Expired Domains Intelligence: daily exit-path tracking.

A domain does not simply disappear. After expiration it enters one of three observable states: auction, redemption, or pending delete. Each has its own age distribution, TLD signature, and re-registration rate.

Three Paths

Three exit paths: auction, redemption, pending delete.

Daily tracking of expired .COM, .NET, and .ORG domains across three exit paths: auction, redemption, and pending delete.

Window · last 24 hours
Path · A57,752

Auction

Backordered by drop-catchers or held by the registrar for competitive resale. Typically higher-value names with traffic or backlinks. Auction closes 0–72h after expiration.

GoDaddyNamejetDropcatch
Path · B100,009

Redemption

The 30-day window during which the original registrant can recover the domain by paying a redemption fee. Most redemptions happen in days 1–3.

RGPICANN policy30 days
Path · C146,919

Pending Delete

Five-day window before the domain is released back into the pool. Dropcatchers compete for valuable names at release. Most just drop into availability.

5 daysReleaseDropcatch
PENDING DELETE

Pending Delete Domains.

ABTdomain tracked 146,919 domains across main gTLDs entering deletion today.

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EXPIRED

Expired Auction Domains.

ABTdomain tracked 57,752 domains across main gTLDs with auctions ending today.

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REDEMPTION

Domains Entering Redemption Period.

ABTdomain tracked 100,009 domains across main gTLDs entering redemption today.

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Lifecycle context

Where expired domains fit in the lifecycle.

Newly Registered Domains

The entry point of every domain name, and the start of its presence on the internet.

Active Domains

The steady state of the lifecycle, where domains actively operate and day-to-day infrastructure changes happen.

Expired Domains

Where domain names begin to fade out of the active internet.

Latest reports

Latest Expired Domain Reports

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May 7, 2026 · Exp Auction

Aged Domains Entering Auction, May 09, 2026

3858 aged domains entered the auction stage on May 09, 2026, tracked by ABTdomain as part of the daily lifecycle exit data. These domains did not enter redemption and are now available to new owners via auction.

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May 7

Aged Domains (20+ Years) Entering Pending Delete, May 09, 2026

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May 7

.NET Domains (10-20 Years) Entering Pending Delete, May 09, 2026

Deletion
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May 7

.COM Domains (10-20 Years) Entering Pending Delete, May 09, 2026, Part 2

Deletion
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May 7

.COM Domains (10-20 Years) Entering Pending Delete, May 09, 2026, Part 1

Deletion
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May 7

.NET and .ORG Domains Entering Redemption, May 07, 2026

Redemption
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Frequently Asked Questions

About expired domains.

Q.01 What is expired domain intelligence? +
Expired domain intelligence is the daily observation of domains exiting the active pool through three distinct paths: expired auction, redemption, and pending delete. We track exit volumes, age distribution, and TLD-level churn rates from publicly available infrastructure data, with no personally identifiable information collected. By correlating expiration patterns with registration and active domain data, these observations become lifecycle signals: which TLDs are growing, which are contracting, where renewal behavior is changing, and where acquisition opportunities may emerge.
Q.02 Does this page cover every expired domain? +
No. The numbers and lists on this page cover expired domains across .COM, .NET, and .ORG only. They are not a full census of every domain that has ever expired. We focus on these gTLDs because their daily exit activity carries the most market value and is where tracking auction, redemption, and pending delete movement is most useful.
Q.03 What is the difference between expired auction, redemption, and pending delete? +
Expired auction lets anyone bid on the name during a registrar-defined grace window. Redemption restricts recovery to the original owner only, usually at a much higher fee. Pending delete is the final window where no one can intervene: the registry will remove the name and release it back to the public.
Q.04 Why does domain age matter in expiration data? +
The age of an expiring domain signals different things. Older domains (10+ years) entering expiration may indicate business closures, brand changes, or portfolio cleanup. These often carry established backlinks and search history. Younger domains (under 2 years) expiring in volume typically reflect speculative registrations that did not pay off. The age distribution charts on this page help distinguish between these patterns.
Q.05 How often is this page updated, and where can I see more expired domains? +
Daily, once the latest .COM, .NET, and .ORG snapshots are processed. This page shows aggregate views for the three main gTLDs only. For searchable and filterable lists across a wider set of expired names, continue on DomainKits Expired Search.