Advanced Domain Intelligence

Domain Availability, Expiry, Ownership & WHOIS Lookup, DNS Records, SSL Check, Subdomains, IP/ASN & Security Analysis

The most comprehensive domain analysis tool on Apify. Get instant access to WHOIS data, DNS records, SSL certificates, subdomain discovery, and advanced domain intelligence for any website or domain name.

Perfect for SEO professionals, cybersecurity researchers, domain investors, and businesses who need detailed domain information at scale.

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🎯 What Does DomainDaddy Do?

DomainDaddy is your all-in-one domain research assistant that provides:

• Domain Availability Check – Instantly detect whether a domain is registered or available.
• Complete WHOIS Data – Creation/expiration dates, registrar details, name servers, raw WHOIS, and contact emails.
• DNS Record Analysis – A, MX, NS, TXT, SPF, and other essential DNS records.
• SSL Certificate Check – HTTPS status, certificate validity, and security details.
• Subdomain Discovery – Identify hidden or forgotten subdomains.
• Domain Age & History – Exact age in years/days and historical registration insights.
• IP & ASN Intelligence – Hosting provider, IP geolocation, ASN number, ASN country, and ASN description.
• Security & Reputation Scan – Detect suspicious patterns, blacklist flags, or risk indicators.
• Batch Domain Analysis – Process up to 100 domains in a single request.

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🚀 Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Prepare Your Input

Create a simple JSON input with the domains you want to analyze:

{
  "domains": ["example.com"]
}

Step 2: Run the Actor

Execute DomainDaddy on the Apify platform and wait for results.

Step 3: Get Comprehensive Results

Receive detailed domain intelligence data in structured JSON format.

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📋 Supported Domain Formats

DomainDaddy automatically handles various input formats:

Input Format	Example	Notes
Basic Domain	example.com	Standard domain format
With WWW	www.example.com	Automatically normalized
Full URL	https://example.com/page	Extracts domain automatically
Subdomain	api.example.com	Analyzes specific subdomain
Mixed Formats	Various in same request	Handles all formats together

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🌍 Supported Top-Level Domains (TLDs)

70+ TLDs supported including:

Popular TLDs

.com .org .net .info .biz .edu .gov

Country Code TLDs

.us .uk .ca .de .fr .nl .au .jp .cn .in .it .pl .se .no .dk .fi .be .ch .at .es .pt .ie .il .kr .tw .sg .nz .za .br .mx .ru .ua .cz .sk .hr .si .ee .lv .lt .kz

Modern TLDs

.io .ai .app .dev .cloud .tech .online .site .store .shop .live .space .click .link .fun .xyz .top .pro .tv .cc .me .co .vip .club .mobi .lol .gg .one .win .life

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💻 Input Configuration

Basic Single Domain Analysis

{
  "domains": ["google.com"]
}

Multiple Domain Batch Processing

{
  "domains": [
    "google.com",
    "github.com", 
    "stackoverflow.com"
  ]
}

Mixed Format Input (URLs & Domains)

{
  "domains": [
    "example.com",
    "https://www.google.com",
    "http://api.github.com",
    "subdomain.company.org"
  ]
}

Large Scale Domain Research

{
  "domains": [
    "domain1.com", "domain2.org", "domain3.net",
    "domain4.io", "domain5.ai", "domain6.app"
  ]
}

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📊 Complete Output Data Structure

DomainDaddy provides comprehensive domain intelligence in structured JSON format:

Core Domain Information

{
  "domain": "example.com",
  "available": false,
  "registrar": "Example Registrar Inc.",
  "registrarCountry": "United States",
  "createdDate": "1995-08-14T04:00:00Z",
  "expiryDate": "2025-08-13T04:00:00Z",
  "updatedDate": "2024-08-14T04:00:00Z"
}

Domain Age & Timeline

{
  "domainAge": {
    "totalDays": 10572,
    "years": 28,
    "remainingDays": 310,
    "formattedAge": "28 years and 310 days"
  }
}

DNS & Network Information

{
  "dns": {
    "A": ["93.184.216.34"],
    "MX": [{"exchange": "mail.example.com", "priority": 10}],
    "NS": ["ns1.example.com", "ns2.example.com"],
    "TXT": ["v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all"]
  },
  "ipAddresses": "93.184.216.34",
  "ASN": "15133",
  "ASN_Country": "US",
  "ASN_Description": "EXAMPLE-HOSTING, US"
}

SSL & Security Analysis

{
  "sslInfo": {
    "hasSSL": true,
    "statusCode": 200,
    "redirected": false,
    "finalUrl": "https://example.com/"
  },
  "reputation": {
    "isBlacklisted": false,
    "sources": []
  }
}

Subdomain Discovery

{
  "subdomains": [
    "www.example.com",
    "mail.example.com", 
    "api.example.com",
    "blog.example.com"
  ]
}

