Domain Expiry Checker
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Check when any domain expires, see days remaining, and get renewal recommendations. Know exactly when a domain needs attention.
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Check Domain Expiry
Enter a domain name to see when it expires and how many days remain.
See When Any Domain Expires with Countdown & Timeline
Domain expiry checker shows when a domain's registration ends and how many days remain until expiration. Unlike basic WHOIS lookup, this tool focuses exclusively on expiration—with a giant countdown display, color-coded status warnings, visual timeline, and estimated deletion dates for domain buyers.
What You'll Discover
Can Find
- Exact expiration date from WHOIS
- Days remaining until expiration
- Color-coded urgency status
- Registration creation and update dates
- Estimated deletion date for domain buyers
- Renewal recommendations based on status
Cannot Find
- Domain monitoring or alerts (single query only)
- Guaranteed deletion dates (estimates vary by registrar)
- Bulk domain checking
- Domain registration or purchase
- Exact availability date (registrars vary)
How to Check Domain Expiry
Find out when any domain expires in seconds with these simple steps.
Enter Domain Name
Type the domain you want to check (e.g., example.com). No need for http:// or www prefix—we clean the input automatically.
Click Check Expiry
Press the button to query WHOIS databases for the domain's expiration information. Results typically arrive in 1-3 seconds.
View the Countdown
See the prominent days countdown with color-coded status. Red means urgent, green means secure, with gradients in between.
Review the Timeline
Check the visual registration timeline to see when the domain was created and how much time has elapsed vs. remains.
Follow Recommendations
Read the smart recommendations based on the domain's expiry status. For critical domains, take action immediately.
Understanding Your Domain Expiry Results
Each field helps you understand the domain's expiration status and plan accordingly.
Days Countdown
The giant countdown showing days until the domain expires. Negative numbers indicate the domain has already expired. This is the primary metric for understanding urgency—domains with fewer days need immediate attention.
208 days remaining
Expiry Status
Color-coded urgency indicator: Red (Expired/Critical) needs immediate action, Orange (Warning 31-90 days) should renew soon, Yellow (Attention 91-180 days) plan renewal, Blue (OK 181-365 days) no rush, Green (Secure 365+ days) fully protected.
OK (blue) - 208 days remaining
Expiration Date
The exact date when the domain registration ends according to WHOIS records. If auto-renewal is enabled, the domain will typically renew before this date. This is the scheduled expiry if no action is taken.
August 13, 2025
Registration Timeline
Visual progress bar showing where the domain is in its registration period. Shows creation date on the left, expiry date on the right, and today's position. The percentage indicates how much of the registration has elapsed.
89.5% elapsed (created 2020, expires 2025)
Deletion Estimate
For domain buyers: estimated dates for when an expired domain might become available. Shows grace period end (45 days), redemption period end (75 days), and estimated deletion/availability date (80 days). These are estimates—actual dates vary by registrar.
Available ~November 1, 2025 (80 days after expiry)
Recommendations
Smart action items based on the domain's expiry status. Critical domains get urgent renewal advice, while secure domains get optimization tips like multi-year renewal discounts. Recommendations change dynamically based on days remaining.
Consider multi-year renewal for discount
Why Choose Our Domain Expiry Checker
More than just an expiration date—get a complete expiry-focused view with countdown, timeline, and recommendations.
Giant Countdown Display
See exactly how many days remain until the domain expires. Large, prominent countdown for instant understanding of urgency.
5-Level Status System
Color-coded status from Critical to Secure. More nuanced than basic 'expiring soon' indicators—know exactly where you stand.
Visual Registration Timeline
Progress bar showing elapsed vs. remaining time. See at a glance how much of the registration period has been used.
Deletion Date Estimates
For domain buyers: see estimated dates for grace period, redemption period, and when domain becomes available for registration.
Smart Recommendations
Dynamic action items based on expiry status and domain age. Get specific advice whether you need to renew urgently or can relax.
Cross-Tool Integration
Quick links to Domain Age Checker and WHOIS Lookup for complete domain information without re-entering the domain.
When to Use Domain Expiry Checker
From portfolio management to domain acquisition, expiry checking serves many practical purposes.
Domain Portfolio Management
Track expiration dates for domains you own. Never miss a renewal deadline and avoid losing valuable domains to expiration.
Domain Acquisition Research
Research domains you want to buy. See if they're expiring soon and use deletion estimates to plan when they might become available.
Competitor Monitoring
Monitor competitor domains for expiry. Be ready to acquire strategically important domains if they become available.
Security Verification
Check if a website's domain is properly maintained. Expiring domains may indicate abandoned or unmaintained sites—useful for due diligence.
Pre-Purchase Due Diligence
Before buying a domain or website, check how long the registration lasts. Factor upcoming renewal costs into your purchase decision.
