Whois Lookup API

Whois API provides a well parsed and structured information of domain names including registration date, expiry date, registrar and owner information, as well as host name server. This can be used to make informed decisions about marketing outreach, phishing and scam investigation, brand protection, and to help build advanced search techniques.

Whois Lookup Tool

{
"status": true,
"domain_name": "currencyfreaks.com",
"query_time": "2021-04-30 10:09:29",
"whois_server": "whois.namecheap.com",
"domain_registered": "yes",
"create_date": "2019-02-25",
"update_date": "2022-01-26",
"expiry_date": "2023-02-25",
"domain_registrar": {
"iana_id": "1068",
"registrar_name": "NAMECHEAP INC",
"whois_server": "whois.namecheap.com",
"website_url": "http://www.namecheap.com",
"email_address": "abuse@namecheap.com",
"phone_number": "+1.6613102107"
},
{...}
}
     

{
"whois": "historical",
"total_records": "2",
"whois_domains_historical": [
    {
    "domain_name": "currencyfreaks.com",
    "num": 1,
    "status": true
    "expiry_date": "2014-10-12",
    "create_date": "2009-10-12",
    "domain_registrar": {
    "registrar_name": "GODADDY.COM, LLC"
    },
    {...}
    }
    {
    "domain_name": "currencyfreaks.com",
    "num":2,
    "status": true,
    "query_time": "2021-04-30 10:09:29",
    "whois_server": "whois.namecheap.com",
    "domain_registered": "yes",
    "create_date": "2019-02-25",
    "update_date": "2022-01-26",
    "expiry_date": "2023-02-25",
    "domain_registrar": {
    "iana_id": "1068",
    "registrar_name": "NAMECHEAP INC",
    "whois_server": "whois.namecheap.com",
    "website_url": "http://www.namecheap.com",
    "email_address": "abuse@namecheap.com",
    "phone_number": "+1.6613102107"
    },
    {...}
    }
]
}
            

Whois History Lookup API

The Whois history API offers access to exclusive historical Whois data, including details like renewal dates, host name servers, registrant information, and registrar records. Our domain Whois database is continually expanding, with millions of distinct whois records being added daily. This API enables users to delve into historical Whois records for domain names presented in JSON or XML formats.

Historical Whois Lookup Tool

Reverse Whois Search API

Reverse whois lookup API allows you to search domain information by owner name, email address, domain keyword or company name backed by our terabytes of Whois data. It can be used for domain co-relation, brand monitoring, domain authority scoring, and B2B marketing.

Search Reverse Whois

{
"total_Pages": 1,
"total_Result": 14,
"current_Page": 1,
"whois_domains_historical": [
{
    "num": 1,
    "status": true,
    "domain_name": "currencyfreaks.com",
    "create_date": "2019-02-25",
    "update_date": "2022-01-26",
    "expiry_date": "2023-02-25",
    "domain_registrar": {
    "website_url": "http://www.namecheap.com",
    "whois_server": "whois.namecheap.com",
    "registrar_name": "NAMECHEAP INC",
    "iana_id": "1068"
    },
    {...}
},
{
    "num": 2,
    "status": true,
    "whois_server": "whois.verisign-grs.com",
    "domain_name": "currencyfreaks.com",
    "create_date": "2019-02-25",
    "update_date": "2022-01-26",
    "expiry_date": "2023-02-25",
    "domain_registrar": {
    "website_url": "http://www.namecheap.com",
    "whois_server": "whois.namecheap.com",
    "registrar_name": "NAMECHEAP INC",
    "iana_id": "1068"
    },
    {...}
}
{...}
]
}
            

Common Use Cases

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Data Enrichment

WhoisFreaks provides reliable and up-to-date details on all domains and websites on the internet. Using the information in your CRM, marketing campaigns, and audience profiles can help you create better customer experiences at an insightful level.

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Domain Registration Issues

Venturing into the world of domain registration can be a confusing experience. Whoisfreaks can help with managing your domains in the whois registry by providing a live public whois api to verify, track and troubleshoot problems that can arise.

domain issues

Threat Intelligence

Our Reverse Whois service is the premier source for performing threat intelligence and attack surface analysis. Use our live and historical Whois API to differentiate scammers and legitimate domains, perform research, discover hidden data blobs, find customer information, and more. Combining network-wide domain counts with historical search capabilities means you will find out more about the internet inventory addresses than ever before.

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Brand monitoring

Protect your Brand name and intellectual property by analysing domains similar to yours, typosquating domains and copyrights violation using our realtime Whois API. Brands are the most valuable assets for any business. Protect your Brand Name and Intellectual Property by analysing domains similar to yours, Typosquatting domains, and copyrights violation using our live and historical Whois API and Web Application.

FAQs

How to find a domain name owner?

WHOIS lookup can be a valuable tool for finding a domain name owner. WHOIS is a protocol and system designed to provide essential information about online resources, including domain names. When individuals, businesses, organizations, or governments register domains, they often share their contact details, such as names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers, in the vast realm of WHOIS data.

Key information typically found in a WHOIS database entry includes:

  • Registrar: The organization responsible for registering the domain name on behalf of the owner.
  • Registrant: The individual or organization that owns the domain name.
  • Administrative Contact: The designated person for managing administrative matters related to the domain.
  • Technical Contact: The person responsible for handling technical aspects of the domain, such as DNS settings and server configurations.
  • Creation and Expiration Dates: The dates when the domain was registered and when it's set to expire.
  • Name Servers: Information about the servers that handle the DNS records for the domain.
  • Domain Status: Indicates whether the domain is currently active, suspended, or undergoing any other status changes.
  • Updated Date: The most recent update to the domain's information.

However, it's crucial to be aware of certain limitations regarding access to personal details from domain registration data, especially after the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). GDPR has significantly altered how domain registration data is handled, with a strong emphasis on individual privacy and data protection.

To address privacy and security concerns, some domain owners opt for privacy protection services offered by registrars. These services replace the owner's personal contact information with generic contact details, enhancing privacy and reducing the risk of unwanted solicitations and identity theft.

How can I find domain name information when it is hidden in WhoIs?

Finding domain name information when it's hidden in WHOIS can indeed present challenges. However, one approach that holds promise is delving into historical WHOIS records supported by our comprehensive Whois database spanning back to 1986.

It's noteworthy to mention that with the advent of GDPR, registrant details have been shielded from public view as a measure to uphold privacy. Nevertheless, if the domain in question was registered prior to the implementation of GDPR, exploring the historical WHOIS records becomes a valuable avenue. In such instances, there is a heightened likelihood of uncovering previously accessible details that were recorded before privacy concerns came to the forefront.

What is a reverse Whois lookup?

A reverse Whois lookup is a method used to find domain names associated with a particular individual, organization, or entity. Traditional Whois lookup provides information about a specific domain name, such as its owner, registration date, and contact details. However, reverse Whois lookup works the other way around: you start with a name, email address, or some other identifier and search for all the domain names that are associated with that identifier.

Reverse Whois lookups can be useful for various purposes, including:

  • Cyber-security: Investigating and tracking down malicious or suspicious domain owners by searching for all domains associated with a particular email address or entity.
  • Brand Protection: Identifying domain names that may be infringing on a company's trademark or brand, enabling them to take appropriate legal action.
  • Domain Portfolio Analysis: Researching the domain holdings of competitors, partners, or potential acquisition targets to gain insights into their online presence and strategies.
  • Intellectual Property Management: Monitoring and managing domain names related to intellectual property (e.g., patents, trademarks) to ensure they are not being misused.
  • Due Diligence: Conducting background checks on individuals or organizations before entering into business agreements or partnerships.

Utilize Reverse Whois Lookup Tool to acquire a comprehensive list of domains associated with a specific keyword, owner name, company name, or email address. This tool is supported by extensive databases of domain registration information, enabling the retrieval of all relevant domain names linked to the provided identifier. Please be mindful that the availability and accuracy of this information may fluctuate based on the privacy settings chosen by domain owners.

How do I find domain names associated with an email address?

WHOIS lookup can be a valuable tool for finding domain names associated with an email address.WHOIS is a fundamental protocol providing key information about online resources, including domain names. When registering domains, individuals and entities typically share contact details, fostering transparency in the digital realm.

This wealth of information is maintained by domain registrars and can be accessed for specific domain names. To find domain names associated with an email address, a reverse WHOIS search within the WHOIS database is often necessary.

Reverse Whois lookup tool allow you to search by keyword, email address, owner name, or company name powered by an extensive database covering over 1,425 top-level domains, with millions of domains and WHOIS records. Some key features include:

  • The ability to search through historical and up-to-date data.
  • A full-text search for owner name and company name reverse WHOIS searches.
  • Keyword reverse WHOIS lookup that provides results based on keyword matches.
  • Exact case-insensitive matching for email address reverse WHOIS lookup.

However, it's important to be aware of certain limitations when accessing personal details, especially email addresses, from domain registration data. The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has significantly impacted how such data is handled, with a strong focus on individual privacy and data protection.

To address privacy and security concerns, some domain owners opt for privacy protection services offered by registrars. These services replace the owner's personal contact information with generic details, enhancing privacy and reducing the risk of unwanted solicitations and identity theft.

Due to these limitations and the increased focus on individual privacy, it's important to note that, in many cases, you may not be able to directly extract domains associated with a specific email address.