If you’ve ever searched for a domain name, chances are you’ve used TLD-List.com to compare prices and check availability across different top-level domains (TLDs). While TLD-List.com has been a go-to resource for many users, it has suffered from frequent downtimes, making it unreliable for those who need quick domain availability checks. This is where our Domain Availability Checker comes in as a simple alternative.
The Problem with TLD-List.com
TLD-List.com has been a go-to resource for checking domain availability and comparing domain prices across different registrars. However, the website is often down, making it unreliable for users who need to check domain availability quickly.
There are alternatives like DomComp.com and TLDes.com when it comes to domain price comparison, but these services don't provide such a good way to check domain availability across different popular TLDs as TLD-List.com does. This leaves a gap for users who are specifically looking for a reliable tool to check if a domain is available.
Introducing Our Domain Availability Checker
Our Domain Availability Checker is a free and simple tool designed to help users determine if a domain is available for registration. It uses the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) to query official domain records and determine whether a domain name is registered or available.
Key Features:
- Supports multiple TLDs: If you enter a domain name without a TLD, the tool will check against common ones like .com, .net, .org, .io, .cc, .me, .info, .top, .online, and .xyz.
- Works with any TLD: If you enter a fully qualified domain name (e.g., example.de), the tool will attempt to check its availability.
- RDAP-based lookup: RDAP provides up-to-date domain registration information.
- Backup DNS resolution check: Since RDAP can sometimes be unreliable, the tool also checks if a domain resolves to an IP address to improve accuracy.
- No sign-ups or fees: It’s a completely free tool with no registration required.
How It Works
- Enter a domain name (either with or without a TLD) into the input field.
- If no TLD is provided, the tool automatically checks the domain against a set of popular TLDs.
- The tool queries RDAP for registration data.
- If RDAP indicates that a domain is available, an additional check is performed to see if the domain resolves to an IP address. This helps filter out false positives.
- The availability status is displayed in real time.
Accuracy Considerations
While this tool provides a reliable way to check domain availability, it’s important to note that RDAP is not yet fully implemented across all registries. In rare cases, a domain may be incorrectly marked as available. However, the tool’s secondary DNS resolution check minimizes these inaccuracies.
For those who relied on TLD-List.com for quick domain availability checks, our Domain Availability Checker offers a robust alternative. With RDAP queries and a fallback DNS check, users can confidently check domain status without worrying about website downtimes.
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