URL Categorization Taxonomy Reference

This page documents every category system found in the URL Categorization Database, which labels more than 120 million domains. Each domain record carries an IAB Content Taxonomy 3.0 value (703 entries bearing official IAB Tech Lab IDs, arranged in 36 Tier-1 groups over four tiers), a legacy IAB v2 value (699 paths), and one of 58 web content filtering classes built for DNS filtering, secure web gateways, and network security. A crosswalk ties every filtering class to its nearest IAB 3.0 entry. The reference tables below are free in JSON and CSV form — only the classified domain data itself is a paid product.

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IAB Content Taxonomy 3.0 (703 categories)

Official IAB Tech Lab IDs, parent IDs, and Tier 1–4 hierarchy.

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IAB Taxonomy v2 (699 categories)

Previous-generation IAB category paths.

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Web Filtering Taxonomy (58 categories)

Category names, descriptions, and example domains.

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Filtering → IAB 3.0 Mapping

Crosswalk from each filtering category to its closest IAB 3.0 path.

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IAB Content Taxonomy 3.0 (703 categories)

Digital advertising describes page and site content in terms of the IAB Content Taxonomy, and version 3.0 is the current IAB Tech Lab release: 703 entries, 36 Tier-1 groups, four levels of depth, and an official unique ID on every node. In the database these appear as full paths — Automotive > Auto Type > Luxury Cars, for instance — in the IAB v3 column of each record.

The 36 Tier-1 groups

36 IAB 3.0 Tier-1 groups with category counts
Tier-1 group Categories in group Example Tier-2 categories
Attractions 12 Amusement and Theme Parks, Bars & Restaurants, Casinos & Gambling, Historic Site and Landmark Tours, Malls & Shopping Centers
Automotive 41 Auto Body Styles, Auto Buying and Selling, Auto Insurance, Auto Parts, Auto Recalls
Books and Literature 5 Art and Photography, Comics and Graphic Novels, Fiction, Poetry
Business and Finance 71 Business, Economy, Industries
Careers 9 Apprenticeships, Career Advice, Career Planning, Job Search, Remote Working
Technology & Computing 47 Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Computing, Consumer Electronics, Robotics
Crime 1
Disasters 1
Education 18 Adult Education, College Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assessment, Homeschooling
Entertainment 37 Movies, Music, Television
Events 4 Awards Shows, Business Expos & Conferences, Fan Conventions
Family and Relationships 15 Bereavement, Dating, Divorce, Eldercare, Marriage and Civil Unions
Fine Art 9 Costume, Dance, Design, Digital Arts, Fine Art Photography
Food & Drink 13 Alcoholic Beverages, Barbecues and Grilling, Cooking, Desserts and Baking, Dining Out
Genres 30 Nature, Action/Adventure, Animation & Anime, Biographies, Comedy
Healthy Living 16 Children's Health, Fitness and Exercise, Men's Health, Nutrition, Senior Health
Hobbies & Interests 35 Antiquing and Antiques, Arts and Crafts, Beekeeping, Birdwatching, Cigars
Holidays 2 National & Civic Holidays
Home & Garden 12 Gardening, Home Appliances, Home Entertaining, Home Improvement, Home Security
Law 1
Medical Health 38 Cosmetic Medical Services, Diseases and Conditions, Medical Tests, Pharmaceutical Drugs, Surgery
Personal Celebrations & Life Events 11 Anniversary, Baby Shower, Bachelor Party, Bachelorette Party, Birth
Personal Finance 31 Consumer Banking, Financial Assistance, Financial Planning, Frugal Living, Home Utilities
Pets 10 Birds, Cats, Dogs, Fish and Aquariums, Large Animals
Politics 4 Civic affairs, Elections, Political Issues & policy
Pop Culture 9 Celebrity Deaths, Celebrity Families, Celebrity Homes, Celebrity Pregnancy, Celebrity Relationships
Real Estate 12 Apartments, Developmental Sites, Hotel Properties, Houses, Industrial Property
Religion & Spirituality 11 Agnosticism, Astrology, Atheism, Buddhism, Christianity
Science 10 Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environment, Genetics, Geography
Sensitive Topics 12 Adult & Explicit Sexual Content, Arms & Ammunition, Crime & Harmful Acts to Individuals, Society & Human Right Violations, Death, Injury, or Military Conflict, Debated Sensitive Social Issues
Shopping 11 Children's Games and Toys, Coupons and Discounts, Flower Shopping, Gifts and Greetings Cards, Grocery Shopping
Sports 69 American Football, Australian Rules Football, Auto Racing, Badminton, Baseball
Style & Fashion 44 Beauty, Body Art, Children's Clothing, Designer Clothing, Fashion Trends
Travel 27 Travel Accessories, Travel Locations, Travel Preparation and Advice, Travel Type
Video Gaming 24 Console Games, eSports, Mobile Games, PC Games, Video Game Genres
War and Conflicts 1

Complete listing (all 703 entries, with IAB IDs)