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🎯 Real-World Use Cases

🏢 Business & Marketing

• Domain Portfolio Management: Track expiration dates and registrar information for your domain investments
• Competitor Research: Analyze competitor domain infrastructure and hosting providers
• SEO Analysis: Factor domain age, SSL status, and technical setup into SEO strategies
• Market Research: Study domain registration patterns and industry trends

🔒 Security & Compliance

• Cybersecurity Investigation: Research suspicious domains and analyze threat indicators
• Brand Protection: Monitor for trademark infringement and typosquatting domains
• Due Diligence: Verify domain ownership and registration details for business transactions
• Threat Intelligence: Map domain infrastructure for security assessments

🛠️ Technical Analysis

• Infrastructure Mapping: Discover subdomains and analyze server configurations
• SSL Certificate Auditing: Verify HTTPS implementation and security headers
• Technology Stack Detection: Identify web servers, frameworks, and hosting providers
• Domain Quality Assessment: Evaluate domain structure and reputation metrics

💼 Professional Services

• Legal Research: Gather domain ownership evidence for trademark disputes
• Investment Analysis: Evaluate domain value based on age, traffic, and technical metrics
• Acquisition Research: Perform due diligence on domains before purchase
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure domains meet regulatory and security requirements

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⚡ Performance & Technical Specifications

Processing Capabilities

• Maximum Domains: Up to 100 domains per request
• Processing Speed: 1-2 seconds per domain (with rate limiting)
• Memory Allocation: 512MB for optimal performance
• Timeout Protection: 5-minute maximum execution time

Rate Limiting & Reliability

• Built-in Delays: 1-second intervals between domain checks
• WHOIS Server Respect: Automatic rate limiting for WHOIS queries
• DNS Server Protection: Distributed queries to prevent overload
• Error Recovery: Graceful handling of failed lookups with detailed error reporting

Expected Processing Times

• 1-5 domains: 30-60 seconds
• 10-25 domains: 2-5 minutes
• 50-75 domains: 8-15 minutes
• 100 domains: 15-20 minutes

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🔧 Advanced Configuration & Best Practices

Optimal Batch Sizes

• Quick Analysis: 1-5 domains for immediate results
• Regular Monitoring: 10-25 domains for routine checks
• Bulk Research: 50-100 domains for comprehensive analysis

Input Optimization Tips

1. Use Clean Domain Names: Remove unnecessary protocols and paths
2. Mix Domain Types: Combine different TLDs for comprehensive research
3. Validate Input: Ensure domains are properly formatted before submission
4. Monitor Logs: Check execution logs for detailed processing information

Error Handling

DomainDaddy provides detailed error information for failed lookups:

{
  "domain": "invalid-domain.xyz",
  "error": "WHOIS lookup failed: Domain not found",
  "errorType": "DOMAIN_NOT_FOUND",
  "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z"
}

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🆘 Troubleshooting & Support

Common Issues & Solutions

Issue: Domain validation errors
Solution: Ensure domains are properly formatted (e.g., example.com not http://example.com/)

Issue: WHOIS lookup timeouts
Solution: Reduce batch size or retry with smaller groups of domains

Issue: Missing DNS records
Solution: Some domains may not have all record types - this is normal behavior

Getting Help

• Documentation: Review this README and input examples
• Logs: Check actor execution logs for detailed error information
• Support: Contact support through the Apify platform console
• Community: Join the Apify community for tips and best practices

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📈 Pricing & Usage

DomainDaddy operates on Apify's standard pricing model:

• Pay per use: Only pay for actual compute time used
• Free tier: Test with small batches using Apify free credits
• Bulk discounts: Lower per-domain costs for larger batches
• Enterprise: Contact Apify for high-volume pricing

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🔄 Integration & API Access

Apify API Integration

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'your-token' });
const run = await client.actor('your-actor-id').call({
  domains: ['example.com', 'google.com']
});
const results = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();

Webhook Integration

Set up webhooks to automatically process results when analysis completes.

Data Export Options

• JSON: Structured data for programmatic access
• CSV: Spreadsheet-compatible format for analysis
• Excel: Direct export to Excel files
• API: Real-time access via Apify API

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📄 Legal & Compliance

Data Usage Policy

• Public Information Only: DomainDaddy only accesses publicly available WHOIS and DNS data
• Rate Limiting: Respects server limits and terms of service for all data sources
• No Personal Data: Does not collect or store personal information beyond public domain records
• Compliance: Follows GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection regulations

Terms of Use

This actor is provided under the MIT License for use on the Apify platform. Users are responsible for ensuring their use complies with applicable laws and the terms of service of analyzed domains.

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🚀 Get Started Today

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1. Run DomainDaddy Now - Start your first domain analysis
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Start with our free tier and discover the power of comprehensive domain analysis!

📬 Contact & Support

Have questions, need help, or interested in a private or custom instance?

Reach our team anytime at datascoutapi@gmail.com