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WHOIS Lookup with RDAP — Registrar, Dates, and Nameservers
August 24, 2026 · DevTools
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WHOIS Lookup now uses the DevTools RDAP backend: IANA bootstrap picks the correct registry, and results are normalized (registrar, events, status, nameservers, DNSSEC, abuse contact).
Steps
- Enter
example.comor paste a URL — it is normalized automatically - Review expiry and registrar in the summary tab
- Cross-check nameservers with DNS Lookup after transfers
RDAP vs legacy WHOIS
RDAP returns structured JSON with clearer status codes and event dates. Privacy/redaction under GDPR may hide registrant contact while leaving technical fields.
For background see the existing WHOIS and RDAP guide.