WHOIS lookup with official RDAP data
A modern WHOIS lookup: the registrar, registration and expiry dates, status and nameservers of any domain, read from the registry's official RDAP server, which has replaced WHOIS for generic domains.
How to use the Domain Age Checker
- 1Type a domain such as example.com (subdomains are checked as their main domain).
- 2Read the domain age, registration date, expiry date and when the record last changed.
- 3Check the registrar, status codes in plain English, nameservers and DNSSEC.
- 4Copy the share link to send the result to someone.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between WHOIS and RDAP?
Both describe who registered a domain and when. RDAP returns structured data over HTTPS with standard fields, and since 2025 it has replaced WHOIS as the required service for generic domains like .com.
Can a WHOIS lookup show who owns a website?
Usually not any more. Registrant names and emails are redacted for privacy by most registries. You'll see the registrar, dates and status, which is often enough to plan a purchase or a transfer.
How do I find out when a domain expires?
Look at the expiry date in the result. Domains are usually renewed automatically, so an expiry date only means the owner has paid until then, not that the name will become free.
Related free tools
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- DNS LookupA, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, SOA and CAA records of any domain.
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