{ "name": "Website Categorization API — Web Content Filtering Taxonomy", "version": "2026-07", "category_count": 58, "homepage": "https://www.websitecategorizationapi.com/taxonomy.php", "license": "Free to use with attribution to websitecategorizationapi.com", "categories": [ { "category": "Adult", "description": "The Adult category encompasses websites that contain sexually explicit content, including pornography, adult entertainment, and related materials. This category is often filtered to protect minors from exposure to inappropriate content and to maintain a safe browsing environment in workplaces and educational institutions. Filtering these sites helps to prevent potential distractions and the inappropriate use of internet resources.", "example_domains": [ "pornhub.com", "xvideos.com", "adultfriendfinder.com", "xhamster.com", "redtube.com" ] }, { "category": "Advertising/Marketing", "description": "The Advertising/Marketing category encompasses websites that primarily focus on promoting products, services, or brands through various marketing strategies. This category might be filtered in environments such as schools or workplaces to minimize distractions, reduce bandwidth usage, or prevent exposure to aggressive marketing tactics. Additionally, filtering these sites can help maintain a more focused and productive online experience for users.", "example_domains": [ "googleads.com", "facebook.com", "adroll.com", "hubspot.com", "mailchimp.com" ] }, { "category": "AI / LLM Tools", "description": "The 'AI / LLM Tools' category covers websites that provide artificial intelligence services, large language models, AI chatbots, and machine learning platforms. This category may be filtered in organizations to prevent data leakage through AI prompts, control the use of generative AI tools, or ensure compliance with corporate AI usage policies. Some environments restrict access to prevent employees from sharing sensitive or proprietary information with external AI systems.", "example_domains": [ "chat.openai.com", "claude.ai", "gemini.google.com", "perplexity.ai", "huggingface.co" ] }, { "category": "Alcohol", "description": "The 'Alcohol' category covers websites that promote or sell alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits. This category might be filtered in workplaces, schools, or by parents to prevent access to content that promotes excessive drinking or provides information about alcohol consumption. Filtering these sites can help maintain a safe and responsible environment, particularly for minors and in professional settings.", "example_domains": [ "liquor.com", "drizly.com", "totalwine.com", "bevmo.com", "wine.com" ] }, { "category": "Arts & Entertainment", "description": "The Arts & Entertainment category encompasses websites that feature content related to art, music, movies, television, theater, and other forms of entertainment. This category may be filtered to prevent access to potentially inappropriate content or to maintain productivity in work or educational environments. Additionally, some organizations may choose to restrict access to prevent distractions or exposure to content that does not align with their values.", "example_domains": [ "rollingstone.com", "imdb.com", "pitchfork.com", "broadway.com", "metacritic.com" ] }, { "category": "Automotive & Transportation", "description": "The Automotive & Transportation category includes websites related to vehicles, automotive services, transportation systems, and related topics. This category might be filtered to prevent access to content that could be deemed inappropriate or distracting in certain environments, such as workplaces or educational institutions. Additionally, it may include sites that promote unsafe driving practices or share unverified automotive advice.", "example_domains": [ "autotrader.com", "cars.com", "edmunds.com", "caranddriver.com", "motortrend.com" ] }, { "category": "Blogs/Personal Sites", "description": "The 'Blogs/Personal Sites' category includes websites that are primarily used for personal expression, sharing opinions, or documenting experiences. This category may be filtered to prevent access to content that could be deemed inappropriate, misleading, or unrelated to professional environments. Additionally, personal blogs can sometimes include unverified information that organizations may wish to restrict for accuracy and safety reasons.", "example_domains": [ "wordpress.com", "blogger.com", "tumblr.com", "medium.com", "livejournal.com" ] }, { "category": "Business", "description": "The 'Business' category encompasses websites that provide services, resources, and information related to business operations, including finance, consulting, and management. These sites may be filtered to ensure that employees remain focused on their work and to prevent access to potentially distracting content during business hours. Additionally, some organizations may restrict access to prevent security risks associated with unverified business services or platforms.", "example_domains": [ "linkedin.com", "forbes.com", "businessinsider.com", "harvardbusinessreview.com", "inc.com" ] }, { "category": "CDN / Hosting / Infrastructure", "description": "The 'CDN / Hosting / Infrastructure' category covers websites that provide content delivery networks, web hosting services, domain registration, and internet infrastructure. This category may be filtered to monitor or restrict access to hosting platforms that could be used to set up unauthorized websites or services. Organizations may also track access to these sites to prevent shadow IT or detect potential exfiltration through infrastructure services.", "example_domains": [ "cloudflare.com", "aws.amazon.com", "akamai.com", "digitalocean.com", "godaddy.com" ] }, { "category": "Cloud Storage / File Hosting", "description": "The 'Cloud Storage / File Hosting' category encompasses websites that provide cloud-based file storage, synchronization, and sharing services. This category may be filtered to prevent data exfiltration, control unauthorized file transfers, or ensure compliance with data loss prevention (DLP) policies. Organizations often restrict access to personal cloud storage services to protect sensitive corporate data from being uploaded to unmanaged platforms.", "example_domains": [ "dropbox.com", "drive.google.com", "onedrive.live.com", "box.com", "mega.nz" ] }, { "category": "Community Sites", "description": "The 'Community Sites' category encompasses websites that facilitate social networking, forums, and user-generated content, allowing individuals to connect and share ideas. These sites may be filtered in certain environments, such as schools or workplaces, to minimize distractions and ensure a focused atmosphere. Additionally, they can pose risks related to inappropriate content, online bullying, or privacy concerns.", "example_domains": [ "reddit.com", "facebook.com", "twitter.com", "linkedin.com", "tumblr.com" ] }, { "category": "Computers & Technology", "description": "The 'Computers & Technology' category encompasses websites that provide information, resources, and services related to computer hardware, software, programming, and emerging technologies. This category may be filtered to prevent access to content that could distract employees or students, or to limit exposure to potentially harmful software and security threats. Additionally, some organizations may restrict access to sites that discuss hacking or other illicit activities related to technology.", "example_domains": [ "techcrunch.com", "cnet.com", "tomshardware.com", "arstechnica.com", "zdnet.com" ] }, { "category": "Cryptocurrency", "description": "The 'Cryptocurrency' category covers websites related to digital currencies, blockchain technology, crypto exchanges, wallets, and decentralized finance (DeFi). This category may be filtered to prevent employees from engaging in cryptocurrency trading during work hours, to reduce exposure to crypto scams and fraud, or to comply with organizational financial policies. Some environments restrict access due to the high-risk nature of cryptocurrency investments and associated security threats.", "example_domains": [ "coinbase.com", "binance.com", "coinmarketcap.com", "kraken.com", "ethereum.org" ] }, { "category": "Dating", "description": "The 'Dating' category encompasses websites and platforms designed to facilitate romantic connections, matchmaking, and relationship-building between individuals. This category may be filtered in workplaces and educational environments to maintain professionalism and prevent distractions. Additionally, some dating sites may contain suggestive content or pose risks related to online predators, making filtering important for protecting minors and maintaining safe browsing environments.", "example_domains": [ "tinder.com", "match.com", "bumble.com", "okcupid.com", "hinge.co" ] }, { "category": "Developer Tools / Code Hosting", "description": "The 'Developer Tools / Code Hosting' category covers websites that provide source code hosting, version control, developer collaboration platforms, and programming tools. This category may be filtered in certain environments to prevent unauthorized code uploads or downloads, control access to open-source repositories, or restrict the use of external development tools that could introduce security vulnerabilities or bypass approved software development processes.", "example_domains": [ "github.com", "gitlab.com", "bitbucket.org", "stackoverflow.com", "npmjs.com" ] }, { "category": "Education/Reference", "description": "The 'Education/Reference' category encompasses websites that provide educational resources, reference materials, and learning tools for students and educators. This category may be filtered in certain environments to prevent distractions from non-educational content or to ensure that resources align with institutional guidelines. Sites in this category can range from online encyclopedias to educational platforms and databases.", "example_domains": [ "khanacademy.org", "wikipedia.org", "study.com", "coursera.org", "edx.org" ] }, { "category": "Email and