When evaluating a domain for a new project, I always check its registration history to gauge trust. Google's algorithm seems to favor domains with continuous, long-term registration. Here's a simple script using the SerpSpur WHOIS Checker API to pull domain age and ownership data:
python
import requests
API_KEY = "your_api_key_here"
def get_domain_age(domain):
response = requests.get(
f"https://api.serpspur.com/v1/whois-checker?domain={domain}",
headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"}
)
data = response.json()
creation_date = data.get("creation_date")
if creation_date:
from datetime import datetime
created = datetime.fromisoformat(creation_date)
age_days = (datetime.now() - created).days
return age_days
return None
Example usage
domain = "example.com"
age = get_domain_age(domain)
if age:
print(f"{domain} has been registered for {age} days (about {age // 365} years).")
else:
print("Could not retrieve domain age.")
I've found that domains registered for over 5 years often have better initial backlink resilience. What's your experience with domain age and SEO?
Top comments (3)
Great point about domain age I've also noticed that older domains tend to have more stable backlink profiles, but I've found that consistent content updates can sometimes compensate for a younger domain. Have you ever seen a case where a newer domain outperformed an older one due to stronger on-page SEO?
Domain age is definitely a factor, but I've found that the quality of backlinks during that period matters more than just the duration. A 10-year-old domain with spammy links can be harder to recover than a 3-year-old one with clean, relevant links. Do you check backlink history alongside WHOIS data?
Interesting approach! I've seen similar patterns—domains registered for 5+ years tend to have stronger backlink profiles, but I’ve also noticed that consistent renewal history matters more than just raw age. Have you tested how domains with gaps in registration perform compared to continuously active ones?