All 703 IAB Content Taxonomy 3.0 categories (official IAB Tech Lab unique IDs, Tier 1–4)
IAB ID Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
150 Attractions
151 Attractions Amusement and Theme Parks
179 Attractions Bars & Restaurants
181 Attractions Casinos & Gambling
153 Attractions Historic Site and Landmark Tours
154 Attractions Malls & Shopping Centers
155 Attractions Museums & Galleries
158 Attractions Nightclubs
159 Attractions Outdoor Activities
160 Attractions Parks & Nature
177 Attractions Theater Venues
178 Attractions Zoos & Aquariums
1 Automotive
2 Automotive Auto Body Styles
3 Automotive Auto Body Styles Commercial Trucks
8 Automotive Auto Body Styles Convertible
9 Automotive Auto Body Styles Coupe
10 Automotive Auto Body Styles Crossover
11 Automotive Auto Body Styles Hatchback
12 Automotive Auto Body Styles Microcar
13 Automotive Auto Body Styles Minivan
14 Automotive Auto Body Styles Off-Road Vehicles
15 Automotive Auto Body Styles Pickup Trucks
4 Automotive Auto Body Styles Sedan
5 Automotive Auto Body Styles Station Wagon
6 Automotive Auto Body Styles SUV
7 Automotive Auto Body Styles Van
30 Automotive Auto Buying and Selling
31 Automotive Auto Insurance
32 Automotive Auto Parts
33 Automotive Auto Recalls
41 Automotive Auto Rentals
34 Automotive Auto Repair
35 Automotive Auto Safety
36 Automotive Auto Shows
37 Automotive Auto Technology
38 Automotive Auto Technology Auto Infotainment Technologies
39 Automotive Auto Technology Auto Navigation Systems
40 Automotive Auto Technology Auto Safety Technologies
16 Automotive Auto Type
17 Automotive Auto Type Budget Cars
18 Automotive Auto Type Certified Pre-Owned Cars
19 Automotive Auto Type Classic Cars
20 Automotive Auto Type Concept Cars
21 Automotive Auto Type Driverless Cars
22 Automotive Auto Type Green Vehicles
23 Automotive Auto Type Luxury Cars
24 Automotive Auto Type Performance Cars
25 Automotive Car Culture
26 Automotive Dash Cam Videos
27 Automotive Motorcycles
28 Automotive Road-Side Assistance
29 Automotive Scooters
42 Books and Literature
43 Books and Literature Art and Photography
46 Books and Literature Comics and Graphic Novels
48 Books and Literature Fiction
49 Books and Literature Poetry
52 Business and Finance
53 Business and Finance Business
54 Business and Finance Business Business Accounting & Finance
62 Business and Finance Business Business Administration
63 Business and Finance Business Business Banking & Finance
64 Business and Finance Business Business Banking & Finance Angel Investment
65 Business and Finance Business Business Banking & Finance Bankruptcy
66 Business and Finance Business Business Banking & Finance Business Loans
67 Business and Finance Business Business Banking & Finance Debt Factoring & Invoice Discounting
68 Business and Finance Business Business Banking & Finance Mergers and Acquisitions
69 Business and Finance Business Business Banking & Finance Private Equity
70 Business and Finance Business Business Banking & Finance Sale & Lease Back
71 Business and Finance Business Business Banking & Finance Venture Capital
72 Business and Finance Business Business I.T.
73 Business and Finance Business Business Operations
79 Business and Finance Business Business Utilities
74 Business and Finance Business Consumer Issues
75 Business and Finance Business Consumer Issues Recalls
76 Business and Finance Business Executive Leadership & Management
77 Business and Finance Business Government Business
78 Business and Finance Business Green Solutions
55 Business and Finance Business Human Resources
56 Business and Finance Business Large Business
57 Business and Finance Business Logistics
58 Business and Finance Business Marketing and Advertising
59 Business and Finance Business Sales
60 Business and Finance Business Small and Medium-sized Business
61 Business and Finance Business Startups
80 Business and Finance Economy
81 Business and Finance Economy Commodities
82 Business and Finance Economy Currencies
83 Business and Finance Economy Financial Crisis
84 Business and Finance Economy Financial Reform
85 Business and Finance Economy Financial Regulation
86 Business and Finance Economy Gasoline Prices
87 Business and Finance Economy Housing Market
88 Business and Finance Economy Interest Rates
89 Business and Finance Economy Job Market
90 Business and Finance Industries
91 Business and Finance Industries Advertising Industry
102 Business and Finance Industries Agriculture
113 Business and Finance Industries Apparel Industry
117 Business and Finance Industries Automotive Industry
118 Business and Finance Industries Aviation Industry
119 Business and Finance Industries Biotech and Biomedical Industry
120 Business and Finance Industries Civil Engineering Industry
121 Business and Finance Industries Construction Industry
122 Business and Finance Industries Defense Industry
92 Business and Finance Industries Education industry
93 Business and Finance Industries Entertainment Industry
94 Business and Finance Industries Environmental Services Industry
95 Business and Finance Industries Financial Industry
96 Business and Finance Industries Food Industry
97 Business and Finance Industries Healthcare Industry
98 Business and Finance Industries Hospitality Industry
99 Business and Finance Industries Information Services Industry
100 Business and Finance Industries Legal Services Industry
101 Business and Finance Industries Logistics and Transportation Industry
103 Business and Finance Industries Management Consulting Industry
104 Business and Finance Industries Manufacturing Industry
105 Business and Finance Industries Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Industry
106 Business and Finance Industries Media Industry
107 Business and Finance Industries Metals Industry
108 Business and Finance Industries Non-Profit Organizations
109 Business and Finance Industries Pharmaceutical Industry
110 Business and Finance Industries Power and Energy Industry
111 Business and Finance Industries Publishing Industry
112 Business and Finance Industries Real Estate Industry
114 Business and Finance Industries Retail Industry
115 Business and Finance Industries Technology Industry
116 Business and Finance Industries Telecommunications Industry
123 Careers
124 Careers Apprenticeships
125 Careers Career Advice
126 Careers Career Planning
127 Careers Job Search
128 Careers Job Search Job Fairs
129 Careers Job Search Resume Writing and Advice
130 Careers Remote Working
131 Careers Vocational Training
80DV8O Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Communication
380 Crime
381 Disasters
132 Education
133 Education Adult Education
137 Education College Education
138 Education College Education College Planning
139 Education College Education Postgraduate Education
140 Education College Education Postgraduate Education Professional School
141 Education College Education Undergraduate Education
142 Education Early Childhood Education
143 Education Educational Assessment
144 Education Educational Assessment Standardized Testing
145 Education Homeschooling
146 Education Homework and Study
147 Education Language Learning
148 Education Online Education
149 Education Primary Education
134 Education Private School
135 Education Secondary Education
136 Education Special Education
JLBCU7 Entertainment
324 Entertainment Movies
338 Entertainment Music
640 Entertainment Television
8VZQHL Events
162 Events Awards Shows
180 Events Business Expos & Conferences
185 Events Fan Conventions
186 Family and Relationships
187 Family and Relationships Bereavement
188 Family and Relationships Dating
189 Family and Relationships Divorce
190 Family and Relationships Eldercare
191 Family and Relationships Marriage and Civil Unions
192 Family and Relationships Parenting
