Unlock Digital History with Our Historical WHOIS Database

Access the world's most comprehensive archive of historical WHOIS data from 2016 to present. Perfect for cybersecurity investigations, legal research, market analysis, and domain intelligence. Transform historical domain records into actionable intelligence.

10+ Years of Data
500M+ Domain Records
1500+ TLDs Covered
99.8% Accuracy Rate
Historical WHOIS Record 2019-05-15
Domain:
example-domain.com
Registrant:
John Smith (TechCorp Inc.)
Registration Date:
2017-03-22
Expiration Date:
2023-03-22
Name Servers:
ns1.hosting.com, ns2.hosting.com
Registrar:
Example Registrar LLC
Historical Changes:
Updated: 2018-11-05, 2020-02-19

Historical Domain Growth Analysis

Visualize domain registration trends from 2016 to present with our interactive historical WHOIS database analytics.

Domain Registration Trends (2016-2025)

Interactive Timeline
All Years
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Our historical WHOIS database tracks domain registration patterns across all major TLDs, providing invaluable insights for trend analysis and market research. Each data point represents millions of parsed domain records in our old WHOIS database. The interactive timeline allows you to explore specific years and see how domain registrations have evolved over time.

Why ArchiveWHOIS is the Leading Historical WHOIS Database Provider

As a premier historical WHOIS database seller, we combine extensive coverage with meticulous data processing to deliver the most reliable historical domain intelligence available.

Complete Historical Archive

Our historical WHOIS database contains continuous monthly snapshots from 2016 to present, ensuring no gaps in your research timeline. Each snapshot includes complete domain registration details as they existed at that specific point in time.

Global TLD Coverage

We maintain the industry's most comprehensive TLD coverage, including all gTLDs, new gTLDs, and hundreds of country code domains. Our bulk WHOIS database provider network ensures maximum data completeness across all registry sources.

Structured Data Formats

Receive analysis-ready data in CSV, JSON, and SQL formats. Every historical WHOIS record is parsed into structured fields, eliminating the need for manual data cleaning and saving hundreds of hours in preprocessing time.

Legal & Compliance Ready

Our data collection methodology complies with ICANN policies and global regulations. As a trusted historical WHOIS database seller, we provide documentation supporting lawful use in legal proceedings and compliance audits.

Instant Access & Delivery

Get immediate download access after purchase through our automated delivery system. Our historical domain database is available 24/7 with no manual processing delays, ensuring you can start your analysis immediately.

Expert Technical Support

Our team of data specialists provides dedicated support to help you maximize value from our historical WHOIS database. From data integration guidance to analytical methodology, we're committed to your success.

For Digital Agencies & Freelancers

The Hidden Backdoor to
High-Ticket Clients

Cold emailing "info@" generic addresses gets you nowhere. The decision-makers—the CEOs and Founders—registered their domains personally years ago.

Our Historical Whois Database reveals the personal Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook addresses used by business owners in 2016-2018, before they hid behind privacy proxies.

3x Higher Response Rate
100% Direct Access

The Lead Generation Workflow

1

Find a Target Website

Identify a site with bad design, poor SEO, or no mobile app.

2

Check History (2016-2018)

Query our database to see the original registrant info.

Pitch the Owner Directly

Email john.founder@gmail.com instead of contact@company.com.

Tailored Data for Every Niche

Whether you sell SEO, design, or software, historical WHOIS data helps you find the companies that need you most.

Website Design

We specialize in identifying dormant online opportunities. Our process starts by uncovering domains registered 5-8 years ago that remain untouched—often representing forgotten projects or outdated business ideas. Using targeted outreach, we connect directly with the original owner via their personal email and present a custom modern redesign proposal that aligns with today’s web standards, user experience expectations, and responsive design principles. Let us help you revive these digital assets and turn yesterday’s idea into today’s polished, high-converting website.

SEO Services

Owning a domain for over a decade is a sign of stability—but if traffic remains low, it’s a sign of missed opportunity. We use historical domain and ranking data to audit long-standing websites with poor visibility. Then, we track down the current owner—often the original founder or a legacy business holder—and deliver a data-backed report showing exactly how much organic potential has been lost over the years. Our pitch includes a clear, actionable SEO roadmap to reclaim rankings, drive targeted traffic, and unlock revenue that’s been waiting in plain sight.