Messaging", "description": "The 'Email and Messaging' category encompasses various platforms and services used for electronic communication, including email services, instant messaging apps, and social media messaging features. This category might be filtered in organizational environments to prevent distractions, protect against phishing attacks, or minimize the risk of data leaks. Filtering these services can help maintain productivity and enhance cybersecurity by controlling the flow of information outside the organization.", "example_domains": [ "gmail.com", "yahoo.com", "outlook.com", "whatsapp.com", "slack.com" ] }, { "category": "File Sharing/P2P", "description": "The 'File Sharing/P2P' category encompasses websites and services that facilitate the sharing of files through peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. This category is often filtered due to concerns over copyright infringement, the distribution of malware, and the potential for users to access inappropriate or illegal content. Organizations may implement filters to protect their networks and maintain compliance with legal and ethical standards.", "example_domains": [ "thepiratebay.org", "1337x.to", "torrentz2.eu", "rarbg.to", "nyaa.si" ] }, { "category": "Financial Services", "description": "The Financial Services category encompasses websites that provide banking, investment, insurance, and other financial services to consumers and businesses. This category is often filtered to protect users from potential financial fraud, phishing schemes, or malicious activities targeting sensitive financial information. Additionally, organizations may restrict access to these sites to promote productivity and reduce the risk of data breaches.", "example_domains": [ "bankofamerica.com", "chase.com", "wellsfargo.com", "paypal.com", "intuit.com" ] }, { "category": "Food & Drink", "description": "The 'Food & Drink' category covers websites focused on food products, beverages, recipes, cooking, food blogs, and culinary content. This category may be filtered in workplace or educational environments to minimize distractions and maintain productivity. It includes food manufacturers, beverage brands, recipe aggregators, and food-related content platforms that are not primarily restaurants or dining establishments.", "example_domains": [ "allrecipes.com", "foodnetwork.com", "epicurious.com", "bonappetit.com", "seriouseats.com" ] }, { "category": "Forums / Message Boards", "description": "The 'Forums / Message Boards' category encompasses websites that host user-driven discussion threads, Q&A platforms, and community message boards. This category may be filtered to prevent employees from spending excessive time in online discussions, to reduce exposure to unmoderated or inappropriate content, or to limit potential data leakage through public forum posts. Forums can also be vectors for social engineering and misinformation.", "example_domains": [ "reddit.com", "quora.com", "stackexchange.com", "discourse.org", "phpbb.com" ] }, { "category": "Freeware/Software", "description": "The 'Freeware/Software' category includes websites that offer free software applications for download. These sites may be filtered to prevent the installation of potentially harmful software, such as adware or malware, that can compromise a user's device or data security. Additionally, some freeware may contain bundled software or unwanted features that can disrupt user experience or lead to privacy concerns.", "example_domains": [ "sourceforge.net", "download.com", "filehippo.com", "softpedia.com", "majorgeeks.com" ] }, { "category": "Gambling", "description": "The Gambling category covers websites that offer online betting, gaming, and wagering activities, including casinos, poker rooms, and sports betting platforms. This category is often filtered to protect users, especially minors, from the potential risks associated with gambling, such as addiction and financial loss. Additionally, some organizations and regions may have legal restrictions on access to gambling-related content.", "example_domains": [ "bet365.com", "pokerstars.com", "draftkings.com", "888casino.com", "williamhill.com" ] }, { "category": "Gaming", "description": "The 'Gaming' category encompasses websites and online platforms that offer video games, gaming news, forums, and related content. This category may be filtered in certain environments, such as schools or workplaces, to minimize distractions and maintain productivity. Additionally, some gaming sites may contain content that is not suitable for all audiences, prompting administrators to restrict access.", "example_domains": [ "gamespot.com", "ign.com", "steam.com", "epicgames.com", "pokernight.com" ] }, { "category": "Government & Legal", "description": "The 'Government & Legal' category encompasses websites that provide information and services related to government entities, legal resources, and public policy. These sites may be filtered in certain environments to prevent access to information that could be deemed inappropriate or sensitive in specific