Porkbun

ICANN-accredited domain registrar with free privacy and SSL

About

Porkbun is an ICANN-accredited domain registrar that handles domain registration, transfers, and web hosting. It distinguishes itself by including free WHOIS privacy, Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, and Cloudflare DNS management with every domain.

Sovereignty Score

out of 100

Data completeness50% (Partial)

Jurisdictional(56%)

Significant foreign legal exposure risk

Jurisdiction: United States (EU adequacy decision)
No foreign parent provider
Five Eyes intelligence alliance exposure
US CLOUD Act applies (US can compel data access regardless of storage location)

Ownership(44%)

Strong EU ownership and control

Bootstrapped (self-funded)
Funding stage unknown (assumed late-stage VC) (Submit verified data to improve this score)
Low acquisition risk (bootstrapped, no investor pressure) (No VC exit timeline, founders retain full control)

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Provider

Porkbun LLC

Quick Facts

Jurisdiction: United States
Ownership: Bootstrapped