Mobile App Dev

E-commerce sites that launched between 2016–2018 are often perfectly positioned for mobile transformation. We identify these successful web stores and analyze their user behavior, sales data, and platform limitations. Then, we pitch a dedicated mobile application that enhances shopping experience, boosts retention, and increases average order value through push notifications, one-touch payments, and personalized user journeys. Let’s convert your responsive site into a native mobile storefront.

Software Development

Many early-stage SaaS founders launched their MVPs years ago—and some are still running on the same legacy code. Our team locates these founders and analyzes their tech stack to identify scaling bottlenecks, security risks, and performance issues. We then offer tailored development services to refactor, modernize, and scale their platforms. Whether it’s migrating to a cloud infrastructure, introducing microservices, or improving API integrations, we help turn outdated MVPs into robust, market-ready applications.

SMO & Marketing

Between 2015 and 2017, thousands of brands rushed to secure social media handles during the digital boom—only to let them go silent. We target these inactive social profiles linked to registered domains and analyze their engagement history. Our outreach focuses on reactivating these channels with a tailored content strategy, community management, and paid social campaigns designed to reignite brand presence and connect with modern audiences on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

B2B Lead Gen

Access is everything in B2B sales. Using our proprietary database and enrichment tools, we build highly targeted, verified email lists of business owners—complete with direct phone numbers and physical addresses. Our lists are segmented by industry, company size, location, and tech stack, enabling hyper-personalized outreach for SaaS, agencies, consultants, and enterprise vendors. Stop guessing and start connecting with decision-makers who are ready to buy.

Practical Applications of Historical WHOIS Database

Discover how organizations leverage our historical domain WHOIS data for critical business intelligence and investigations.

Cybersecurity Investigations

Track malicious domain infrastructure across years, identify patterns in attacker behavior, and uncover connected threat actors. Historical WHOIS records provide crucial context for security teams investigating persistent threats.

  • Trace phishing campaign evolution
  • Identify persistent threat actors
  • Uncover connected infrastructure

Legal & Trademark Protection

Establish historical domain ownership for litigation, prove bad faith registration in UDRP cases, and document trademark infringement with timestamped evidence from our old WHOIS database.

  • Domain dispute resolution evidence
  • Trademark infringement documentation
  • Ownership chain verification

Market Research & Competitive Analysis

Analyze industry trends through domain registration patterns, identify emerging competitors, and understand market entry strategies over time with comprehensive historical domain intelligence.

  • Competitor domain portfolio analysis
  • Market entry strategy research
  • Industry trend identification

Domain Investment Research

Assess domain value through historical ownership patterns, identify expired premium domains, and make informed acquisition decisions with comprehensive historical WHOIS information.

  • Domain valuation research
  • Expired domain discovery
  • Investment opportunity analysis

Academic & SEO Research

Study internet growth patterns, analyze linking networks, and understand the historical context of digital entities for academic research and advanced SEO analysis.

  • Internet governance studies
  • SEO historical backlink analysis
  • Digital evolution research

Brand Protection & Monitoring

Monitor historical usage of brand-related domains, identify cybersquatting patterns, and protect intellectual property with comprehensive historical domain tracking.

  • Cybersquatting pattern detection
  • Brand infringement monitoring
  • Intellectual property protection

Structured Historical WHOIS Data Formats

Our historical WHOIS database is delivered in analysis-ready formats with complete field parsing and structured organization.

CSV Format
Excel Database Preview

All data formats include complete documentation and sample code for integration.

Download Trial Database

Seamless Integration with Your Workflow

Our historical WHOIS database integrates easily with your existing tools and workflows through multiple access methods.

Direct File Downloads

Download complete historical datasets as structured CSV, JSON, or SQL files. Perfect for batch processing, offline analysis, and integration with data warehouses.

CSV/JSON/SQL

REST API Access

Query historical WHOIS data programmatically through our REST API. Real-time access to billions of historical records with advanced filtering and search capabilities.

JSON/XML Responses

Database Integration

Direct database access for enterprise clients. Connect your BI tools, analytics platforms, and custom applications directly to our historical WHOIS database.

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Cloud Storage Sync

Automatic synchronization with your cloud storage (AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob). Receive daily updates and maintain always-current historical data.

AWS/GCP/Azure

Custom Solutions

Tailored integration solutions for unique requirements. We work with your team to develop custom pipelines, data transformations, and specialized access methods.