contexts. Additionally, filtering may help maintain focus in workplaces or educational institutions by limiting access to non-educational government content.", "example_domains": [ "usa.gov", "justice.gov", "nasa.gov", "congress.gov", "irs.gov" ] }, { "category": "Hate/Discrimination", "description": "The 'Hate/Discrimination' category covers websites that promote hate speech, discrimination, or violence against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. Such content is often harmful and can create a hostile environment, leading to societal division and conflict. Filtering these websites is crucial to protect users from exposure to harmful ideologies and to promote a safe online experience.", "example_domains": [ "stormfront.org", "whitehouse.gov", "nazi.org", "kkk.com", "hatewatch.org" ] }, { "category": "Health & Medicine", "description": "The 'Health & Medicine' category covers websites that provide information and resources related to health, wellness, medical conditions, treatments, and pharmaceuticals. This category may be filtered to prevent access to potentially misleading or harmful health information, as well as to protect users from inappropriate content related to medical issues. Additionally, it aims to limit distractions in professional or educational environments where accurate health information is critical.", "example_domains": [ "webmd.com", "mayoclinic.org", "healthline.com", "nih.gov", "who.int" ] }, { "category": "Home & Garden", "description": "The Home & Garden category encompasses websites related to home improvement, gardening, interior design, and landscaping. This category might be filtered to prevent distractions in a work environment or to limit access to content that may lead to excessive spending on home-related projects. Additionally, some content may not be appropriate for all audiences, prompting organizations to restrict access.", "example_domains": [ "houzz.com", "wayfair.com", "gardeningknowhow.com", "bhg.com", "homeadvisor.com" ] }, { "category": "Illegal Drugs", "description": "The 'Illegal Drugs' web filtering category encompasses websites that promote, sell, or provide information about illegal substances and drug paraphernalia. This category is filtered to prevent access to content that may encourage drug use, trafficking, or related criminal activities. By blocking these sites, organizations aim to protect users, especially minors, from the dangers associated with illegal drug use and the potential legal ramifications of accessing such content.", "example_domains": [ "drugstore.com", "illicitdrugmarket.com", "buyillegaldrugs.com", "drugdealers.com", "illegaldrugsupply.com" ] }, { "category": "Job Search/Careers", "description": "The Job Search/Careers category encompasses websites that provide resources for job seekers, including job listings, resume-building tools, and career advice. This category may be filtered in workplace environments to minimize distractions and maintain productivity, as employees may spend excessive time browsing job opportunities. Additionally, organizations might restrict access to these sites to reduce the risk of employees seeking new employment while on company time.", "example_domains": [ "indeed.com", "linkedin.com", "monster.com", "careerbuilder.com", "glassdoor.com" ] }, { "category": "Lingerie/Swimsuits/Intimate Apparel", "description": "The 'Lingerie/Swimsuits/Intimate Apparel' category encompasses websites that sell or promote lingerie, swimsuits, and other intimate clothing items. This category may be filtered in various environments, such as workplaces or schools, to maintain a professional or age-appropriate atmosphere. Filtering these sites helps to prevent exposure to potentially inappropriate content that may not align with the values or policies of certain organizations.", "example_domains": [ "victoriassecret.com", "bareNecessities.com", "aerie.com", "hottopic.com", "fredericks.com" ] }, { "category": "Malware / Phishing / Suspicious", "description": "The 'Malware / Phishing / Suspicious' category covers websites identified as hosting malware, conducting phishing attacks, distributing ransomware, or engaging in other malicious activities. This is a critical security category that is almost universally blocked in enterprise environments. Filtering these sites protects users and organizations from credential theft, malware infections, data breaches, and other cyber threats that can cause significant financial and operational damage.", "example_domains": [ "virustotal.com", "urlscan.io", "phishtank.org", "malwarebytes.com", "abuse.ch" ] }, { "category": "Marketplaces / Classifieds / Auctions", "description": "The 'Marketplaces / Classifieds / Auctions' category encompasses websites that facilitate peer-to-peer buying, selling, and trading of goods through classified listings, auction platforms, or general-purpose marketplaces. This category may be filtered in workplace environments to prevent distractions from personal shopping and to reduce exposure to potential scams or fraudulent listings commonly found on