Hostingforall Domain Checker
A fast, flexible domain checker for WordPress with WooCommerce integration and an Elementor widget.
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Hostingforall Domain Checker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Hostingforall Domain Checker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| domain checker | #18 |
| elementor | >100 |
| Hosting | >100 |
| sales | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Hostingforall Domain Checker
From the official readme · v4.6.0Description
Hostingforall Domain Checker lets you offer domain lookups on your WordPress website and sell domains via WooCommerce.
You can embed the checker using a shortcode or with the included Elementor widget.
Key features (FREE)
- Shortcode: use
[hfadc_domain_checker]anywhere. - Elementor widget: drag & drop implementation.
- TLD management: configure available TLDs, pricing and WooCommerce product IDs.
- Free DNS-based availability check.
- Works with and without Elementor.
Pro features (upgrade)
The Pro version unlocks premium features such as:
- Real-time domain checks using the WhoisFreaks API (requires your API key).
- Extra styling options (advanced form + results styling).
- Pro updates delivered via our platform.
Upgrade: https://hostingforall.nl/product/hostingforall-domain-checker/
External services
This plugin can interact with the following external services.
1) Hostingforall websites (link-outs in FREE plugin)
The FREE plugin includes optional admin-area links to Hostingforall pages (for example: upgrade and demo links). These links are used to open product/demo pages when a site owner clicks them.
Data sent: standard browser request data (such as IP address, user agent, referrer, and requested URL).
When sent: only when a user clicks one of these links.
Service provider: Hostingforall.
Terms of Service: https://hostingforall.nl/algemene-voorwaarden/
Privacy Policy: https://hostingforall.nl/privacy
2) WhoisFreaks API (optional, separate PRO plugin only)
The separate PRO plugin can optionally connect to the WhoisFreaks API to perform real-time domain availability checks.
Data sent: the searched domain name (and API authentication data configured by the site owner in PRO).
When sent: only when a visitor submits a domain lookup and the site owner has enabled the API method in PRO settings.
Service provider: WhoisFreaks.
Terms of Service: https://whoisfreaks.com/terms-and-conditions
Privacy Policy: https://whoisfreaks.com/privacy-policy
Installation
- Upload the
hostingforall-domain-checkerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Domain Checker in the WordPress admin menu.
- Configure your TLDs and settings.
- Add the checker to a page:
- Elementor: add the “HFA Domain Checker” widget.
- Shortcode: add
[hfadc_domain_checker].
Frequently asked questions
Does the free version require a license key?
No. The free version works without a license key.
What is the difference between the free DNS check and the Pro real-time check?
DNS checks are fast, but can be less accurate for some recently registered domains. The Pro version can use a real-time availability API.
Changelog
4.6.0
- Internal release roll-up: includes recent security/compliance hardening and FREE/PRO dependency safety improvements.
- FREE remains non-deactivatable/non-removable while PRO is active (single and bulk plugin actions).
4.5.16
- Compliance hardening: removed remaining direct
$_REQUESTchecks in request helpers. - Compliance hardening: replaced
FILTER_DEFAULTrequest array reads with explicit sanitizing filters. - No functional change intended; behavior remains identical.
4.5.15
- Dependency safety: prevent deactivation/deletion of FREE while PRO is active (single and bulk plugin actions).
- UX: show clear “Required by Hostingforall Domain Checker Pro” indicator on the FREE plugin row when PRO is active.
- Compatibility: detect PRO as active for both legacy and new PRO folder naming variants.
4.5.14
- Security improvements: strengthened input handling, form protection and output escaping throughout the plugin.
- Fixed settings save reliability across hosting environments and page builders (including NicePage).
- Fixed Elementor result row layout so status text and order button stay correctly aligned across themes.
- Fixed custom pricing multi-product cart flow.
- Updated Dutch translations.
- Breaking change: legacy shortcodes
[hdc_domain_checker]and[hdc_chosen_domain]have been removed — use[hfadc_domain_checker]and[hfadc_chosen_domain]. - Breaking change: Elementor widget name changed from
hdc_domain_checkertohfadc_domain_checker.
4.4.0
- Fixed frontend fallback behavior: order button styling correctly defaults to FREE design (green button, white text) when PRO is not active.
- Improved admin layout consistency in settings tabs.
4.3.4
- Fixed WooCommerce cart domain metadata persistence for direct domain add-to-cart flow.
- Added fallback display so chosen domain is visible beneath product name in cart and checkout.
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Hostingforall Domain Checker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Hostingforall Domain Checker free?
Yes. Hostingforall Domain Checker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Hostingforall Domain Checker safe to use in 2026?
Hostingforall Domain Checker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Hostingforall Domain Checker?
Hostingforall Domain Checker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 630 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.
Does Hostingforall Domain Checker work with WordPress 7.1?
Hostingforall Domain Checker is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Hostingforall Domain Checker need?
Hostingforall Domain Checker requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Hostingforall Domain Checker last updated?
The latest version, 4.6.0, was released on March 17, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes Hostingforall Domain Checker?
Hostingforall Domain Checker is developed and maintained by Hostingforalll.
What are the best alternatives to Hostingforall Domain Checker?
The most popular alternatives to Hostingforall Domain Checker are WP24 Domain Check (4K+ installs), Dominion (70+ installs) and LJM WHMCS Domain Checker (20+ installs).
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