Check a Domain WHOIS Lookup for availability. Simple insert the [pwhois] shortcode on a page or post
As of April 2026, Powie's WHOIS Domain Check is a WordPress Free plugin with 500 active installations and a 4/5 rating from 10 reviews. It has been downloaded 30K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks….
Checks Domain WHOIS Lookup for availability. Simple insert the [pwhois] shortcode on a page or post.
To select the default TLD use the default attribute: [pwhois default=com] – sets .com as default in the TLD dropdown.
TLD List is limited because of the knowledge of the required whois servers. If you wish to have support for a special TLD please contact me and I will implement it asap.
We cannot guarantee that every domain lookup works perfect, in case that whois servers and how to talk to them can change time by time.
However if you inform us about changes and we can get it to work, we give you a free version of the Pro version of this plugin!
Demo 1 – at our own page.
Demo 2 – live version at a hosting providers webpage.
| WordPress | 4.0+ requiredTested up to 6.6.5 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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