193 Family and Relationships Parenting Adoption and Fostering
194 Family and Relationships Parenting Daycare and Pre-School
195 Family and Relationships Parenting Internet Safety
196 Family and Relationships Parenting Parenting Babies and Toddlers
197 Family and Relationships Parenting Parenting Children Aged 4-11
198 Family and Relationships Parenting Parenting Teens
199 Family and Relationships Parenting Special Needs Kids
200 Family and Relationships Single Life
201 Fine Art
202 Fine Art Costume
203 Fine Art Dance
204 Fine Art Design
205 Fine Art Digital Arts
206 Fine Art Fine Art Photography
207 Fine Art Modern Art
208 Fine Art Opera
209 Fine Art Theater
210 Food & Drink
211 Food & Drink Alcoholic Beverages
215 Food & Drink Barbecues and Grilling
216 Food & Drink Cooking
217 Food & Drink Desserts and Baking
218 Food & Drink Dining Out
219 Food & Drink Food Allergies
220 Food & Drink Food Movements
221 Food & Drink Healthy Cooking and Eating
222 Food & Drink Non-Alcoholic Beverages
212 Food & Drink Vegan Diets
213 Food & Drink Vegetarian Diets
214 Food & Drink World Cuisines
SPSHQ5 Genres
VKIV56 Genres Nature
325 Genres Action/Adventure
641 Genres Animation & Anime
44 Genres Biographies
646 Genres Comedy
332 Genres Documentary
647 Genres Drama
648 Genres Factual
645 Genres Family/Children
335 Genres Fantasy
EZWB7V Genres History
649 Genres Holiday
336 Genres Horror
TIFQA5 Genres Lifestyle
650 Genres Music Video
156 Genres Musical
331 Genres Mystery
651 Genres Reality TV
326 Genres Romance
652 Genres Science Fiction
642 Genres Soap Opera
643 Genres Special Interest (Indie/Art House)
370 Genres Sports Radio
371 Genres Talk Radio
376 Genres Talk Radio Public Radio
A0AH3G Genres Talk Show
KHPC5A Genres True Crime
KHPC6A Genres Western
51 Genres Young Adult
223 Healthy Living
224 Healthy Living Children's Health
225 Healthy Living Fitness and Exercise
226 Healthy Living Fitness and Exercise Participant Sports
227 Healthy Living Fitness and Exercise Running and Jogging
228 Healthy Living Men's Health
229 Healthy Living Nutrition
230 Healthy Living Senior Health
231 Healthy Living Weight Loss
232 Healthy Living Wellness
233 Healthy Living Wellness Alternative Medicine
234 Healthy Living Wellness Alternative Medicine Herbs and Supplements
235 Healthy Living Wellness Alternative Medicine Holistic Health
236 Healthy Living Wellness Physical Therapy
237 Healthy Living Wellness Smoking Cessation
238 Healthy Living Women's Health
239 Hobbies & Interests
240 Hobbies & Interests Antiquing and Antiques
248 Hobbies & Interests Arts and Crafts
249 Hobbies & Interests Arts and Crafts Beadwork
250 Hobbies & Interests Arts and Crafts Candle and Soap Making
251 Hobbies & Interests Arts and Crafts Drawing and Sketching
252 Hobbies & Interests Arts and Crafts Jewelry Making
253 Hobbies & Interests Arts and Crafts Needlework
254 Hobbies & Interests Arts and Crafts Painting
255 Hobbies & Interests Arts and Crafts Photography
256 Hobbies & Interests Arts and Crafts Scrapbooking
257 Hobbies & Interests Arts and Crafts Woodworking
258 Hobbies & Interests Beekeeping
259 Hobbies & Interests Birdwatching
260 Hobbies & Interests Cigars
261 Hobbies & Interests Collecting
262 Hobbies & Interests Collecting Comic Books
263 Hobbies & Interests Collecting Stamps and Coins
264 Hobbies & Interests Content Production
265 Hobbies & Interests Content Production Audio Production
266 Hobbies & Interests Content Production Freelance Writing
267 Hobbies & Interests Content Production Screenwriting
268 Hobbies & Interests Content Production Video Production
269 Hobbies & Interests Games and Puzzles
270 Hobbies & Interests Games and Puzzles Board Games and Puzzles
271 Hobbies & Interests Games and Puzzles Card Games
272 Hobbies & Interests Games and Puzzles Roleplaying Games
273 Hobbies & Interests Genealogy and Ancestry
241 Hobbies & Interests Magic and Illusion
242 Hobbies & Interests Model Toys
243 Hobbies & Interests Musical Instruments
244 Hobbies & Interests Paranormal Phenomena
245 Hobbies & Interests Radio Control
246 Hobbies & Interests Sci-fi and Fantasy
247 Hobbies & Interests Workshops and Classes
1KXCLD Holidays
157 Holidays National & Civic Holidays
274 Home & Garden
275 Home & Garden Gardening
278 Home & Garden Home Appliances
279 Home & Garden Home Entertaining
280 Home & Garden Home Improvement
281 Home & Garden Home Security
282 Home & Garden Indoor Environmental Quality
283 Home & Garden Interior Decorating
284 Home & Garden Landscaping
285 Home & Garden Outdoor Decorating
276 Home & Garden Remodeling & Construction
277 Home & Garden Smart Home
383 Law
WQC6HR Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Maps & Navigation
286 Medical Health
323 Medical Health Cosmetic Medical Services
287 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions
288 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Allergies
306 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Blood Disorders
312 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Bone and Joint Conditions
313 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Brain and Nervous System Disorders
314 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Cancer
315 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Cold and Flu
316 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Dental Health
317 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Diabetes
318 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Digestive Disorders
289 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions
290 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
291 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Hormonal Disorders
292 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Menopause
293 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Thyroid Disorders
294 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Eye and Vision Conditions
295 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Foot Health
296 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases
297 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Infectious Diseases
298 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Injuries
299 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Injuries First Aid
300 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Lung and Respiratory Health
301 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Mental Health
302 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Reproductive Health
303 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Reproductive Health Birth Control
304 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Reproductive Health Infertility
305 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Reproductive Health Pregnancy
307 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Sexual Health
308 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Sexual Health Sexual Conditions
309 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Skin and Dermatology
310 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Sleep Disorders
311 Medical Health Diseases and Conditions Substance Abuse
319 Medical Health Medical Tests
320 Medical Health Pharmaceutical Drugs
321 Medical Health Surgery
322 Medical Health Vaccines
342 Entertainment Music Adult Album Alternative
339 Entertainment Music Adult Contemporary Music
340 Entertainment Music Adult Contemporary Music Soft AC Music
341 Entertainment Music Adult Contemporary Music Urban AC Music
343 Entertainment Music Alternative Music
360 Entertainment Music Blues
344 Entertainment Music Children's Music
345 Entertainment Music Classic Hits
346 Entertainment Music Classical Music
347 Entertainment Music College Radio
348 Entertainment Music Comedy (Music and Audio)
