ICANN RDAP / Modern WHOIS Domain Inspector

RFC 9082 RDAP

Modern RFC 9082 / RFC 7483 ICANN RDAP domain inspection tool replacing outdated port 43 WHOIS scraping. Inspect official domain creation and expiration dates, registrars, authoritative nameservers, DNSSEC delegation, and EPP status flags.

All Tools

Interactive Tool Console

Client-Side Execution • Runs in browser
Presets:

Live API Integration Public Edge API

Call this tool in your codebase or backend services directly via REST API.

curl -X GET "https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/tools/rdap-lookup?domain=github.com"
GET/api/v1/tools/rdap-lookup
No API Key Required (Public Edge)

Key Standards & Highlights

Direct authoritative records via ICANN RDAP bootstrap registry
Precise registration, expiration, and last-modified timeline breakdown
DNSSEC validation state and EPP registry lock flags
1-hour in-memory LRU caching preventing rate-limit blocks

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is RDAP superior to legacy WHOIS?

RDAP is the official IETF/ICANN successor to port 43 WHOIS. It delivers structured, standardized JSON responses, internationalized domain support, and reliable uptime.

Why are personal details redacted in RDAP results?

In compliance with GDPR and international privacy regulations, ICANN registrars redact personal registrant contact details (name, home address, personal phone) by default.

What happens after a domain name expires?

Expired domains do not drop instantly. They enter an Auto-Renew Grace Period (30-45 days), followed by a Redemption Period (30 days), and a 5-day Pending Delete phase before becoming available to the public.