What is Whoz?
Whoz.com is a WHOIS lookup tool that helps you uncover domain ownership information. When you type in any website address, it reveals details like who registered the domain, when it expires, and the hosting provider. This service is essential for checking domain availability, verifying website ownership, or investigating suspicious sites. It's like a public record database for all registered domains online.
What are the features of Whoz?
- Instant Domain Lookup: Enter any domain name and get WHOIS records in seconds, showing registrant contact details and creation dates
- Historical Data Access: View past ownership changes and expiration timelines for domains you're researching
- Privacy Protection Detection: Identifies if a domain uses WHOIS privacy services to hide registrant information
- Multi-TLD Support: Works with .com, .org, .net, .fr, and hundreds of other domain extensions
- Expiration Date Tracking: Displays exact renewal deadlines so you never miss a domain dropping
What are the use cases of Whoz?
- Buying a used domain: Check who previously owned a domain before purchasing it on aftermarket sites
- Investigating phishing sites: Look up suspicious domains to find registrant patterns and hosting locations
- Competitor research: See when competitor domains expire or who registered them
- Protecting your brand: Monitor new domain registrations similar to your company name
- Verifying SEO history: Check if a domain has been penalized or dropped due to spammy past ownership
How to use Whoz?
- Go to www.whoz.com (or the French version at https://www.whoz.com/fr/ if the main site fails)
- Type the domain name you want to check into the search bar
- Click the search button and wait for the WHOIS report to load
- Review registrant name, email, registrar info, and creation/expiration dates
- Use the "Historical Data" tab if available to see past WHOIS changes
- Copy or download the report for your records