349 Entertainment Music Contemporary Hits/Pop/Top 40
350 Entertainment Music Country Music
351 Entertainment Music Dance and Electronic Music
354 Entertainment Music Gospel Music
355 Entertainment Music Hip Hop Music
356 Entertainment Music Inspirational/New Age Music
357 Entertainment Music Jazz
358 Entertainment Music Oldies/Adult Standards
362 Entertainment Music R&B/Soul/Funk
359 Entertainment Music Reggae
361 Entertainment Music Religious (Music and Audio)
363 Entertainment Music Rock Music
364 Entertainment Music Rock Music Album-oriented Rock
365 Entertainment Music Rock Music Alternative Rock
366 Entertainment Music Rock Music Classic Rock
367 Entertainment Music Rock Music Hard Rock
368 Entertainment Music Rock Music Soft Rock
353 Entertainment Music Songwriters/Folk
369 Entertainment Music Soundtracks, TV and Showtunes
352 Entertainment Music World/International Music
377 Entertainment Music Urban Contemporary Music
378 Entertainment Music Variety (Music and Audio)
163 Personal Celebrations & Life Events
164 Personal Celebrations & Life Events Anniversary
166 Personal Celebrations & Life Events Baby Shower
167 Personal Celebrations & Life Events Bachelor Party
168 Personal Celebrations & Life Events Bachelorette Party
169 Personal Celebrations & Life Events Birth
170 Personal Celebrations & Life Events Birthday
171 Personal Celebrations & Life Events Funeral
172 Personal Celebrations & Life Events Graduation
173 Personal Celebrations & Life Events Prom
165 Personal Celebrations & Life Events Wedding
391 Personal Finance
392 Personal Finance Consumer Banking
393 Personal Finance Financial Assistance
394 Personal Finance Financial Assistance Government Support and Welfare
395 Personal Finance Financial Assistance Student Financial Aid
396 Personal Finance Financial Planning
397 Personal Finance Frugal Living
417 Personal Finance Home Utilities
418 Personal Finance Home Utilities Gas and Electric
419 Personal Finance Home Utilities Internet Service Providers
420 Personal Finance Home Utilities Phone Services
421 Personal Finance Home Utilities Water Services
398 Personal Finance Insurance
399 Personal Finance Insurance Health Insurance
400 Personal Finance Insurance Home Insurance
401 Personal Finance Insurance Life Insurance
402 Personal Finance Insurance Motor Insurance
403 Personal Finance Insurance Pet Insurance
404 Personal Finance Insurance Travel Insurance
405 Personal Finance Personal Debt
406 Personal Finance Personal Debt Credit Cards
407 Personal Finance Personal Debt Home Financing
408 Personal Finance Personal Debt Personal Loans
409 Personal Finance Personal Debt Student Loans
410 Personal Finance Personal Investing
411 Personal Finance Personal Investing Hedge Funds
412 Personal Finance Personal Investing Mutual Funds
413 Personal Finance Personal Investing Options
414 Personal Finance Personal Investing Stocks and Bonds
415 Personal Finance Personal Taxes
416 Personal Finance Retirement Planning
422 Pets
423 Pets Birds
424 Pets Cats
425 Pets Dogs
426 Pets Fish and Aquariums
427 Pets Large Animals
428 Pets Pet Adoptions
431 Pets Pet Supplies
429 Pets Reptiles
430 Pets Veterinary Medicine
386 Politics
8YPBBL Politics Civic affairs
387 Politics Elections
388 Politics Political Issues & policy
432 Pop Culture
433 Pop Culture Celebrity Deaths
434 Pop Culture Celebrity Families
435 Pop Culture Celebrity Homes
436 Pop Culture Celebrity Pregnancy
437 Pop Culture Celebrity Relationships
438 Pop Culture Celebrity Scandal
439 Pop Culture Celebrity Style
440 Pop Culture Humor and Satire
W3CW2J Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Productivity
441 Real Estate
442 Real Estate Apartments
445 Real Estate Developmental Sites
446 Real Estate Hotel Properties
447 Real Estate Houses
448 Real Estate Industrial Property
449 Real Estate Land and Farms
450 Real Estate Office Property
451 Real Estate Real Estate Buying and Selling
452 Real Estate Real Estate Renting and Leasing
443 Real Estate Retail Property
444 Real Estate Vacation Properties
453 Religion & Spirituality
454 Religion & Spirituality Agnosticism
456 Religion & Spirituality Astrology
457 Religion & Spirituality Atheism
458 Religion & Spirituality Buddhism
459 Religion & Spirituality Christianity
460 Religion & Spirituality Hinduism
461 Religion & Spirituality Islam
462 Religion & Spirituality Judaism
463 Religion & Spirituality Sikhism
455 Religion & Spirituality Spirituality
464 Science
465 Science Biological Sciences
466 Science Chemistry
467 Science Environment
468 Science Genetics
469 Science Geography
470 Science Geology
471 Science Physics
472 Science Space and Astronomy
390 Science Weather
v9i3On Sensitive Topics
Rm3SiT Sensitive Topics Adult & Explicit Sexual Content
avbNf2 Sensitive Topics Arms & Ammunition
XtODT3 Sensitive Topics Crime & Harmful Acts to Individuals, Society & Human Right Violations
I4GWl6 Sensitive Topics Death, Injury, or Military Conflict
Z7rJBM Sensitive Topics Debated Sensitive Social Issues
HxqYV1 Sensitive Topics Hate Speech and Acts of Aggression
pg0WhF Sensitive Topics Illegal Drugs, Tobacco, eCigarettes, Vaping, Alcohol
j9PaO9 Sensitive Topics Obscenity and Profanity
mm3UXx Sensitive Topics Online Piracy
6i4dB6 Sensitive Topics Spam or Harmful Content
8FD8nI Sensitive Topics Terrorism
473 Shopping
482 Shopping Children's Games and Toys
474 Shopping Coupons and Discounts
475 Shopping Flower Shopping
476 Shopping Gifts and Greetings Cards
477 Shopping Grocery Shopping
478 Shopping Holiday Shopping
479 Shopping Household Supplies
480 Shopping Lotteries and Scratchcards
161 Shopping Party Supplies and Decorations
481 Shopping Sales and Promotions
483 Sports
484 Sports American Football
507 Sports Australian Rules Football
518 Sports Auto Racing
519 Sports Auto Racing Motorcycle Sports
534 Sports Badminton
545 Sports Baseball
547 Sports Basketball
548 Sports Beach Volleyball
549 Sports Bodybuilding
550 Sports Bowling
485 Sports Boxing
486 Sports Cheerleading
487 Sports College Sports
490 Sports College Sports College Baseball
489 Sports College Sports College Basketball
488 Sports College Sports College Football
491 Sports Cricket
492 Sports Cycling
493 Sports Darts
494 Sports Disabled Sports
495 Sports Diving
496 Sports Equine Sports
497 Sports Equine Sports Horse Racing
498 Sports Extreme Sports
499 Sports Extreme Sports Canoeing and Kayaking
500 Sports Extreme Sports Climbing
501 Sports Extreme Sports Paintball
502 Sports Extreme Sports Scuba Diving
503 Sports Extreme Sports Skateboarding
504 Sports Extreme Sports Snowboarding
505 Sports Extreme Sports Surfing and Bodyboarding
506 Sports Extreme Sports Waterskiing and Wakeboarding
508 Sports Fantasy Sports
509 Sports Field Hockey
510 Sports Figure Skating
511 Sports Fishing Sports
512 Sports Golf
513 Sports Gymnastics
514 Sports Hunting and Shooting
515 Sports Ice Hockey
516 Sports Inline Skating
517 Sports Lacrosse
520 Sports Martial Arts
521 Sports Olympic Sports
522 Sports Olympic Sports Summer Olympic Sports
523 Sports Olympic Sports Winter Olympic Sports
524 Sports Poker and Professional Gambling
525 Sports Rodeo
526 Sports Rowing
527 Sports Rugby
528 Sports Rugby Rugby League
529 Sports Rugby Rugby Union
530 Sports Sailing
531 Sports Skiing
532 Sports Snooker/Pool/Billiards
533 Sports Soccer
535 Sports Softball
551 Sports Sports Equipment
536 Sports Squash
537 Sports Swimming
538 Sports Table Tennis
539 Sports Tennis
540 Sports Track and Field
541 Sports Volleyball
542 Sports Walking
543 Sports Water Polo
544 Sports Weightlifting
546 Sports Wrestling
552 Style & Fashion
553 Style & Fashion Beauty
554 Style & Fashion Beauty Hair Care
555 Style & Fashion Beauty Makeup and Accessories
556 Style & Fashion Beauty Nail Care
557 Style & Fashion Beauty Natural and Organic Beauty
