Another consideration: Whoxy is a self-funded, independent company, not a public data giant like ICANN or Verisign. While their uptime and reliability are strong (99.9% based on external monitoring), they don’t offer SLAs on free plans.
is a specialized tool for domain reconnaissance, widely recognized in the cybersecurity and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) communities for its extensive database of WHOIS records. Key Features whoxy.com
No tool is perfect. Whoxy’s data coverage is strongest for gTLDs (.com, .net, .org, .info, .biz) and many ccTLDs (like .us, .uk, .ca, .de, .cn, .jp). However, some ccTLDs (e.g., .fr, .it) have restricted WHOIS access that Whoxy cannot override. Additionally, for domains under GDPR-compliant privacy protection (e.g., Withheld for Privacy), Whoxy will show redacted fields just like any other service. Key Features No tool is perfect
Domains change hands frequently. Whoxy allows you to "go back in time" to see who owned a domain years ago. This is often used by OSINT researchers to find un-redacted contact details from an older registration before privacy protection (like WhoisGuard) was applied. 3. Bulk WHOIS & Monitoring enter a domain
: Unlike many competitors that require expensive monthly subscriptions (some upwards of $99/month), Whoxy uses a credit-based system for its API.
The historical data is presented in a diff-friendly format, highlighting exactly what changed between record versions.
You don’t need an account for basic lookups. Simply visit Whoxy.com, enter a domain, and you’ll see: