See when a domain was registered, how old it is, when it expires, who the registrar is and which nameservers it uses, pulled live from the registry's RDAP service.
How to use the WHOIS & domain age
- Enter a domain name.
- Run the lookup. We query the registry's RDAP server.
- Check the age and expiry before you buy, partner with or link to the domain.
Why domain age matters
An older domain with a clean history is more likely to be a real, maintained business. A domain registered last week that sells links or asks for a partnership deserves a closer look.
RDAP vs classic WHOIS
RDAP is the modern, structured replacement for WHOIS that registries now publish. Personal contact details are usually redacted for privacy, but dates, registrar and nameservers are public.
Reading the record
Domain age is counted from the registration date. Expires is when the current paid term ends; it turns red when it is less than 60 days away. Last updated changes on renewals, transfers and nameserver edits, so a recent date doesn't mean the domain changed hands. Status codes come from the registry: clientTransferProhibited is a normal lock against theft, while redemptionPeriod or pendingDelete means the domain lapsed and may soon be free. Nameservers tell you who runs DNS, often the host or a service like Cloudflare.
Common surprises
"Isn't registered" means the registry has no record, so the name may be free, but premium names can still cost more than a normal registration. Some country domains don't publish RDAP at all, and the lookup will say so. A registration date that looks too recent can mean the domain expired and was bought again, which resets its age.