Custom Development

Third-Party Integrations

Pre-built connectors for popular platforms like Splunk, Elasticsearch, Tableau, and Power BI. Analyze historical WHOIS data alongside your existing datasets.

Splunk/Tableau/Elastic

Need a specific integration or have custom requirements?

Request Integration Support

Historical WHOIS Database Packages

Choose the perfect access level for your historical domain intelligence needs. All packages include structured data formats and complete documentation.

Monthly Access

Single month of historical data

$15/month
  • One month of historical WHOIS data
  • CSV & JSON formats
  • Basic TLD coverage
  • Email support
  • 30-Day access period
Buy Now at ₹-1,299/-

Complete Archive

Full 2016-present database

$999/one-time
  • One Year Historical WHOIS records
  • CSV formats
  • All TLD coverage
  • Priority email & chat support
  • All 10 Years access period
Buy Now at ₹-89,999/-

Enterprise & Custom Solutions Available - Contact us for volume licensing, specific TLD collections, or unique date range requirements.

Request Enterprise Quote

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Organizations worldwide rely on our historical WHOIS database for critical investigations, research, and business intelligence.

"ArchiveWHOIS provided the historical evidence we needed to win a complex domain dispute case. Their old WHOIS database was comprehensive, well-documented, and stood up to rigorous legal examination. The data quality exceeded our expectations."

SJ
Sarah Johnson
Intellectual Property Attorney

"As a cybersecurity firm, we investigate hundreds of malicious domains monthly. ArchiveWHOIS's historical WHOIS database allows us to trace attacker infrastructure across years, identifying patterns that would be impossible to detect with current data alone."

MR
Marcus Rodriguez
Director of Threat Intelligence

"Our market research team uses ArchiveWHOIS to track industry trends through domain registration patterns. The historical domain database has become an indispensable tool for identifying emerging competitors and understanding market entry strategies over time."

EC
Elena Chen
Market Research Director

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our historical WHOIS database services and data offerings.

What exactly is included in your historical WHOIS database?

Our historical WHOIS database includes complete domain registration records parsed into structured fields: registrant contact details (name, organization, address, email, phone), administrative & technical contacts, name servers, registration dates, expiration dates, domain status, and registrar information. Each monthly snapshot contains all domains active during that period with their registration details as they existed at that specific time. This comprehensive historical domain whois data is available from 2016 to present in analysis-ready formats.

How current is the data in your historical archive?

Our archive runs continuously from January 2016 through the present. We update our historical WHOIS database monthly with new snapshots. The most recent data is typically 30-45 days old due to the time required for comprehensive collection, parsing, and validation from global registry sources. This ensures maximum data completeness and accuracy across all TLDs in our old WHOIS database.

Do you offer free samples of your historical WHOIS data?

Yes, we provide complimentary sample datasets from our historical WHOIS database so potential customers can evaluate data quality, structure, and compatibility with their analysis tools. These samples typically contain 10,000-50,000 historical records from various time periods and TLDs. Contact our sales team to request a customized sample relevant to your specific research needs or download our standard sample pack from the resources section.

What TLDs are included in your old WHOIS database?

As a leading bulk WHOIS database provider, we maintain comprehensive coverage across all major categories: (1) All gTLDs including .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz; (2) Hundreds of new gTLDs like .app, .tech, .online, .shop, .store; (3) Country code TLDs including .uk, .de, .fr, .au, .ca, .in, .jp, and 200+ others. Some ccTLDs have restricted access policies, so coverage may be limited for domains like .eu, .ch, and certain Asian ccTLDs. Contact us for specific TLD coverage details relevant to your research.

How do I access the historical data after purchase?

After payment confirmation, you'll receive immediate access to our secure client portal where you can download your historical WHOIS data directly. Files are provided as ZIP archives containing structured CSV or JSON files organized by date and TLD category. For enterprise clients, we also offer API access, FTP delivery, and cloud storage integration options. Our automated delivery system ensures 24/7 access to your purchased historical domain database without manual processing delays.

Can you create custom historical datasets?

Absolutely. As a flexible historical WHOIS database seller, we offer extensive customization options for enterprise clients. This includes specific date ranges, filtered datasets based on criteria like keywords, registrars, or geographic locations, TLD-specific collections, and integration with your existing data pipelines. We can also provide enhanced data enrichment, such as linking related domains or adding business intelligence layers. Contact our enterprise sales team to discuss your custom historical domain whois requirements.

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