Methods to Check Domain Age
- Use WHOIS Lookup Tools
Visit a WHOIS lookup tool like Whois.com or DomainTools.
Enter your domain name in the search bar.
Look for the "Creation Date" field in the results. This shows when the domain was registered. - Domain Age Checker Tools
You can use specialized tools designed to check the exact age of a domain:
Small SEO Tools Domain Age Checker
SEO Review Tools Domain Age Checker
Steps:
Open the tool.
Enter the domain name you want to check.
Click on "Check Domain Age" or similar.
The tool will display the domain's age in years, months, and days.
3. Google Search Console
If you own the domain, Google Search Console can provide insights about its activity since ownership. However, this won't provide the exact registration date.
- Wayback Machine
Visit the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine.
Enter the domain name to view its historical snapshots.
Check the oldest available snapshot to estimate how long the domain has been active. - Manual Verification
If the domain is new, its age can also be verified through the registrar account. Log into the account where the domain was registered and check its creation date in the domain management section.