Domain Age Checker
Check any domain's registration date, age, expiration and registrar — free and instant
Why Domain Age Matters
Trust Signal
Older domains often appear more established and trustworthy
Email Deliverability
Aged domains typically have better email reputation
Buying Domains
Check history before purchasing an expired or aged domain
Security Research
Newly registered domains are often used for phishing
FAQ
Q: Is this tool free?
A: Yes, completely free using public RDAP registry data, no signup required.
Q: What is domain age?
A: Domain age is how long ago a domain name was first registered, not how long the current website content has existed.
Q: Does domain age affect SEO?
A: Google has not officially confirmed domain age as a ranking factor, though many SEO professionals believe older domains may have a slight trust advantage.
Q: Why might a lookup fail?
A: Some country-specific domain extensions (ccTLDs) have limited public RDAP data, or the registry may be temporarily unavailable.
Q: What is RDAP?
A: RDAP (Registration Data Access Protocol) is the modern, standardized replacement for traditional WHOIS, maintained by domain registries worldwide.