558 Style & Fashion Beauty Perfume and Fragrance
559 Style & Fashion Beauty Skin Care
574 Style & Fashion Body Art
575 Style & Fashion Children's Clothing
576 Style & Fashion Designer Clothing
577 Style & Fashion Fashion Trends
578 Style & Fashion High Fashion
579 Style & Fashion Men's Fashion
580 Style & Fashion Men's Fashion Men's Accessories
581 Style & Fashion Men's Fashion Men's Accessories Men's Jewelry and Watches
582 Style & Fashion Men's Fashion Men's Clothing
583 Style & Fashion Men's Fashion Men's Clothing Men's Business Wear
584 Style & Fashion Men's Fashion Men's Clothing Men's Casual Wear
585 Style & Fashion Men's Fashion Men's Clothing Men's Formal Wear
586 Style & Fashion Men's Fashion Men's Clothing Men's Outerwear
587 Style & Fashion Men's Fashion Men's Clothing Men's Sportswear
588 Style & Fashion Men's Fashion Men's Clothing Men's Underwear and Sleepwear
589 Style & Fashion Men's Fashion Men's Shoes and Footwear
590 Style & Fashion Personal Care
591 Style & Fashion Personal Care Bath and Shower
592 Style & Fashion Personal Care Deodorant and Antiperspirant
593 Style & Fashion Personal Care Oral care
594 Style & Fashion Personal Care Shaving
595 Style & Fashion Street Style
560 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion
561 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion Women's Accessories
562 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion Women's Accessories Women's Glasses
563 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion Women's Accessories Women's Handbags and Wallets
564 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion Women's Accessories Women's Hats and Scarves
565 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion Women's Accessories Women's Jewelry and Watches
566 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion Women's Clothing
567 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion Women's Clothing Women's Business Wear
568 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion Women's Clothing Women's Casual Wear
569 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion Women's Clothing Women's Formal Wear
570 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion Women's Clothing Women's Intimates and Sleepwear
571 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion Women's Clothing Women's Outerwear
572 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion Women's Clothing Women's Sportswear
573 Style & Fashion Women's Fashion Women's Shoes and Footwear
596 Technology & Computing
597 Technology & Computing Artificial Intelligence
598 Technology & Computing Augmented Reality
599 Technology & Computing Computing
600 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Networking
601 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Peripherals
602 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications
603 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications 3-D Graphics
608 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Antivirus Software
609 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Browsers
610 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Computer Animation
611 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Databases
612 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Desktop Publishing
613 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Digital Audio
614 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Graphics Software
615 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Operating Systems
604 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Photo Editing Software
605 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Shareware and Freeware
606 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Video Software
607 Technology & Computing Computing Computer Software and Applications Web Conferencing
616 Technology & Computing Computing Data Storage and Warehousing
617 Technology & Computing Computing Desktops
618 Technology & Computing Computing Information and Network Security
619 Technology & Computing Computing Internet
620 Technology & Computing Computing Internet Cloud Computing
623 Technology & Computing Computing Internet Email
624 Technology & Computing Computing Internet Internet for Beginners
625 Technology & Computing Computing Internet Internet of Things
626 Technology & Computing Computing Internet IT and Internet Support
627 Technology & Computing Computing Internet Search
628 Technology & Computing Computing Internet Social Networking
629 Technology & Computing Computing Internet Web Design and HTML
621 Technology & Computing Computing Internet Web Development
622 Technology & Computing Computing Internet Web Hosting
630 Technology & Computing Computing Laptops
631 Technology & Computing Computing Programming Languages
632 Technology & Computing Consumer Electronics
633 Technology & Computing Consumer Electronics Cameras and Camcorders
634 Technology & Computing Consumer Electronics Home Entertainment Systems
635 Technology & Computing Consumer Electronics Smartphones
636 Technology & Computing Consumer Electronics Tablets and E-readers
637 Technology & Computing Consumer Electronics Wearable Technology
638 Technology & Computing Robotics
639 Technology & Computing Virtual Reality
653 Travel
654 Travel Travel Accessories
655 Travel Travel Locations
656 Travel Travel Locations Africa Travel
657 Travel Travel Locations Asia Travel
658 Travel Travel Locations Australia and Oceania Travel
659 Travel Travel Locations Europe Travel
660 Travel Travel Locations North America Travel
661 Travel Travel Locations Polar Travel
662 Travel Travel Locations South America Travel
663 Travel Travel Preparation and Advice
664 Travel Travel Type
665 Travel Travel Type Adventure Travel
672 Travel Travel Type Air Travel
673 Travel Travel Type Beach Travel
674 Travel Travel Type Bed & Breakfasts
675 Travel Travel Type Budget Travel
676 Travel Travel Type Business Travel
677 Travel Travel Type Camping
678 Travel Travel Type Cruises
679 Travel Travel Type Day Trips
666 Travel Travel Type Family Travel
667 Travel Travel Type Honeymoons and Getaways
668 Travel Travel Type Hotels and Motels
669 Travel Travel Type Rail Travel
670 Travel Travel Type Road Trips
671 Travel Travel Type Spas
680 Video Gaming
681 Video Gaming Console Games
682 Video Gaming eSports
683 Video Gaming Mobile Games
684 Video Gaming PC Games
685 Video Gaming Video Game Genres
686 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Action Video Games
691 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Action-Adventure Video Games
MQ2XML Video Gaming Video Game Genres Adult Video Games
692 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Adventure Video Games
ZJG29S Video Gaming Video Game Genres Casino and Gambling Video Games
693 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Casual Games
694 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Educational Video Games
695 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Exercise and Fitness Video Games
VWGKS7 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Family Video Games
II436J Video Gaming Video Game Genres Horror Video Games
696 Video Gaming Video Game Genres MMOs
697 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Music and Party Video Games
698 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Puzzle Video Games
VK7KD0 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Racing Video Games
687 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Role-Playing Video Games
688 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Simulation Video Games
689 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Sports Video Games
690 Video Gaming Video Game Genres Strategy Video Games
389 War and Conflicts

