Powie's WHOIS Domain Check
Check a Domain WHOIS Lookup for availability. Simple insert the [pwhois] shortcode on a page or post
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Powie's WHOIS Domain Check shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Powie's WHOIS Domain Check stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| domain | >100 |
| Free | >100 |
| lookup | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| whois | #5 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 10 reviews
About Powie's WHOIS Domain Check
From the official readme · v0.9.34Description
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!
Demos
Demo 1 – at our own page.
Demo 2 – live version at a hosting providers webpage.
Requires
- php7
Including:
- Shortcode [pwhois]
Support
Support Forum @ forum.powie.de
You get faster feedback if you post in our forum, rather than on wordpress.org!
Remove plugin
- Deactivate plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Delete plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Installation
- Upload this Plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Adjust settings
Frequently asked questions
The Domain check doesnt produce any output
Check if you have set Output strings on the settings page of the plugin
How can I support you?
Post a comment on powie.de Forum
What is the plugin page?
Powie’s Flying Dev Blog
Where do I post my feedback?
Post it at my Forum: powie.de Forum
Changelog
Simple install the new version
0.9.33 – 0.9.34 (06.10.2024)
- tests with wp 6.6
0.9.32 – 0.9.33 (15.07.2020)
- Security Fix – https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10300
0.9.31 (14.06.2020)
- com.br added
- 5.4.2 tests
0.9.30 (28.06.2019)
- ES translation
- translation slug changed to made tranlation more easy
0.9.26
- bugfix on handling outputs from whois servers
- whois server list update
0.9.23
- adding default outputs
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
Powie's WHOIS Domain Check: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Powie's WHOIS Domain Check free?
Yes. Powie's WHOIS Domain Check is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Powie's WHOIS Domain Check safe to use in 2026?
Powie's WHOIS Domain Check shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Powie's WHOIS Domain Check?
Powie's WHOIS Domain Check is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 31,444 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 148 times in the last 30 days.
Does Powie's WHOIS Domain Check work with WordPress 7.1?
Powie's WHOIS Domain Check is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Powie's WHOIS Domain Check last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.34, was released on October 6, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Powie's WHOIS Domain Check?
Powie's WHOIS Domain Check is developed and maintained by PowieT.
What are the best alternatives to Powie's WHOIS Domain Check?
The most popular alternatives to Powie's WHOIS Domain Check are Go Live Update Urls (90K+ installs), WP24 Domain Check (4K+ installs) and Uptime Monitoring for WordP… (500+ installs).
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