Domain Checker

Domain Checker

by parseforge

Check domain availability via DNS resolution and estimate market value. Optionally generate and check similar domain suggestions with prefixes, suffix...

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About Domain Checker

Check domain availability via DNS resolution and estimate market value. Optionally generate and check similar domain suggestions with prefixes, suffixes, and TLD variations. Returns availability status, registered status, algorithmic value estimates, and alternative domain options.

What does this actor do?

Domain Checker is a web scraping and automation tool available on the Apify platform. It's designed to help you extract data and automate tasks efficiently in the cloud.

Key Features

  • Cloud-based execution - no local setup required
  • Scalable infrastructure for large-scale operations
  • API access for integration with your applications
  • Built-in proxy rotation and anti-blocking measures
  • Scheduled runs and webhooks for automation

How to Use

  1. Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
  2. Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
  3. Configure the input parameters as needed
  4. Run the actor and download your results

Documentation

Domain Availability + Value Checker 🚀 Find the perfect domain name for your business with instant availability checks, market value estimates, and smart domain suggestions. The Domain Availability + Value Checker helps entrepreneurs, marketers, and businesses discover available domain names and understand their market value. Whether you're launching a new brand, expanding your online presence, or researching domain investments, this tool provides instant domain availability checks and value estimates. Target Audience: Entrepreneurs, marketers, business owners, domain investors, and anyone looking to find the perfect domain name Primary Use Cases: Domain research, brand name discovery, domain investment analysis, competitive intelligence ## What Does Domain Availability + Value Checker Do? This tool checks domain availability, estimates market value, and suggests similar names that are available. It delivers: - Domain Availability Status - Instantly know if a domain is available or registered using DNS-based checking - Market Value Estimates - Get algorithmic estimates of domain worth in USD - Similar Domain Suggestions - Discover available alternatives with prefixes, suffixes, and TLD variations - Bulk Domain Checking - Process hundreds of domains at once - No API Keys Required - Works entirely with DNS-based checking, no external API keys needed Business Value: Save hours of manual domain research and make informed decisions about domain investments. Find available domains quickly and understand their market potential before making purchasing decisions. ## How to use the Domain Availability + Value Checker - Full Demo Watch this 3-minute demo to see how easy it is to get started! [Demo video will be added here] ## Input To start checking domains, simply fill in the input form. You can check domains based on: - domains - Enter one or more domain names to check (e.g., "example.com", "mystartup.io"). Domains are automatically cleaned - you can include http://, https://, or www and they'll be removed automatically. - checkSimilar - Enable this to find and check similar available domain suggestions for each domain - maxSimilar - Set how many similar domains to check (1-50, default: 5) Here's what the filled-out input schema looks like: Input Configuration And here it is written in JSON: json { "domains": ["example.com", "mystartup.io"], "checkSimilar": true, "maxSimilar": 10 } ## Output After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with the output. The length of the dataset depends on the amount of results you've set. You can download those results as an Excel, HTML, XML, JSON, and CSV document. Here's an example of domain checking data you'll get if you decide to check "example.com": Output Example json { "domain": "example.com", "available": false, "registered": true, "estimatedValue": 500, "valueCurrency": "USD", "valueSource": "algorithm", "similarDomains": [ { "domain": "getexample.com", "available": true, "estimatedValue": 200, "valueCurrency": "USD" }, { "domain": "exampleapp.com", "available": true, "estimatedValue": 150, "valueCurrency": "USD" } ], "checkedTimestamp": "2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z" } What You Get: - Domain Status - Know immediately if a domain is available or taken - Market Value - Understand the estimated worth of domains in USD - Similar Suggestions - Discover available alternatives with estimated values - Timestamps - Track when each domain was checked Download Options: CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy analysis and integration with your business tools ## Why Choose the Domain Availability + Value Checker? - ⚡ Speed: Check hundreds of domains in minutes instead of hours of manual research - 💰 Value Intelligence: Get algorithmic estimates of domain market value to make informed investment decisions - 🔍 Smart Suggestions: Automatically discover similar available domains with prefixes, suffixes, and TLD variations - ⚡ No API Keys Required: Works entirely with DNS-based checking - no external API keys or setup needed - 🚀 Bulk Processing: Process unlimited domains in a single run Time Savings: Check 100 domains in under 5 minutes instead of spending hours manually researching each one Efficiency: Get domain intelligence 100x faster than manual checking with