Web Content Filtering Taxonomy (58 categories)

The filtering scheme exists for a different job than the IAB taxonomy: enforcing access policy on networks. That is why it contains operational classes with no advertising counterpart — Malware / Phishing / Suspicious, VPN / Proxy / Anonymizers, Parked / For-Sale Domains, URL Shorteners. The right-hand column gives the nearest IAB 3.0 entry for each class, taken from the downloadable crosswalk.

All 58 web content filtering categories with descriptions, example domains, and IAB Content Taxonomy 3.0 mapping
Category Description Example domains Closest IAB 3.0 category
Adult Domains whose primary purpose is sexually explicit content, including pornography and adult entertainment networks. In the database this label is assigned conservatively, since downstream consumers use it for hard blocking and ad-exclusion lists. adultfriendfinder.com, xhamster.com, redtube.com Sensitive Topics > Adult & Explicit Sexual Content
Listed among GARM/IAB sensitive topics; advertisers exclude it by default.
Advertising/Marketing Domains operated by ad networks, tracking services, marketing agencies, and campaign landing infrastructure. Classifying these separately lets analytics pipelines strip promotional noise from audience and traffic datasets. adroll.com, hubspot.com, mailchimp.com Business and Finance > Business > Marketing and Advertising
AI / LLM Tools Domains offering artificial intelligence services: LLM chat interfaces, generation tools, model APIs, and ML platforms. A fast-growing segment of the database, tracked closely because new AI tools register domains at a high rate. gemini.google.com, perplexity.ai, huggingface.co Technology & Computing > Artificial Intelligence
Alcohol Domains selling or promoting alcoholic beverages — breweries, distilleries, wine merchants, and drinks media. Labeled distinctly from general food content so age-restricted and regulated-advertising use cases can isolate it. totalwine.com, bevmo.com, wine.com Food & Drink > Alcoholic Beverages
For ad targeting this doubles as a GARM/IAB sensitive topic.
Arts & Entertainment Domains covering culture and entertainment: galleries, theaters, celebrity news, and event media. In classification terms a broad umbrella that applies when no narrower entertainment label fits better. pitchfork.com, broadway.com, metacritic.com Fine Art
Fine Art is the default; sites dominated by film, music, or TV content map to the corresponding Entertainment > Movies / Entertainment > Music / Entertainment > Television paths.
Automotive & Transportation Domains for vehicle makers, dealers, parts commerce, logistics operators, and transport services. Widely used by advertisers building automotive audience segments from the database. edmunds.com, caranddriver.com, motortrend.com Automotive
Blogs/Personal Sites Individually operated domains: personal blogs, portfolios, and hobbyist writing. Assigned when a site's defining trait is its personal authorship rather than a specific commercial topic. tumblr.com, medium.com, livejournal.com Hobbies & Interests > Content Production
In the database, blogs usually receive the IAB label of their main subject; this row covers the untyped remainder.
Business Corporate presences, professional services firms, and B2B vendors. One of the largest classes in the database; enrichment fields such as technology stack and company data add resolution within it. businessinsider.com, harvardbusinessreview.com, inc.com Business and Finance > Business
CDN / Hosting / Infrastructure Domains belonging to delivery networks, hosting platforms, DNS providers, and other web plumbing. Separating infrastructure from content domains keeps traffic analytics and referral data clean. akamai.com, digitalocean.com, godaddy.com Technology & Computing > Computing > Internet > Web Hosting
Cloud Storage / File Hosting Domains providing file storage, sync, and sharing services. Security-oriented consumers of the database treat this class as a data-exfiltration watchlist; analytics consumers use it to segment SaaS traffic. onedrive.live.com, box.com, mega.nz Technology & Computing > Computing > Data Storage and Warehousing
Community Sites Domains hosting interest-based communities, clubs, and membership groups. Distinguished from social networks by their narrower focus on a shared topic or activity. twitter.com, linkedin.com, tumblr.com Technology & Computing > Computing > Internet > Social Networking
Computers & Technology Domains about hardware, software, IT services, and technology journalism. A cornerstone category for B2B targeting and tech-industry market research built on the database. tomshardware.com, arstechnica.com, zdnet.com Technology & Computing
Cryptocurrency Domains for exchanges, wallets, tokens, mining, and crypto media. Maintained as its own class rather than folded into finance, because risk profiles and regulatory treatment differ sharply. coinmarketcap.com, kraken.com, ethereum.org Business and Finance > Economy > Currencies
Dating Domains running matchmaking and personals services. A compact, well-defined class that filtering customers block and advertising customers target — the database supports both. bumble.com, okcupid.com, hinge.co Family and Relationships > Dating
Developer Tools / Code Hosting Domains offering repositories, package registries, build services, and developer utilities. Useful as a firmographic signal: heavy developer-tool referral traffic marks engineering-driven organizations. bitbucket.org, stackoverflow.com, npmjs.com Technology & Computing > Computing > Computer Software and Applications
Education/Reference Domains of academic institutions, reference works, and learning resources. Consistently among the most trusted classes, used to build allow-lists for child-safe environments. study.com, coursera.org, edx.org Education
Email and Messaging Domains delivering webmail and browser-based messaging. Kept separate from general web apps because mail endpoints matter to both security policy and communications analytics. outlook.com, whatsapp.com, slack.com Technology & Computing > Computing > Internet > Email
File Sharing/P2P Domains indexing torrents or coordinating peer-to-peer distribution. Labeled distinctly from cloud storage because the legal and malware risk profile differs fundamentally. torrentz2.eu, rarbg.to, nyaa.si Technology & Computing > Computing > Internet
Sensitive Topics > Online Piracy applies when the service is piracy-oriented.
