Free Domain Age Checker With RDAP Data
Find out how old any domain is, when it was registered and when it expires. See the registrar, name servers, lock status and DNSSEC for up to 20 domains at once.
- What it doesShows domain age and registration data
- AccuracyExact, from official registries
- Works withUp to 20 domains at once
- PriceFree, no sign-up, no limit
- Last reviewed
What Is a Domain Age Checker?
People check domain age to judge a website before buying links, buying the domain or trusting a seller. An old domain often means an established business, but it is not a ranking factor on its own. Google has said that domain age does not directly help rankings. What matters is the history and quality of the site.
- Domain age in years and days
- Registered, updated and expiry dates
- Registrar and name servers
- Lock status and DNSSEC
- Up to 20 domains at once with RDAP
How to Use the Domain Age Checker
Enter domains
Run the check
See the age
Check the details
Compare domains
Before you buy a domain or link
- Check the domain age here.
- See its past content with our Wayback History Checker.
- Check its authority with our Page Rank Checker.
- Make sure it is not about to expire or be deleted.
Domain Status Codes Explained
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| client transfer prohibited | Locked against transfer by the registrar. Normal and safe. |
| client delete prohibited | Protected from deletion |
| client update prohibited | Protected from changes |
| server hold / client hold | On hold, the domain is not live |
| redemption period | Expired, can still be restored |
| pending delete | About to be deleted |
How the Domain Age Checker Works
- 01
Domains are cleaned
Each entry is turned into a plain domain, up to 20.
In your browser - 02
The registry is found
The IANA RDAP list tells the tool which registry runs each ending, like .com or .org.
Our server - 03
RDAP is asked
Our server asks that registry's RDAP service for the official record.
Our server - 04
Age is worked out
Age = today minus the registration date, shown in years and days.
In your browser - 05
Status is explained
Status codes are turned into plain words.
In your browser
RDAP vs WHOIS
RDAP (Registration Data Access Protocol) is the official replacement for WHOIS. It returns clean, structured data from the registry, so dates and statuses are reliable. ICANN requires registries and registrars of generic domains like .com to support RDAP.
Some country domains, like many ccTLDs, do not offer RDAP yet. For those, the tool tells you no data was found.
Is the Domain Age Checker Accurate?
- Dates match the registry RDAP record
- Ages are counted correctly
- Status codes are explained correctly
- Bulk checks of 20 domains work
- Domain endings without RDAP show a clear message
Accuracy in plain words
Domain age is the age of the current registration. If a domain expired and was registered again, the age starts from the new date, even if the name was used before. Use our Wayback History Checker to see older history.
Features of the Domain Age Checker
Exact age
Years and days since registration.
Expiry date
See when the domain must be renewed.
Registrar
Who the domain is registered with.
Locks and DNSSEC
Transfer locks and security status.
20 at once
Check a list of domains together.
Official RDAP
The modern replacement for WHOIS.
Limitations of This Tool
- Some country domains do not offer RDAP data
- It cannot show the owner's private details
- It shows the current registration only, not older ones
- It cannot tell you if a domain is for sale
- Check site history with our Wayback History Checker
- Check authority with our Page Rank Checker
- Renew your own domains well before expiry
- Keep transfer lock on for safety
Who Can Use This Domain Age Checker?
Link builders
Check sites before you get or buy links.
Domain buyers
Check age and expiry before you buy.
SEO specialists
Compare competitor domains.
Careful shoppers
See if an online shop is brand new.
Updates, Bug Fixes and Reviews
Domain Age Checker launched
First release with RDAP data, domain age, dates, registrar, name servers, locks, DNSSEC and bulk checks for 20 domains.
Full re-test and rules review
We run the tool against our test cases again and check the IANA RDAP bootstrap list and ICANN RDAP rules for changes.
Tool page last reviewed on .
Found a bug or a wrong result?
Tell us what you entered, what happened and what you expected. Our developer checks every report, fixes confirmed bugs as a high priority and tests the fix before it goes live.
Who Built and Reviewed This Tool
Hassan
Muhammad Ahtesham
Afza
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This page follows our Editorial Policy and Methodology. If something here is wrong, our Corrections Policy explains how we fix it. Learn more about the SpellMistake team.
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Domain Age Checker FAQ
How do I check how old a domain is?
Enter the domain in the tool. It shows the registration date and the age in years and days.
Is this domain age checker free?
Yes. It is 100% free, with no sign-up.
Does domain age help SEO?
Not directly. Google has said domain age is not a ranking factor on its own. An older site may have more content and links, which do matter.
What is RDAP?
RDAP is the modern, official replacement for WHOIS. It gives clean, structured registration data.
Why is there no data for my domain?
Some country domain endings do not offer RDAP yet, so their data is not available.
Can I see who owns a domain?
Usually not. Most owner details are hidden for privacy. The tool shows the registrar and dates.
How many domains can I check?
Up to 20 domains at once.