy.
Malware risk
None detected
Ad intrusiveness
medium
Risk types
data privacy (user tracking)
4

Content & positioning

AI content prob.
5%
Content is primarily user-generated through scrobbling and community contributions, with algorithmic recommendations. The site shows minimal signs of AI-generated text; descriptions and artist biographies are curated. The recommendation engine is algorithmic but not generative AI, so probability of AI-written content is low.
Content quality
high
Main topics
musicmusic discoverylistening statisticsartist informationpersonalized recommendations
Positioning
Music discovery and tracking platform that leverages user listening data to provide personalized recommendations and insights.
Update frequency
high
5

Tech & experience

Tech stack
Nginx
HTTPS
Enabled
Mobile friendly
good
UX rating
good
Page structure
clear
6

SEO & traffic

SEO score
85
Traffic potential
high
Keyword strategy
structured
Keyword optimization
Current focus
musictrackfindstatslisteninghistoryartistsmusic recommendations
Missing opportunities
music streaming freemusic discovery appbest music trackingscrobblemusic data
Quick wins Fast results
Add meta keywords tag with 'music streaming, scrobbling, music tracker'Optimize alt text on imagesImprove internal linking to top artist pages
Current SEO is strong due to authoritative domain and relevant content. Opportunities exist in capturing non-branded terms like 'free music streaming' and 'music discovery app'. Quick wins include adding meta keywords and improving on-page image optimization. Overall, the site is well-optimized for its core terms.
Keyword analysis is based on page content inference, not actual search ranking data. For reference only.
7

Business model

Category
saas
Model
Freemium subscription model: free tier with basic features and Last.fm Pro subscription for advanced analytics and ad-free experience.
Monetization
subscriptions (Last.fm Pro)advertising
Profit potential
medium
9

Strengths & weaknesses

Advantages
+Large and active user base with rich listening data
+Highly personalized music recommendations using scrobbling history
+Integration with many music platforms and devices
+Long-standing domain authority and trust
+Comprehensive artist and track database
Disadvantages
Declining popularity compared to Spotify and other streaming services
Heavy reliance on user participation (scrobbling) for full functionality
Limited mobile app features compared to competitors
Ad-supported free tier may deter some users
Outdated interface in some areas
11

Overall assessment

Overall score
84/ 100
Based on technical quality (good), content quality (high), SEO (good), trust/risk (low risk, high trust), and business model (medium profit potential). The global rank of #2360 indicates strong traffic and authority. Scores: technical 85, content 85, SEO 85, trust/risk 90, business 70 => weighted average 84.5 rounded to 84.
Growth potential
medium
Recommendations
1Enhance mobile app with better UI and exclusive features
2Expand partnerships with more streaming services for seamless scrobbling
3Improve social features to revitalize community engagement
4Invest in AI-powered music discovery to compete with modern algorithms
5Monetize through targeted ads without compromising user experience
12

Server & security

Response time
772 ms
IP address
34.96.123.111Kansas City, US
CDN
none detected
SSL expires
Feb 25, 2027
Security headers
CSPupgrade-insecure-requests;
HSTSmax-age=300
X-FrameDENY
X-Content-Typenot set
DNS records
A
34.96.123.111
MX
0 mxb-00262c01.gslb.pphosted.com0 mxa-00262c01.gslb.pphosted.com
NS
dns3.p09.nsone.netdns4.p09.nsone.netdns2.p09.nsone.net
TXT
google-site-verification:tHkqpCX5mLoFS5Qzi_OGR9nSyFEtJG8pfQwlWn7ilUQgoogle-site-verification:-gMbVm9oc4NlL48BE1L2Am8cYetps2QGQ6sTMJKQ93Yfacebook-domain-verification=dci8gti5q986deb0vv4lk2t7chzygm
Tech data updated 2h ago
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Domain background

Domain age
24 years
Registrar
MarkMonitor, Inc.
Created
2002-03-20 23:59:59
Expires
2027-03-19 23:59:59
Last updated
unknown
Site stage
mature
Analyzed April 9, 2025 · Report ID: d02940dc