Domain Age Checker

See exactly how old a domain is, straight from live WHOIS registration data

About this tool

This tool queries the domain's WHOIS record — the public registration data every domain must have — and calculates its exact age from the registration date on file. WHOIS data format varies a lot between registrars and top-level domains, so not every field is always available; when it isn't, this tool says so plainly instead of guessing.

How to use:

Tips: a domain's age is a commonly used (though imperfect) trust signal — older domains have had more time to build a reputation. If the creation date isn't available for a given registry, treat the raw WHOIS text as the source of truth.

Why is the creation date sometimes missing?

Not every registry includes a structured creation date in its WHOIS response, and formats vary by TLD and registrar. When it's missing, this tool tells you clearly rather than showing broken math.

Is domain age a reliable trust signal?

It's one commonly used signal among many — older, consistently-owned domains are statistically less likely to be disposable spam domains — but it's not definitive on its own.

Why does the raw WHOIS text matter if there's a summary above?

Parsed fields aren't 100% reliable across every registrar's WHOIS format, so the raw text is the authoritative source if something in the summary looks off.

Does this tool tell me who currently owns the domain?

Only what the registrar's WHOIS record discloses — many registrars now redact registrant contact details for privacy, so ownership details are often limited to the registrar name and dates.