Domain Registration Time Extractor Extract domain registration dates using advanced domain lookup services. This Apify Actor provides accurate domain registration information for supported top-level domains, helping you analyze domain age and registration history. ## Features - Registration Date Extraction: Get accurate domain registration dates - Domain Age Calculation: Automatic calculation of domain age in days and years - Wide TLD Support: Supports 70+ popular top-level domains - Data Validation: Built-in domain format validation and error handling - Structured Output: Clean, standardized JSON output ready for analysis - Fast Processing: Typically 1-3 seconds per domain ## Supported Top-Level Domains The following TLDs are supported and can successfully extract registration dates: .com, .org, .net, .io, .in, .it, .fr, .nl, .pl, .cn, .co, .xyz, .top, .info, .ca, .us, .kr, .online, .me, .app, .site, .mx, .cc, .gov, .tv, .pro, .se, .cloud, .ai, .be, .biz, .tw, .dk, .live, .shop, .fi, .vip, .club, .sk, .no, .kz, .dev, .il, .store, .nz, .tech, .ie, .click, .fun, .rs, .su, .one, .sg, .link, .lt, .space, .win, .life, .si, .mobi, .lol, .gg, .ee, .edu, .hr, .jp, .id ## Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Description | Required | |-----------|------|-------------|----------| | domain | string | Domain name or URL to analyze | Yes | Supported Input Formats: - google.com - www.google.com - https://google.com - https://www.google.com - http://subdomain.google.com The Actor automatically cleans and validates domain formats, extracting the domain from full URLs. ## Output Data Structure Minimal output focused on core data: json { "Domain": "google.com", "RegistrationDate": "1997-09-15T04:00:00.000Z", "TLD": "com", "IsSupported": true, "Timestamp": 1755048227199 } ## Data Fields - Domain: The domain name you searched for - RegistrationDate: When the domain was first registered - TLD: The domain extension (com, org, net, etc.) - IsSupported: Whether we can extract data for this domain type - Timestamp: When the data was extracted ## Usage Examples ### Basic Domain Analysis json { "domain": "google.com" } ### Website URL Analysis json { "domain": "https://www.github.com" } ### Multiple Domain Analysis Run the Actor multiple times with different domains: json { "domain": "facebook.com" } ## Use Cases - Domain Research: Analyze domain age and registration history - Competitor Analysis: Research competitor domain registration patterns - Due Diligence: Verify domain ownership and registration details - SEO Analysis: Factor domain age into SEO strategies - Security Research: Investigate suspicious domains - Portfolio Management: Track domain expiration dates ## Error Handling The Actor handles various error scenarios gracefully: - Unsupported TLD: Returns error for unsupported top-level domains - Invalid Domain: Validates domain format before processing - API Errors: Handles network and API response errors - Parse Errors: Manages data parsing issues Error responses include detailed error messages and maintain the same output structure. ## Real Examples ### Google.com Analysis json { "Domain": "google.com", "RegistrationDate": "1997-09-15T04:00:00Z", "DomainAge": 10063, "DomainAgeYears": 27, "TLD": "com", "IsSupported": true } ### Domain Age Insights - google.com: 27+ years old (registered 1997) - facebook.com: 20+ years old (registered 2004) - twitter.com: 18+ years old (registered 2006) ## How to Use 1. Input your domain: Provide any domain name or URL 2. Run the Actor: The system will automatically extract registration information 3. Get results: Receive clean, structured data about the domain ### Supported Input Formats - google.com - www.google.com - https://google.com - https://www.google.com ## Performance - Fast Processing: Typically 1-3 seconds per domain - High Accuracy: Reliable registration date extraction - Wide Coverage: Supports 70+ popular domain extensions - Clean Output: Standardized data format for easy analysis ## What You Get This service specializes in extracting domain registration dates - the most important piece of domain history information. Perfect for: - Domain Research: Understanding when competitors registered their domains - Investment Analysis: Evaluating domain age for SEO and trust factors - Due Diligence: Verifying domain ownership history - Market Research: Analyzing domain registration trends ## Limitations - Only supports the listed TLD extensions - Detailed whois data availability varies by domain and registrar - Some registrars may provide limited public information - Rate limiting may apply for high-volume usage ## Support For questions, issues, or feature requests, please contact us through the Apify platform. We're committed to providing reliable domain registration data for your research and analysis needs.