Pending Delete Domains

The final 5-day countdown before deletion. Domains here have passed through redemption unclaimed and will return to the available pool. The age distribution reveals what the market is letting go of, and what may be worth catching.

Pending Delete Today
109,099
Aged 10+ Years
9,375
Aged 5+ Years
20%
Re-registered (29d)
13.7%

Today's Pending Delete Domains Age Distribution

ABTdomain monitored 9,375 domains aged 10+ years entering deletion (9% of total).
These domains will be available for registration Today.

Re-registration Rate: Of 2,602,234 domains tracked in pending delete over the past 29 days, 13.7% (356,927) were re-registered — completing the lifecycle loop back to the active pool.
30 Years Old
sprintyp.com
Since Feb 1996
29 Years Old
dlconsultant.com
Since Dec 1996
29 Years Old
solidsflow.com
Since Jan 1997
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Where Pending Delete Fits in the Domain Lifecycle

Pending delete is the last stop before a domain completes the lifecycle and returns to the available pool. Domains arrive here after expiration, having passed through redemption unclaimed and auction unsold. Once deleted, they may appear again in our newly registered domains data if re-registered.

← Redemption

Domains that pass through the 30-day redemption window unclaimed arrive here for final deletion.

← Auction

Domains that went unsold at auction also end up in pending delete. The market decided they weren't worth bidding on.

→ Re-registration

After deletion, domains return to the available pool. High-value names often get re-registered within hours.

→ Domain Monitor

Re-registered domains that immediately show NS changes or registrar transfers may indicate drop catching activity.

Pending Delete & the Domain Lifecycle

What does the pending delete age distribution reveal? +
The age of domains entering pending delete tells different stories. Older domains (10+ years) being deleted may signal business closures, brand changes, or portfolio cleanup. These often have established backlinks and search history. A high concentration of young domains (under 2 years) suggests speculative registrations that did not pay off. Comparing age distributions across TLDs reveals which markets have more speculative vs. committed registrants.
How does pending delete connect to the rest of the expiration process? +
Pending delete is the third and final exit path after expiration. A domain first enters a grace period where it may go to auction, then a 30-day redemption window where only the original owner can recover it. If neither happens, the domain enters pending delete, a 5-day countdown before permanent deletion. We track all three paths in our expired domains overview.
What happens to domains after they are deleted? +
Once the 5-day pending delete window closes, the domain is removed from the registry and becomes available for anyone to register. High-value domains, particularly short names and keyword-rich names, are often caught within minutes by automated systems. These re-registrations will appear in our newly registered domains tracking.
How does pending delete volume relate to TLD health? +
A TLD with a high ratio of pending deletes to active domains may be experiencing churn, with domains being registered speculatively and then abandoned. Comparing pending delete volume against new registration volume for the same TLD reveals net growth or contraction. Our TLD reports track both sides of this equation.

Upcoming Pending Delete Domains

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Aged Domains (20+ Years) Entering Pending Delete — April 05, 2026: Lifecycle Exit Data

ABTdomain tracked 1038 aged domains (20+ years) reaching pending delete on April 05, 2026. These domains will be deleted and…

Apr 3, 2026