Domain age checker
See when a domain was registered, its registrar, when it expires and whether it is locked against transfers. Reads public registration data only.
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How the domain age check works
The checker asks the public RDAP registry for the registrable domain, so a subdomain shows its parent's registration. It reads the registration and expiry dates, the registrar name and the transfer status. Keep the expiry date in your client calendar, and see what happens when a domain expires.
Frequently asked questions
Why does domain age matter?
A domain that was registered recently has no track record. Domain age alone does not show whether a site is safe, but it helps when you are judging a new business or a lookalike domain.
Where does the registration data come from?
From RDAP, the registration data service that replaced WHOIS for most top-level domains. Some registries publish less than others, so a missing field means the registry did not publish it.
What should I do when a domain is close to expiry?
Renew it at the registrar and turn on auto-renew. An expired domain can stop email and the website, and a lapsed name can be bought by someone else.