WHOIS Lookup API

Get domain registration info, expiry, registrar, nameservers via REST API.

25+ TLDs
Supported
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Response
Parsed JSON
Output

How It Works

Step 1
Enter Domain
Pass any domain name to lookup
Step 2
We Query WHOIS
Fetch registration data from WHOIS servers
Step 3
Get Structured Data
Receive parsed JSON with registrar, dates, nameservers

Playground

3 free requests/day without API key

Enter a domain and click Lookup

API Documentation

Base URL
https://whois-lookup-wheat.vercel.app
Authentication
X-API-Key: your_key (header) or ?key=your_key (query)Get your free key below
GET/api/whois?domain=example.com

Query WHOIS data for a domain and get structured registration information.

Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
domainstringyesDomain name to lookup (e.g. example.com)

Response

{
  "domain": "google.com",
  "registrar": "MarkMonitor Inc.",
  "created": "1997-09-15T04:00:00Z",
  "expires": "2028-09-14T04:00:00Z",
  "status": ["clientDeleteProhibited", "clientTransferProhibited"],
  "nameservers": ["ns1.google.com", "ns2.google.com"]
}

Error Responses

// 400 — Bad Request
{ "error": "Missing 'domain' parameter..." }

// 401 — Unauthorized
{ "error": "Invalid API key" }

// 429 — Rate Limited
{ "error": "Daily limit reached. Upgrade your plan." }

Get API Key

Get a free API key for 6 requests/day. No credit card required.

Usage

  • Add header: X-API-Key: your_key
  • Or query param: ?key=your_key

Limits

  • Playground (no key): 3 req/day
  • Free tier (with key): 6 req/day
  • Paid plans: see pricing below

Pricing

Start free. Pay only when you need more.

Free
$0
  • 6 requests/day
  • Parsed JSON output
  • 25+ TLDs
Starter
🚀 Launch Price
$12$5/mo
  • 300 requests/day
  • Parsed JSON output
  • 25+ TLDs
Business
🚀 Launch Price
$79$39/mo
  • 10,000 requests/day
  • Parsed JSON output
  • Priority support