expired

Tool of DomainKits

Search domains entering the deletion cycle, expired, in redemption, or pending delete. Unlike 'deleted' domains (which are free to register), these require backorder or have time-sensitive acquisition windows. Two modes: - Keyword search: provide 'keyword' to search across all TLDs by keyword matching. Optionally add 'tld' to narrow results. - TLD browse: provide 'tld' WITHOUT 'keyword' to browse all expiring domains under a specific TLD. Use filters (status, age_range, length, type, etc.) to narrow results progressively. This mode is for exploratory discovery when the user wants to see what is expiring in a TLD, not for keyword-based search. Note: TLD browse mode only supports gTLDs (com, net, org, xyz, etc.), not ccTLDs (ai, co, de, etc.). When the user provides a keyword, always use keyword search mode. Only use TLD browse mode when the user explicitly wants to explore a TLD without a specific keyword in mind. Lifecycle stages: - expired: Domain has lapsed but has not entered redemption. Typically enters expired auction at the registrar, acquisition requires bidding, not standard registration. - redemption: Owner can still reclaim by paying a redemption fee (~$80+). For premium names in this stage, consider using set_monitor to track status changes, or whois to find the registrar and suggest the user contact the owner directly with an offer. - pending_delete: Final stage, drops in 1-5 days. Highest urgency. Good names at this stage rarely survive manual registration, backorder via the register_url (Gname) is recommended. Best practices: - Always use no_hyphen=true and no_number=true unless the user specifically wants them. - In keyword mode, keyword defaults to 'contain' matching. Use position=start, position=end, or position=middle to control where the keyword appears. - In TLD browse mode, combine filters (status, age_range, length, type) to get precise, small result sets. Do not request unfiltered TLD results. - sort=age_desc prioritizes domains with the longest history, but age alone does not guarantee value. For high-value candidates, verify clean history with safety checks. - status=pending_delete is the most actionable filter, these domains drop soonest. - auction_date='today' or 'tomorrow' narrows to imminent drops. - register_url links to Gname (affiliate). Disclose when presenting to users.