Enter a domain name to find out when it was registered, how old it is, and whether it can be trusted.
Install the free Chrome extension (WebsiteAge) →Website age refers to how long a domain name has been registered. It is determined by the domain's creation date in the WHOIS registry. A website that has been online for 10 years is generally more trustworthy than one registered last week.
Domain age is one of the most reliable signals for assessing whether a website can be trusted, and one of the hardest things for scammers to fake.
Fraudulent websites are almost always newly created. Checking age before you purchase or submit personal information can protect you from fraud.
Before buying from an unfamiliar shop, confirm it has been around long enough to have a real track record.
Businesses use domain age to understand how long a competitor has been operating online.
Domain age is a factor in search engine authority. Older domains often carry more SEO weight than newer ones.
Investors, journalists, and researchers check domain age as part of verifying the history and credibility of an organisation.
Received a suspicious link? Check the domain age before entering any sensitive information. It takes seconds and could save you from a phishing attack.
The WebsiteAge Chrome extension shows you the domain age of every website you visit automatically, right in your browser without any extra search. It is the fastest way to stay informed as you browse.
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Install the free Chrome extension (WebsiteAge)