Domain Age Checker
How old a domain is, when it was registered and when it expires.
How to check the age of a domain
- Enter a domain name such as
example.com. - Press Check age.
- The tool shows the exact age of the domain, when it was registered, when the registration expires, the registrar and the registry status codes.
The dates come live from the official registry of the domain extension through RDAP, the modern replacement of WHOIS. Nothing is estimated.
Why domain age matters
- Trust and safety. Phishing and scam sites usually use domains that are only days or weeks old. A shop that claims to be in business for 20 years but has a domain registered last month is a warning sign.
- Buying a domain. The registration date and history help you judge an expired or second-hand domain.
- Expiry. A domain that is close to its expiry date may stop working if the owner forgets to renew it.
Search engines say that domain age by itself is not a ranking factor. Older sites often rank well because they had time to earn links and reputation, not because of the date.
What the dates mean
| Date | What it means |
|---|---|
| Registered | The day the domain was first registered by its current registration. If a domain expired and was registered again, the date starts over. |
| Expires | The day the paid registration ends. Owners can renew before that, often for several years at once. |
| Last updated | The last change to the registration, such as a renewal or new name servers. |
| Status | Registry codes such as clientTransferProhibited (locked against transfer, which is normal) or redemptionPeriod (expired, can still be restored by the owner). |
Frequently asked questions
Why are no dates shown for some domains?
Some country-code registries do not publish registration dates, or offer no RDAP service. In that case the tool says so. You can still try the WHOIS lookup.
Can I see who owns the domain?
Since the GDPR came into force in 2018, most registries hide the name and contact details of private owners. The WHOIS lookup shows what is public. Read what WHOIS is for more.
What happens when a domain expires?
The site and email stop working. For about 30 to 80 days the owner can still renew it, usually for a fee. After that the domain is released and anyone can register it.
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