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Expired and dropped 4-character .com domains

These names were registered before, then expired and dropped back into the pool. A name with a past owner may already have links pointing at it, and it shows that someone once thought it was worth paying for. The names first registered longest ago are listed first.

361,726 available right now · 69,762 in the drop pipeline

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How a .com drops

After a .com expires it goes through about 30 days of grace, 30 days of redemption and 5 days of pending delete before the registry releases it. That's roughly 75 days from expiry to drop. Our expiring list shows names currently in that pipeline with an estimated drop date.

Catching names as they drop

Good names are often re-registered within seconds of dropping. A snipe tells us to try to register a name for you the moment it becomes available, so you don't have to watch the clock.

Check the history first

Each domain page shows the WHOIS history we have recorded. Before you build on an expired name, check what it was used for, since spammy past use can follow a domain around.

Frequently asked questions

What is a dropped domain?
A domain whose previous registration expired and was deleted by the registry, so anyone can register it again at normal price.
Is it safe to register an expired domain?
Usually, yes. Look at its history and any trademark issues first. A name used for spam may carry search penalties for a while.
Can I get alerted before a name drops?
Yes. Pro watches send a dashboard and email alert a few days before a matching name's estimated drop date.