question about dropped domains...

[lapunluyang]

I've found a dropped domain that I'm interested in. It's still not available for purchase...but the WHOIS says that it had expired on Sept. 1, 2009.

I'm not understanding why this hasn't gone back into the public? How long do domains last after they're not renewed?

[JeffreyJ8]

Generally, the generic top-level domains (gTLD) like .com, .info, .net, and .org etc, on the expiry, these domains can be renewed for the next 30 days by paying the normal renewal charges. And if not renewed, goes under redemption period of another 30 to 55 day's. Now, this domain can be renewed by paying the additional redemption charges. Then after 90 days (i.e. 30 days + 55 days of redemption + 5 days of Add period) this domain will become available again for the registration globally.

[Aaron Phillips]

Once a gTLD domain expires, a grace period of zero to 45 days is provided for every gTLD's at the regular renewal charges. Later on, the domain rest in redemption period for 30 days. In order to re-activate the domain from redemption cycle, client's need to pay a big fee (aka Redemption fee) depending upon registrar's. Pending delete period lasts for 5 days and later on domain is released to be re-available for registration.

[Alice123]

I've found a dropped domain that I'm interested in. It's still not available for purchase...but the WHOIS says that it had expired on Sept. 1, 2009.

I'm not understanding why this hasn't gone back into the public? How long do domains last after they're not renewed?

Hello,

If the domain is in “redemption period”, you have a chance to renew the domain name, it costs you more. Generally, the domain name go back to public after the redemption period is over.

If the domain has a high rank, there are many companies watching the expired domain names, they buy them. There is an affiliation between registrar and such companies, which means there are less chances that you can buy it again. You have to place a “back-order” on these companies website.

You can check domain name in the WHOIS lookup for the current registrar