Financial Services Domains of lenders, insurers, brokerages, and financial advice publishers. High-value for fraud teams cross-referencing the database, since phishing infrastructure imitates this class constantly. wellsfargo.com, paypal.com, intuit.com Personal Finance
Business and Finance > Industries > Financial Industry fits B2B providers better than the consumer path.
Food & Drink Domains for recipes, food media, and beverage brands. A stable lifestyle class used mainly for contextual ad placement and consumer research. epicurious.com, bonappetit.com, seriouseats.com Food & Drink
Forums / Message Boards Domains structured around threaded discussion. The classifier assigns this label from page structure and interaction patterns, independent of the forum's subject matter. stackexchange.com, discourse.org, phpbb.com Technology & Computing > Computing > Internet > Social Networking
Freeware/Software Domains distributing free and shareware applications. Download portals cluster here; reputation-scoring consumers weight this class carefully due to bundled-installer abuse. filehippo.com, softpedia.com, majorgeeks.com Technology & Computing > Computing > Computer Software and Applications > Shareware and Freeware
Gambling Domains operating betting, casino, poker, and lottery services. Jurisdiction-sensitive: many database customers combine this label with country data to enforce regional gambling rules. draftkings.com, 888casino.com, williamhill.com Sports > Poker and Professional Gambling
Treated as a sensitive vertical by IAB/GARM; brick-and-mortar casino domains map to Attractions > Casinos & Gambling.
Gaming Domains for game publishers, online play, esports, and gaming media. Popular for audience targeting; the class spans AAA publishers to small browser-game portals. steam.com, epicgames.com, pokernight.com Video Gaming
Government & Legal Official public-sector domains and legal information services. Verified government presences anchor trust models built on top of the database. nasa.gov, congress.gov, irs.gov Law
Split in practice: Politics > Civic affairs covers government portals, Business and Finance > Industries > Legal Services Industry covers legal practices.
Hate/Discrimination Domains dedicated to demeaning or attacking protected groups. Assigned after careful review signals, since the label triggers automatic blocking in nearly every downstream deployment. nazi.org, kkk.com, hatewatch.org Sensitive Topics > Hate Speech and Acts of Aggression
A GARM brand-unsafe class.
Health & Medicine Domains of healthcare providers, medical references, and wellness publishers. Sensitive-topic handling applies: advertisers use it for compliance exclusions as much as for targeting. healthline.com, nih.gov, who.int Medical Health
Home & Garden Domains covering home improvement, décor, gardening, and related retail. A quiet, low-churn class valuable for retail and lifestyle segmentation. gardeningknowhow.com, bhg.com, homeadvisor.com Home & Garden
Illegal Drugs Domains promoting or facilitating controlled-substance trade. One of the mandatory-block classes; database consumers in regulated industries depend on its accuracy for compliance. buyillegaldrugs.com, drugdealers.com, illegaldrugsupply.com Sensitive Topics > Illegal Drugs, Tobacco, eCigarettes, Vaping, Alcohol
A GARM brand-unsafe class.
Job Search/Careers Domains hosting job listings, recruiting platforms, and career content. HR-tech and labor-market analytics customers use this class to track hiring activity across the web. monster.com, careerbuilder.com, glassdoor.com Careers > Job Search
Lingerie/Swimsuits/Intimate Apparel Retail domains for intimate apparel and swimwear. Split out from general fashion so brand-safety and age-gating policies can treat it separately without touching explicit-content labels. aerie.com, hottopic.com, fredericks.com Style & Fashion > Women's Fashion > Women's Clothing > Women's Intimates and Sleepwear
Malware / Phishing / Suspicious Domains exhibiting malicious behavior: malware distribution, credential phishing, or attack-infrastructure fingerprints. The database's highest-priority security class, refreshed aggressively because these domains are short-lived. phishtank.org, malwarebytes.com, abuse.ch Sensitive Topics > Spam or Harmful Content
Security-only class with no advertising-taxonomy analogue.
Marketplaces / Classifieds / Auctions Domains where third parties list, sell, and bid on goods. Distinguished from single-brand shops because marketplace dynamics matter to fraud, pricing, and competitive analysis. offerup.com, mercari.com, poshmark.com Shopping
Military Domains of armed services, defense agencies, and military-focused media. A small, stable class relevant mostly to government and OSINT users of the database. army.mil, navy.mil, airforce.com War and Conflicts
Contractor and supplier domains map to Business and Finance > Industries > Defense Industry.
News/Media Domains of newspapers, broadcasters, and digital publishers. Heavily used for contextual advertising and misinformation research; publisher-level granularity comes from the enrichment fields. nytimes.com, foxnews.com, reuters.com Business and Finance > Industries > Media Industry
Version 3.0 of the IAB taxonomy classifies news per article rather than per site, leaving Media Industry as the closest domain-level equivalent.
Online Banking Domains serving bank login and account management. Kept as a precise class so anti-phishing systems can whitelist genuine banking endpoints and challenge lookalikes. wellsfargo.com, citibank.com, capitalone.com Personal Finance > Consumer Banking
Parked / For-Sale Domains Registered domains with placeholder or sale pages and no substantive content. Roughly a fifth of the registered web at any time — labeling them keeps content analytics honest and flags churn-prone infrastructure. dan.com, hugedomains.com, bodis.com No IAB equivalent
Unmapped by design: a parked page has no content for the IAB taxonomy to describe.
Pets & Animals Domains for pet care, veterinary services, animal welfare, and related retail. A benign consumer class used for niche audience building. thebark.com, animalplanet.com, akc.org Pets
Podcasts Domains hosting or indexing podcast content. Identified separately from general streaming so audio-specific advertising and analytics products can isolate the medium. pocketcasts.com, overcast.fm, anchor.fm Entertainment
