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Smart Web Apps Domain Availability Checker

Domain Availability Checker

Check public DNS records to estimate whether a domain is likely registered. If DNS returns records, it’s probably taken. If DNS returns NXDOMAIN, it may be available (confirm at a registrar).

Enter a domain name, then click Check.
DNS source: Google Public DNS over HTTPS (DoH). This is not WHOIS/RDAP.

Results
Summary
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DNS details

Tool description

“Domain availability” is ultimately determined by registration status at the registry/registrar. This tool checks DNS records as a fast signal: domains with active DNS are typically registered.

How to use

  1. Enter a domain (e.g., example.com).
  2. Choose record types to query.
  3. Click Check to view summary and DNS output.

Why it’s useful

  • Quickly see if a domain is already in active use (DNS records exist).
  • Debug DNS configuration when a site isn’t resolving.
  • Copy a clean summary for documentation or tickets.

FAQs

No. NXDOMAIN means DNS has no records at the resolver. A domain can be registered but not configured. Always confirm at a registrar.

Many WHOIS services have rate limits and CORS restrictions. DNS provides a fast, privacy-preserving signal and is widely accessible.