peer-to-peer trading platforms.", "example_domains": [ "ebay.com", "craigslist.org", "offerup.com", "mercari.com", "poshmark.com" ] }, { "category": "Military", "description": "The 'Military' web filtering category covers websites related to military organizations, defense contractors, armed forces, and military operations. This category may be filtered in certain environments to maintain a professional atmosphere, prevent the dissemination of sensitive information, or limit access to content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Websites in this category can include recruiting sites, defense technology, and military news outlets.", "example_domains": [ "military.com", "defense.gov", "army.mil", "navy.mil", "airforce.com" ] }, { "category": "News/Media", "description": "The News/Media category encompasses websites that provide news articles, opinion pieces, and various forms of media content such as videos and podcasts. This category might be filtered to prevent access to potentially biased or sensationalized information, to reduce distractions in educational or workplace environments, or to avoid exposure to mature content. Filtering this category can help ensure that users access reliable and age-appropriate information.", "example_domains": [ "cnn.com", "bbc.com", "nytimes.com", "foxnews.com", "reuters.com" ] }, { "category": "Online Banking", "description": "The 'Online Banking' category encompasses websites and services that facilitate online financial transactions, including checking account balances, transferring funds, and paying bills. This category might be filtered to protect users from potential phishing attacks, fraud, or unauthorized access to sensitive financial information. Organizations often restrict access to these sites to ensure that employees do not engage in personal banking activities during work hours, which could lead to security vulnerabilities.", "example_domains": [ "bankofamerica.com", "chase.com", "wellsfargo.com", "citibank.com", "capitalone.com" ] }, { "category": "Parked / For-Sale Domains", "description": "The 'Parked / For-Sale Domains' category covers websites that are registered but not actively hosting content, typically displaying placeholder pages, domain sale listings, or pay-per-click advertising. This category may be filtered because parked domains are frequently used in typosquatting attacks, phishing campaigns, and malvertising. Blocking access to these sites helps protect users from inadvertently visiting deceptive pages that mimic legitimate websites or serve malicious advertisements.", "example_domains": [ "sedo.com", "afternic.com", "dan.com", "hugedomains.com", "bodis.com" ] }, { "category": "Pets & Animals", "description": "The 'Pets & Animals' category includes websites that focus on pet care, animal welfare, and wildlife conservation. This category may be filtered to protect users from content that could promote irresponsible pet ownership, animal cruelty, or misinformation about animal care. Additionally, it can help prevent distractions in educational or workplace environments by limiting access to non-essential pet-related content.", "example_domains": [ "pets.com", "petfinder.com", "thebark.com", "animalplanet.com", "akc.org" ] }, { "category": "Podcasts", "description": "The 'Podcasts' category covers websites and platforms dedicated to hosting, distributing, and streaming podcast content across various topics. This category may be filtered in workplace or educational environments to reduce bandwidth consumption from audio streaming and to minimize distractions. Some organizations may also restrict access to podcast platforms that host unmoderated or controversial content that does not align with organizational policies.", "example_domains": [ "podcasts.apple.com", "open.spotify.com", "pocketcasts.com", "overcast.fm", "anchor.fm" ] }, { "category": "Political", "description": "The 'Political' category encompasses websites that primarily focus on political content, including news, commentary, advocacy, and various political movements. This category might be filtered in environments such as schools or workplaces to prevent discussions or distractions related to political ideologies and debates. Filtering these sites may also aim to maintain a neutral environment, avoiding potential conflicts among users with differing political views.", "example_domains": [ "politico.com", "cnn.com", "foxnews.com", "thehill.com", "bbc.com" ] }, { "category": "Real Estate", "description": "The Real Estate category encompasses websites related to buying, selling, and renting properties, as well as real estate investment and market analysis. This category might be filtered in certain environments to limit distractions or ensure that users are not engaging in non-work-related activities during business hours. Additionally, some organizations may restrict access to these sites to protect sensitive company information or proprietary data related to real estate transactions.", "example_domains": [ "realtor.com", "zillow.com", "trulia.com", "redfin.com", "loopnet.com" ] }, { "category": "Religion & Spirituality", "description": "The 'Religion & Spirituality' category encompasses websites that provide information, resources, and discussions related to various religious beliefs, practices, and spiritual experiences. This category may be filtered in certain environments, such as schools or workplaces, to maintain a neutral atmosphere or to prevent the promotion of specific religious views. Additionally, some content within this category may be deemed inappropriate or controversial, leading to filtering to avoid potential conflicts or discomfort among users.", "example_domains": [ "biblegateway.com", "beliefnet.com", "huffpost.com/religion", "religionnews.com", "patheos.com" ] }, { "category": "Remote Access Tools", "description": "The 'Remote Access Tools' category covers websites that provide remote desktop access, remote administration, and remote support software. This category may be filtered to prevent unauthorized remote access to corporate systems, reduce the risk of data exfiltration through remote sessions, and block tools commonly abused by threat actors for command-and-control operations. Organizations may allow only approved remote access solutions while blocking all others.", "example_domains": [ "teamviewer.com", "anydesk.com", "splashtop.com", "remotedesktop.google.com", "logmein.com" ] }, { "category": "Restaurants & Dining", "description": "The 'Restaurants & Dining' category includes websites that offer information about restaurants, food delivery services, recipes, and dining experiences. This category might be filtered in certain environments to restrict access to sites that could lead to distractions during work hours or to prevent access to food-related content that may not be appropriate in specific contexts. Additionally, some organizations may want to limit access to online ordering services to reduce time spent on non-work-related activities.", "example_domains": [ "yelp.com", "grubhub.com", "ubereats.com", "foodnetwork.com", "openTable.com" ] }, { "category": "Science", "description": "The Science category covers websites that provide information and resources related to various scientific fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. This category may be filtered in educational or workplace settings to ensure that users focus on relevant material and avoid distractions. Additionally, some content may include complex theories or controversial topics that are not suitable for all audiences.", "example_domains": [ "nature.com", "sciencemag.org", "scientificamerican.com", "pnas.org", "newscientist.com" ] }, { "category": "Search Engines & Platforms", "description": "The 'Search Engines & Platforms' category includes websites that provide search functionality and platforms for accessing a wide range of information. These sites may be filtered to prevent users from accessing inappropriate content or to limit distractions in educational and workplace environments. Filtering this category helps ensure that users engage with content that is deemed suitable for their age and context.", "example_domains": [ "google.com", "bing.com", "yahoo.com", "duckduckgo.com", "baidu.com" ] }, { "category": "Shopping", "description": "The 'Shopping' category encompasses websites that facilitate online purchasing of goods and services, including retail stores and marketplaces. This category might be filtered in certain environments, such as schools or workplaces, to minimize distractions or prevent unauthorized transactions during work or study hours. Additionally, filtering this category helps to safeguard against potential security risks associated with online shopping.", "example_domains": [ "amazon.com", "ebay.com", "walmart.com", "target.com", "etsy.com" ] }, { "category": "Social Networking", "description": "The Social Networking category covers websites and platforms that enable users to create personal profiles, connect with friends, and share content. This category may be filtered in certain environments, such as schools or workplaces, to minimize distractions and prevent potential risks associated with inappropriate content or interactions. Additionally, these sites can consume significant bandwidth and may expose users to privacy concerns and cyberbullying.", "example_domains": [ "facebook.com", "twitter.com", "instagram.com", "linkedin.com", "snapchat.com" ] }, { "category": "Sports & Recreation", "description": "The 'Sports & Recreation' category encompasses websites that focus on various sports, physical activities, fitness, and outdoor recreation. This category may be filtered in certain environments to prevent distractions or to limit access to content that could be deemed inappropriate or excessive during work or study hours. Additionally, some organizations may filter this category to promote a more productive and focused online environment.", "example_domains": [ "espn.com", "bleacherreport.com", "sports.yahoo.com", "nbcsports.com", "si.com" ] }, { "category": "Streaming Media", "description": "The 'Streaming Media' category encompasses websites and services that provide audio and video content streamed over the internet. This category may be filtered in organizational settings to manage bandwidth usage, maintain productivity, and ensure compliance with acceptable use policies. Streaming media can consume significant network resources and may distract users from their work or educational activities.", "example_domains": [ "youtube.com", "netflix.com", "twitch.tv", "vimeo.com", "hulu.com" ] }, { "category": "Tobacco", "description": "The Tobacco category includes websites that promote, sell, or discuss tobacco products and related items. This category is often filtered to prevent exposure to harmful substances and discourage tobacco use, especially among minors. Additionally, many organizations aim to reduce smoking rates and protect public health by limiting access to tobacco-related content online.", "example_domains": [ "tobacco.com", "nicotine.com", "cigarettes.com", "smokeshop.com", "vaping.com" ] }, { "category": "Travel", "description": "The Travel category encompasses websites related to travel booking, tourist information, and travel reviews. These sites may be filtered to prevent distractions during work hours or to restrict access to travel-related content that could lead to non-productive behavior. Additionally, some organizations may filter this category to ensure that employees are not accessing potentially unsafe or unverified travel information.", "example_domains": [ "expedia.com", "booking.com", "tripadvisor.com", "airbnb.com", "travelocity.com" ] }, { "category": "URL Shorteners", "description": "The 'URL Shorteners' category covers websites that provide URL shortening and redirection services. This category may be filtered because shortened URLs obscure the true destination, making them a common vector for phishing attacks, malware distribution, and circumventing other web filtering rules. Organizations may block URL shorteners to maintain visibility into where users are navigating and to prevent employees from bypassing content filters through redirected links.", "example_domains": [ "bit.ly", "tinyurl.com", "t.co", "ow.ly", "is.gd" ] }, { "category": "Violence", "description": "The 'Violence' web filtering category encompasses content that depicts or promotes acts of violence, aggression, or harm against individuals or groups. This includes graphic images, videos, and discussions that may incite violence or glorify violent behavior. Filtering this category is often implemented to protect users, especially minors, from exposure to disturbing or harmful content.", "example_domains": [ "violentvideos.com", "extremeviolence.com", "fightclub.com", "crimescene.com", "gorehub.com" ] }, { "category": "VPN / Proxy / Anonymizers", "description": "The 'VPN / Proxy / Anonymizers' category covers websites that provide virtual private network services, web proxies, anonymizing tools, and privacy-focused browsing solutions. This category is commonly filtered in enterprise and educational environments because these tools can be used to bypass web filtering policies, obscure browsing activity from network monitoring, and circumvent geographic restrictions. Blocking access helps maintain the integrity of an organization's security and acceptable use policies.", "example_domains": [ "nordvpn.com", "expressvpn.com", "protonvpn.com", "torproject.org", "hidemyass.com" ] }, { "category": "Weapons", "description": "The 'Weapons' category encompasses websites that promote, sell, or provide information about firearms, explosives, and other weapons. This category is often filtered to prevent access to potentially dangerous content that could lead to illegal activities or the promotion of violence. Additionally, filtering helps maintain a safe online environment, especially in educational institutions and workplaces.", "example_domains": [ "gunbroker.com", "armslist.com", "cheaperthandirt.com", "palmettostatearmory.com", "cabelas.com" ] }, { "category": "Web-based Applications", "description": "The 'Web-based Applications' category encompasses a variety of online tools and platforms that facilitate tasks such as project management, document editing, and collaboration. These applications may be filtered to prevent distractions or misuse during work or educational hours. Additionally, organizations may restrict access to protect sensitive information and maintain network security.", "example_domains": [ "google.com", "dropbox.com", "slack.com", "zoom.us", "asana.com" ] }, { "category": "Webinars/E-learning", "description": "The 'Webinars/E-learning' category encompasses websites that offer online learning resources, including webinars, courses, and educational materials. This category might be filtered in certain environments to prevent distractions during work or to ensure that users are not accessing unapproved educational content. It is essential for organizations to manage access to such resources to maintain productivity and focus on core tasks.", "example_domains": [ "coursera.org", "edx.org", "udemy.com", "zoom.us", "webinar.net" ] } ] }