comprehensive value estimates ## How to Use 1. Sign Up: Create a free account w/ $5 credit (takes 2 minutes) 2. Find the Tool: Visit the Domain Availability + Value Checker page 3. Set Input: Add your domain names to check (we'll show you exactly what to enter) 4. Run It: Click "Start" and let it check your domains 5. Download Data: Get your results in the "Dataset" tab as CSV, Excel, or JSON Total Time: Less than 5 minutes from sign-up to results No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click ## Business Use Cases Entrepreneurs & Startups: - Find available domain names for new business ideas - Research domain availability before brand naming decisions - Discover alternative domain options when preferred names are taken - Understand domain market value for investment decisions Marketing Teams: - Research domain availability for marketing campaigns - Find available domains for product launches - Analyze competitor domain strategies - Discover brandable domain alternatives Domain Investors: - Bulk check domain availability across multiple TLDs - Get market value estimates for domain investment decisions - Find similar available domains for portfolio building - Research domain expiration dates for acquisition opportunities Business Owners: - Check domain availability for business expansion - Research domain alternatives for rebranding - Understand domain market value for asset valuation - Find available domains for new product lines ## Using Domain Availability + Value Checker with the Apify API For advanced users who want to automate this process, you can control the tool programmatically with the Apify API. This allows you to schedule regular domain checks and integrate with your existing business tools. - Node.js: Install the apify-client NPM package - Python: Use the apify-client PyPI package - See the Apify API reference for full details ## Frequently Asked Questions Q: How does it work? A: Domain Availability + Value Checker is easy to use and requires no technical knowledge. Simply enter the domain names you want to check, configure your options, and let the tool collect the data automatically. Q: How accurate is the domain availability data? A: The tool uses multiple data sources including WHOIS databases and domain registries to provide accurate availability information. Results are updated in real-time. Q: How accurate are the value estimates? A: Value estimates are calculated using algorithmic analysis based on domain length, TLD, keywords, and other factors. These are estimates for informational purposes and should not be considered definitive appraisals. Q: How does domain availability checking work? A: The tool uses DNS-based checking to determine if a domain has DNS records. If records exist, the domain is registered. If no records are found, the domain is likely available. This method works without requiring any API keys. Q: Can I check domains with different TLDs? A: Yes! You can check domains with any TLD (.com, .io, .org, .net, etc.). The tool automatically handles all common TLDs. Q: How many similar domains will I get? A: You can configure this in the input settings. By default, you'll get up to 5 similar domain suggestions, but you can increase this up to 50 per domain. Q: Can I schedule regular domain checks? A: Yes! Use the Apify API to schedule regular runs and monitor domain availability over time. Q: What if I need help? A: Our support team is here to help you get the most out of this tool. Contact us through the Apify platform for assistance. Q: Is my data secure? A: Yes, all data is processed securely and your domain queries are kept private. We don't store or share your domain research data. ## Integrate Domain Availability + Value Checker with any app and automate your workflow Last but not least, Domain Availability + Value Checker can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform. These includes: - Make - Zapier - Slack - Airbyte - GitHub - Google Drive - and much more. Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever Domain Availability + Value Checker successfully finishes a run. ## 🔗 Recommended Actors Looking for more data collection tools? Check out these related actors: | Actor | Description | Link | |-------|-------------|------| | MultiSite URL Shortener Generator | Generate, manage, and sync short URLs across multiple shortening platforms | https://apify.com/parseforge/multisite-url-shortener | | Hubspot Marketplace Scraper | Extracts business app data from HubSpot marketplace | https://apify.com/parseforge/hubspot-marketplace-scraper | | Stripe App Marketplace Scraper | Collects business app data from Stripe marketplace | https://apify.com/parseforge/stripe-marketplace-scraper | | AWS Marketplace Scraper | Extracts business app data from AWS marketplace | https://apify.com/parseforge/aws-marketplace-scraper | | HTML to JSON Smart Parser | Converts HTML content to structured JSON data | https://apify.com/parseforge/html-to-json-smart-parser | Pro Tip: 💡 Browse our complete collection of data collection actors to find the perfect tool for your business needs. Need Help? Our support team is here to help you get the most out of this tool. --- > ⚠️ Disclaimer: This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any domain registrar, WHOIS service, or domain marketplace. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

Common Use Cases

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Actor Information

Developer
parseforge
Pricing
Paid
Total Runs
28
Active Users
5
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