Podcast platforms lack a dedicated IAB 3.0 node; episode subjects drive per-content classification.
Political Domains of parties, campaigns, advocacy organizations, and political commentary. Election-cycle sensitive: the class grows sharply before major votes and is monitored for coordinated registration bursts. foxnews.com, thehill.com, bbc.com Politics
Real Estate Domains for property listings, brokerages, and rental platforms. Geography-rich: combined with the database's country data it supports regional property-market analysis. trulia.com, redfin.com, loopnet.com Real Estate
Religion & Spirituality Domains of faith communities, scripture resources, and spiritual practice. A stable class handled as sensitive in advertising contexts and open in filtering ones. huffpost.com/religion, religionnews.com, patheos.com Religion & Spirituality
Remote Access Tools Domains distributing remote desktop and remote administration software. Security consumers treat unexpected traffic to this class as an incident signal, so labeling precision matters. splashtop.com, remotedesktop.google.com, logmein.com Technology & Computing > Computing > Computer Software and Applications
A class enterprises often gate behind explicit approval.
Restaurants & Dining Domains for restaurants, delivery platforms, and dining discovery. Local-business heavy, which makes it a favorite class for location-based marketing datasets. ubereats.com, foodnetwork.com, openTable.com Food & Drink > Dining Out
Science Domains of research institutions, journals, and science publishing. Trusted reference content, often paired with Education in allow-list construction. scientificamerican.com, pnas.org, newscientist.com Science
Search Engines & Platforms Domains operating general search and major platform gateways. A tiny class by domain count with enormous traffic share — separated so platform traffic never skews content-category statistics. yahoo.com, duckduckgo.com, baidu.com Technology & Computing > Computing > Internet > Search
Shopping E-commerce domains selling directly to consumers. The database's enrichment layer (technology stack, company data) adds merchant-level detail on top of this broad retail label. walmart.com, target.com, etsy.com Shopping
Social Networking Domains of social platforms built on user profiles, feeds, and follower graphs. Labeled distinctly from forums and communities; downstream policy treatment differs across all three. instagram.com, linkedin.com, snapchat.com Technology & Computing > Computing > Internet > Social Networking
Sports & Recreation Domains covering teams, leagues, scores, fitness, and outdoor activity. Seasonal traffic patterns make this class useful for time-aware audience products. sports.yahoo.com, nbcsports.com, si.com Sports
Streaming Media Domains delivering on-demand or live video and music. Classified by delivery model rather than content genre; the IAB mapping supplies genre-level detail when needed. twitch.tv, vimeo.com, hulu.com Entertainment
Service type decides the mapping: Entertainment > Movies, Entertainment > Television, or Entertainment > Music.
Tobacco Domains selling or promoting tobacco and vaping products. A regulated-goods class that advertising customers exclude by default and compliance teams audit against. cigarettes.com, smokeshop.com, vaping.com Sensitive Topics > Illegal Drugs, Tobacco, eCigarettes, Vaping, Alcohol
A GARM brand-unsafe class.
Travel Domains of airlines, lodging, booking engines, and destination content. Rich in intent signal: travel-class visits feed demand forecasting and campaign timing models. tripadvisor.com, airbnb.com, travelocity.com Travel
URL Shorteners Domains providing link-shortening and redirection. The label marks the shortener itself; resolving the final destination is left to the consuming application, which is why the class exists at all. t.co, ow.ly, is.gd Technology & Computing > Computing > Internet
The redirect hides the target, which is why policies treat the class cautiously.
Violence Domains centered on graphic or glorified depictions of violence. A safeguarding class assigned with high-precision thresholds because of its automatic-block consequences downstream. fightclub.com, crimescene.com, gorehub.com Sensitive Topics > Death, Injury, or Military Conflict
A GARM brand-unsafe class.
VPN / Proxy / Anonymizers Domains offering VPNs, proxies, and anonymization. Policy-critical: on managed networks this class is the canonical filter-evasion list, so coverage and freshness are prioritized. protonvpn.com, torproject.org, hidemyass.com Technology & Computing > Computing > Information and Network Security
Standard block entry in managed-network policies.
Weapons Domains selling firearms, ammunition, and weapon accessories. Regionally regulated; consumers typically pair the label with jurisdiction data before acting on it. cheaperthandirt.com, palmettostatearmory.com, cabelas.com Sensitive Topics > Arms & Ammunition
A GARM brand-unsafe class.
Web-based Applications Domains delivering browser-based tools and SaaS utilities. A catch-all for functional web software that lacks a more specific class, refined over time as sub-classes graduate out. slack.com, zoom.us, asana.com Technology & Computing > Computing > Computer Software and Applications > Web Conferencing
Falls through to a more precise IAB software path whenever the tool type is known.
Webinars/E-learning Domains hosting online courses, corporate training, and live webinar delivery. Growing steadily; distinguished from general education by its delivery-platform character. udemy.com, zoom.us, webinar.net Education > Online Education

Frequently asked questions

Which category systems does each domain record carry?

Three: an IAB Content Taxonomy 3.0 value (703 possible entries, each with an official IAB Tech Lab ID, in 36 Tier-1 groups), a legacy IAB v2 value (699 paths), and one of 58 web content filtering classes.

Are the category lists free?

Yes. JSON and CSV exports of all four reference tables sit in the downloads section; fetch them as often as you like. The paid part is the classified domain data itself — 120M+ labeled domains in the database product.

Where do I go for the actual domain data?

Start with the database explorer to inspect samples, then pick a tier on the pricing page (CSV tiers start at 5M domains), or wire up the categorization API for per-domain lookups.

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