Domain age checker
Enter any domain to see when it was first registered, how old it is today, when it expires and which registrar holds it. Results come live from the registry's official RDAP records, the structured replacement for WHOIS, and need no sign-up.
Domain Age Checker
Enter any domain to see when it was registered, from the registry's own records.
Key takeaways
- Domain age is the time since a domain was first registered, taken from the registry's records.
- Enter any domain to see its registration date, exact age, expiry date and registrar.
- Google has said publicly that domain age on its own isn't a ranking factor; a site's content and links matter far more.
- It's still useful for checking a supplier, an expired domain you plan to buy, or a competitor.
How the domain age checker works
RDAP (Registration Data Access Protocol) is the official way registries publish domain records. When you check a domain, we ask the registry for that record and read three dates from it: registration, expiry and the last change. The domain's age is the time from its registration date to today.
Most generic domains (.com, .net, .org) and many country domains (.uk, .in, .ca and others) publish RDAP records. A few registries don't yet, so the occasional lookup can't be answered.
Does domain age affect SEO?
Not directly. Google has said publicly that domain age on its own isn't a ranking factor. An older site often ranks better because it has had years to earn links and publish content, not because of the date itself. A brand-new domain can rank well with strong pages and genuine links, and an old domain with nothing on it won't.
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When checking domain age is useful
- Vetting a supplier or partner. A company claiming 20 years in business with a domain registered last month deserves a second look.
- Buying an expired or aged domain. The registration date tells you how long it has existed; check its past content and links before you buy.
- Researching competitors. See how long rival sites have been building authority in your market.
- Tracking renewals. The expiry date shows when your own domain, or one you rely on, is due for renewal.
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