Compared · checked November 2026
Best free expired SEO domain finders in 2026
Looking for SEO domains — expired names that still have backlinks? Most expired domain lists show bare names, or keep Ahrefs DR, Moz DA and Majestic TF behind an account, a subscription or a 500-names-a-day limit. Here is what each popular tool really gives you for free.
| Tool | Ahrefs DR free | DA / TF free | Signup | Limit / price | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| continental.net | ✓ every domain | ✓ DA, PA, TF, CF, RD, archives | No | Free, no cap | Free-to-register list checked live, auctions with checked DR, backorder you pay only if caught |
| DomCop (free list) | ✓ top 500 a day | ✓ | No | Free for the best 500 names of a day; the full day, export and all metrics are paid | Paid plans roughly $29–129 a month |
| ExpiredDomains.net | ✕ paid account or your own API keys | TF/CF with a free account | Yes (free) | Free database; DR and DA need a paid account or your own keys | Huge database, many filters |
| SpamZilla | ✕ needs your own Ahrefs subscription | — | Yes | From about $47 a month | Strong spam filters |
| Freshdrop | ✕ not on standard plans | TF/CF filters | — | Free tier; paid from about $20 a month | Clean interface |
| Instant Domain Search | ✕ no SEO metrics | ✕ | No | Free | A name-quality score — "not an SEO authority metric" |
Based on each tool's public pages and independent reviews, checked November 2026. Prices and limits change — please check the tool itself before you decide. DR: Domain Rating by Ahrefs.
What makes the difference
No 500-name cap
DomCop's free list is good — but it stops at the best 500 names a day. We show DR, DA and TF for every domain on every list.
No account, no API key
ExpiredDomains.net has the biggest database, but DR and DA need a paid account or your own API keys. Here they are simply in the table.
Free now, checked live
Deleted names nobody caught get their own list, and a name is re-checked the moment someone clicks Register.
Auctions with real DR
We take the 1,000 auction names with the most backlinks, check each one in Ahrefs and list only DR 20+.
When another tool is the better choice
- ExpiredDomains.net — if you need the widest database and dozens of filters, and you have your own API keys.
- SpamZilla — if spam detection (anchor texts, link spikes) matters most and you already pay for Ahrefs.
- DomCop paid — if you want 90 metrics and exports for every drop of the day.
For a quick, free look at the strongest expiring, deleted and auctioned names with real metrics, start with our expiring domains list, the expired SEO domain auctions and the domain expiration lookup.
Frequently asked questions
Which expired SEO domain finder shows Ahrefs DR for free?
continental.net shows Ahrefs DR for every domain on its lists with no signup. DomCop shows DR for free too, but only for the best 500 names of each day. ExpiredDomains.net and SpamZilla need a paid account or your own Ahrefs access for DR.
Is there a free alternative to DomCop?
Yes. continental.net lists expiring, deleted and auctioned domains with free Ahrefs DR, Moz DA, Majestic TF, referring domains and archives — without the 500-names-a-day limit and without an account.
Is there an ExpiredDomains.net alternative with DR?
continental.net shows DR next to every name without an account or API key. ExpiredDomains.net has the bigger database and more filters, so many people use both.
Why are the metrics free here?
The lists are how people find us for backorders and hosting, so we show the numbers openly instead of putting them behind a subscription.