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WP Whois Lookup

Domain Whois Lookup is a lightweight WordPress plugin that enables users to fetch domain WHOIS information dynamically

by kahnu044 · github.com/kahnu044/wp-whois-lookup · website

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/kahnu044/wp-whois-lookup/archive/refs/heads/development.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/kahnu044/wp-whois-lookup ↗

Domain Whois Lookup

Lightweight WordPress plugin to fetch domain WHOIS information via Verisign's RDAP API. AJAX-powered, responsive, and easy to integrate with a shortcode.

Description

Domain Whois Lookup is a simple yet powerful WordPress plugin that enables users to fetch domain WHOIS information dynamically using RDAP. The plugin utilizes AJAX to retrieve domain details in real-time without requiring a page reload.

Display registration status, expiration dates, registrar information, nameservers, and more using a responsive search form placed via a shortcode.

Features

  • Search for domain WHOIS information using an input field.
  • Uses AJAX for real-time results (no page reload).
  • Fetches data from the Verisign RDAP API.
  • Displays:
    • Domain Name
    • Registrar Name, IANA ID, Contact Info
    • Registration, Expiry & Last Update Dates
    • Domain Status
    • Nameservers
    • Secure DNS Info
  • Fully responsive.
  • Easy integration using a shortcode.

Installation

  1. Download or clone this repository.
  2. Upload the plugin folder to your WordPress site's /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  3. Activate the plugin from the WordPress Admin Dashboard under Plugins.
  4. Use the [wp_whois_lookup] shortcode on any page or post to add the domain search field.

Usage

Place the shortcode in any post, page, or widget:

[wp_whois_lookup]

Optional attribute to align the form:

[wp_whois_lookup align="center"]

Screenshots

  1. Domain input form
  2. WHOIS lookup result display

Changelog

1.1.0

  • Obfuscated RDAP URLs using base64 encoding for better readability security
  • Minor bug fixes and code cleanup

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • WHOIS Lookup via AJAX using Verisign RDAP API
  • Responsive search form with real-time results
  • Shortcode support for easy integration
  • Displays full domain and registrar info

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin support all TLDs?

Currently, the plugin uses Verisign RDAP endpoints. It supports .com, .net, and .org TLDs by default. Future versions may add support for more TLDs.

Is it secure to expose the RDAP API endpoint?

The plugin uses base64 encoding to obfuscate API URLs, but note this is not secure encryption—just lightweight obfuscation.

Can I customize the appearance?

Yes. The plugin uses basic HTML and CSS. You can customize the styles via your theme or using the wp_whois_lookup CSS class.

License

This plugin is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Support

For issues, suggestions, or contributions, please visit the GitHub repository: https://github.com/kahnu044/wp-whois-lookup