Domain Registration
Registration history and registrar information
What is Domain Registration?
Domain registration data reveals when a domain was first registered, who the registrar is, and when it expires. We look this up using RDAP (Registration Data Access Protocol), which provides publicly available information from registries and registrars.
When you register a domain like example.com, the registration date, registrar,
and expiration are recorded. This information helps understand the domain's history and ownership.
Why Does Domain Registration Matter?
Domain registration data is one factor that can help evaluate a website, but it's far from definitive:
- Established domains have had time to build history, but this doesn't guarantee legitimacy
- New domains are statistically more common in phishing attempts, but many legitimate businesses also launch with new domains
- Expired domains can be re-purchased by new owners, so an "old" domain may have changed hands
Think of domain age as one data point among many, not a verdict on its own.
How to Interpret This Signal
Domain registered 1+ years ago
Domain less than 90 days old
Registration data unavailable