Does domain age affect SEO?
Google has said domain age by itself is not a ranking factor. Older sites often rank well because they have had years to build content, links and reputation — not because of the date. A 2-year-old site with great content and links can outrank a 15-year-old neglected one.
Two related points do matter:
- Site history: an old domain previously used for spam can carry baggage. Check its past with the Wayback Machine Checker.
- Re-registered domains: when a domain expires and is registered again, its creation date usually resets. Expired-domain abuse (buying old domains only for their links) violates Google's spam policies.
Uses
- Vetting a business, shop or partner — scam sites are often only weeks old.
- Evaluating a domain or website before buying.
- Competitor research.
- Checking your own expiry dates across a portfolio.
How we get the dates
Dates come from RDAP or WHOIS. Subdomains are reduced to their registrable domain (for blog.example.co.uk we check example.co.uk). Some country registries do not publish creation dates; those show as "—".
See the full registration record with the Whois Domain Lookup.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check how old a domain is?
Enter one or more domains. The checker reads the registration date from RDAP or WHOIS and shows the age in years, months and days.
Is domain age a Google ranking factor?
Not by itself. Older sites often rank well because of their content and links, not the registration date.
Why does a well-known site show a young age?
If a domain expired and was registered again, or changed hands in a way that recreated it, its creation date may be recent.
Can I check several domains at once?
Yes, up to 10 domains per check, one per line.