How Domain Expiry Checking Works
Understanding the technical process behind expiration date lookups and deletion estimates.
WHOIS Data Source
We query the authoritative WHOIS servers for each domain's TLD to retrieve registration information. The expiration date comes directly from registry records maintained by organizations like Verisign (.com), Public Interest Registry (.org), and country-code registries. This data is updated whenever the domain owner makes changes, though we cache results for 24 hours to reduce server load.
Domain Expiration Phases
After the expiration date, domains enter a multi-phase deletion process. The Grace Period (typically 30-45 days) allows renewal at normal price but the domain may stop resolving. The Redemption Period (usually 30 days) allows renewal at significantly higher cost ($80-200+). The Pending Delete phase (about 5 days) means no action is possible. Finally, the domain is released to the public pool—though premium domains are often caught by backordering services within milliseconds.
Deletion Estimate Calculations
We calculate deletion estimates based on typical timelines for each TLD: .com/.net/.org use 45-day grace + 30-day redemption + 5-day pending delete = 80 days total. .io/.co use shorter 30-day grace periods = 65 days total. These are estimates only—actual timing varies by registrar policies, and some domains may be renewed during any phase before deletion.
Status Level Logic
Our 5-level status system provides graduated urgency: Critical (expired or <30 days) uses red to signal immediate action needed. Warning (31-90 days) uses orange for upcoming deadlines. Attention (91-180 days) uses yellow for planning purposes. OK (181-365 days) uses blue for comfortable situations. Secure (>365 days) uses green for fully protected domains. This nuanced approach helps you prioritize across multiple domains.
Technical Specifications
- Data Source
- Registry WHOIS servers
- Supported TLDs
- .com, .net, .org, .io, .co, major ccTLDs
- Cache Duration
- 24 hours
- Response Time
- 1-3 seconds typical
- Query Timeout
- 20 seconds
- Status Levels
- 5 (Critical, Warning, Attention, OK, Secure)
- Export Formats
- JSON, CSV, Plain Text
- API Access
- Available via REST API
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when a domain expires?
When a domain expires, it goes through several phases: 1) Grace Period (typically 0-45 days) where the original owner can renew at normal price but the domain may stop working. 2) Redemption Period (usually 30 days) where renewal is possible but costs significantly more ($80-200+). 3) Pending Delete (about 5 days) where no action is possible. 4) Finally, the domain becomes available for anyone to register—though premium domains are often caught by backordering services.
Can I register a domain that's about to expire?
You cannot register a domain until it fully completes the deletion process, which takes 65-80 days after expiration depending on the TLD and registrar. Our deletion estimate feature shows these estimated dates. However, many valuable domains are renewed by their owners or caught by professional backordering services before becoming publicly available. Don't rely solely on expiry dates for acquisition strategy.
Why is my domain showing as expiring when I have auto-renewal enabled?
The WHOIS expiration date shows the 'scheduled' expiry—the date when the domain would expire if not renewed. Auto-renewal typically occurs a few weeks before this date. If your auto-renewal is enabled and your payment method is valid, the domain will renew automatically before the displayed expiration date.
What do the deletion estimates mean?
Deletion estimates show when an expired domain might become available for registration. This includes: Grace Period Ends (when high-cost redemption begins), Redemption Period Ends (last chance for original owner), and Estimated Available (when domain may be publicly registerable). Important: These are estimates based on typical TLD timelines—actual dates vary by registrar and domain status.
How accurate is the expiry date shown?
The expiration date comes directly from WHOIS records maintained by domain registries, so it's highly accurate for when the domain would expire if not renewed. However, the actual renewal may occur before this date (auto-renewal) or the domain may enter grace period after this date. The date represents the scheduled end of the current registration period.
What do the status colors mean?
Red (Critical/Expired): Domain has expired or expires within 30 days—immediate action required. Orange (Warning): Expires within 90 days—should renew soon. Yellow (Attention): Expires within 180 days—plan for renewal. Blue (OK): Expires within 1 year—no rush but consider renewal. Green (Secure): More than 1 year remaining—fully protected.
Why can't I see expiry information for some domains?
Some country-code TLDs (ccTLDs) restrict WHOIS information or don't provide expiration dates publicly. Additionally, some registries have rate limits that may temporarily block lookups. New TLDs may have different WHOIS formats. If you get an error, try again in a few minutes or check directly with the domain's registrar.
What's the difference between this and WHOIS Lookup?
Domain Expiry Checker focuses exclusively on expiration: giant countdown, status urgency, visual timeline, and deletion estimates. WHOIS Lookup provides complete registration information: owner details, registrar, nameservers, status codes, and more. Use Expiry Checker when you care about when a domain expires; use WHOIS Lookup when you need comprehensive registration data.
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Enter a domain to see days until expiration, visual timeline, deletion estimates, and renewal recommendations—all at a glance.
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