Everything you need to know about DropTimes.co.uk
DropTimes.co.uk is a comprehensive UK domain dropping service that helps you discover and track domains that are about to become available for registration. We monitor the entire .uk domain space, including .co.uk, .org.uk, .me.uk, and .ltd.uk domains.
Our service provides real-time information about when domains will drop (become available for registration), allowing you to be first in line to register valuable domain names.
We maintain a comprehensive database of UK domains that are scheduled to drop. Here's how it works:
No, DropTimes.co.uk does not provide domain registration services
We are a domain discovery and tracking platform. We provide you with the information you need to register domains through your preferred domain registrar. When a domain drops, you'll need to register it through a domain registrar like GoDaddy, Namecheap, 123-Reg, or any other UK domain registrar of your choice.
No, we do not currently offer dropcatching services
We do not currently offer dropcatching services. However, backordering services exist in the .uk namespace such as ukbackorder.uk which provide dropcatching services for UK domains.
Tracked domains are domain names that have garnered interest and been saved into users' accounts. When a domain is tracked, we maintain a comprehensive history of that domain name, including:
This tracking system helps users make informed decisions about which domains to pursue and provides valuable historical context for domain research.
We believe that domain discovery should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer all our services completely free of charge.
When a UK domain expires, it goes through a specific process before becoming available for registration:
DropTimes tracks domains through this entire process and tells you exactly when they will become available.
DropTimes.co.uk provides links to auction sites when we detect that a domain has been put up for auction by its current registrar. This helps users access auction pages where they can bid on valuable domain names.
Our goal is to provide a comprehensive service that helps users discover and access domain auctions, regardless of which auction platform is being used.
DropTimes uses advanced detection methods to identify when domains are put up for auction. Our multi-layered approach ensures accurate detection across all major auction platforms.
We check the domain's DNS nameservers against a database of known auction site nameservers. This is the most reliable method as auction domains typically use nameservers from the auction platform.
We analyze HTTP redirects to detect when domains automatically redirect to auction sites. This catches domains that redirect users to auction platforms.
We scan domain page content for auction-related keywords like "auction", "bid", "for sale", and "domain marketplace" to identify auction listings.
Our detection system runs every 4 hours for general checks and every 5 minutes for recently dropped domains to ensure timely updates. When a domain is detected at auction, we display an auction banner with a direct link to the auction page, making it easy for users to participate in domain auctions.
We support all UK TLDs: .uk, .co.uk, .org.uk, .me.uk, and .ltd.uk
Our drop times are based on official Nominet data and are accurate to the minute. We provide times in both UTC and BST for your convenience.
Our database is updated daily with the latest dropping domain information from Nominet.
RDAP (Registration Data Access Protocol) provides detailed information about domain registration history, including previous owners, registration dates, and more.
If you have questions that aren't answered here, or if you need technical support: