519290 — Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating Web sites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format (and known as Web search portals) or providing other information services not elsewhere classified. Establishments known as Web search portals often provide additional Internet services, such as email, connections to other Web sites, auctions, news, and other limited content.
Illustrative Examples
- News clipping services
- Telephone-based recorded information services
- Stock photo agencies
- Web search portals
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 519290 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,000 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 519200 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 51 → 519 → 5192 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2711 - Newspapers: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing (via SIC1987:2711→NAICS1997:51111→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:519290)
- SIC 2721 - Periodicals: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing (via SIC1987:2721→NAICS1997:51112→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:519290)
- SIC 2731 - Books: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing (via SIC1987:2731→NAICS1997:51113→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:519290)
- SIC 2741 - Miscellaneous Publishing (via SIC1987:2741→NAICS1997:51113→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:519290)
- SIC 2771 - Greeting Cards (via SIC1987:2771→NAICS1997:511191→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:519290)
- SIC 7331 - Direct Mail Advertising Services (via SIC1987:7331→NAICS1997:51114→2002:516110→2007:519130→2012:519130→2017:519130→2022:519290)
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:514199→2002:519190→2007:519190→2012:519190→2017:519190→2022:519290)
- SIC 8999 - Services, NEC (via SIC1987:8999→NAICS1997:514199→2002:519190→2007:519190→2012:519190→2017:519190→2022:519290)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 519290:
- Sector 51 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Information sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 5192
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 519290 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 519290 is 'Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 51 (Information); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,000 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 519290?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 519290 is 1,000 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 519290?
NAICS code 519290 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2711 - Newspapers: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing, 2721 - Periodicals: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing, 2731 - Books: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing, 2741 - Miscellaneous Publishing, 2771 - Greeting Cards, 7331 - Direct Mail Advertising Services, 7389 - Business Services, 8999 - Services, NEC.