What is WHOIS History?
Feature
WHOIS History is a comprehensive database of historical WHOIS records that provides access to domain ownership history, including past owners, their addresses, and contact information.
How
WHOIS History offers three ways to access historical WHOIS records: Lookup, API, and Database Download.
Benefits of WHOIS History
Precise and Well-Detailed WHOIS Records
Our WHOIS database contains billions of current and historical domain records, providing precise and detailed information about domain ownership history.
Practical Uses
WHOIS History has various practical uses, including:
- Cybersecurity: Integrate historical WHOIS records to manage attack surfaces and identify anomalies.
- Marketing: Enrich customer profiles with access to WHOIS information prior to redaction.
- Domaining and Registrar Activities: Check a domain''s past before purchasing or selling it.
- Law Enforcement: Look for clues in WHOIS history records, including cybercriminals'' identifiable information.
- Fraud Prevention: Use domain history records as part of fraud prevention techniques.
- Market Research: Learn more about domains that pertain to or once pertained to competitors, customers, and other industry players.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Old are the Oldest WHOIS Records?
Our oldest WHOIS records date back to 2010.
Will Each WHOIS Record be Unique?
Yes, each record is unique and added to our database as a result of a change in a domain''s WHOIS recorded data.
Can I Get a Free Trial?
Yes, we offer 10 free WHOIS History queries upon signup.
Do You Offer WHOIS History Solutions for Enterprise?
Yes, access to our WHOIS history data is possible via our Enterprise API and Enterprise Data Feed Packages.
Why Choose WhoisXML API''s Historical WHOIS Data?
We have possibly the largest WHOIS history database with 21.0B+ WHOIS records across 7,596 TLDs. We have partnerships with most major registrars to keep our data fresh and accurate.