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How do I use the GoDaddy WHOIS Lookup tool?
- Who the domain is currently registered to
- When the domain was registered
- Contact information about the domain
- When the domain is scheduled to expire
Who owns a domain name?
What is the WHOIS database?
The WHOIS domain database is an online directory of all registered domain names. The directory includes information about each individual domain name that is registered and is sometimes used for legal reasons. Common uses of the WHOIS database are to check the availability of domain names, view registrant information, and in some cases, identify trademark infringement.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) oversees the WHOIS database. ICANN helps protect domain registrants by prohibiting the use of WHOIS listings for marketing and spam-related purposes.
For more information on the details that are publicly viewable for each domain on the WHOIS database, view: What shows in the WHOIS directory?
I want to buy a domain but of course "GoDaddy" owns it (checked with whois). I go to godaddy.com and type the address in and get info that they offer "broker service" for 60$ to "contact the owner" and see if they want to sell it.
Is this for real? Is there a way to find out how to buy the domain and for how much without using their "broker services"?
Thanks!
I recently had a terrible experience with GoDaddy, and I feel compelled to warn others about their unethical and exploitative practices.
Here's the list what they do (according to what i observed so far) :-
Deceptive Domain Availability: When I searched for a domain, it was initially shown as cheap and available. However, shortly afterward, it was claimed as unavailable, marked as a "premium domain," and priced ridiculously high.
GoDaddy Monopolizes Domains: I noticed that every domain I searched for was suddenly "claimed" by GoDaddy. Visiting these domains leads to their landing page, where they sell the domain at inflated prices or suggest hiring a broker—essentially forcing users to overpay for domains they initially showed as affordable.
WHOIS Confirms Suspicious Practices: When I checked WHOIS information for one of the domains, here’s what I found:
4. It’s clear that GoDaddy is holding these domains through their proxy service, making them unavailable to regular users unless they pay a premium
5. Unfair Market Manipulation: GoDaddy is deliberately creating scarcity by claiming domains people search for and reselling them at inflated prices. This is not just unethical; it’s exploitative and undermines trust in domain registration services.
💡 What You Can Do:
Avoid GoDaddy at all costs! Use alternative domain registrars like Namecheap, Hostinger, Cloudflare or Porkbun.
Be cautious when searching for domains, as GoDaddy seems to track interest and manipulate availability to force you to pay more.
⚠️ Conclusion:
GoDaddy’s practices are a blatant scam, designed to exploit users searching for domains. They manipulate the market to extort money and provide no transparency in the process. Stay away from GoDaddy and use trustworthy alternatives instead!
this happen for all the domain i checked specially (.com) all the one also don't say .com are popular in demand then why it available and now its register then why now and why after i checked and why all and why all the domain are directing to godaddy not once to their registered owners website
here the live proof:
in hostinger it says in godaddy it says this image is specifically a domain that i wanted its not said premium but it register after i lookup and add to cart in a one day no owner but godaddy only (it's been like this for 3-4 months)of course:) i know u say what premium in godaddy visit page look like
see they are telling to buy at high price it's okay this premium one i don't want but why do they claim anonymously the domain after i looked or searched on their website in one day even after 3 months the domain does not have a website only godaddy promotion this is for all domains i looked into