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{{CompanyInfo|
{{CompanyInfo| logo            = Whoisxmlapi logo.png
| logo            = Example.jpg
| industry        = Internet intelligence
| type            = Privately Held, Public, etc.
| founded        = California, 2014
| industry        = Registry, Legal, Internet, etc.
| founders        = Jonathan Zhang
| founded        = place, year
| country        = USA
| founders        = name of founder(s) here
| website        = [https://www.whoisxmlapi.com/ whoisxmlapi.com]
| ownership      = current ownership, year purchased
| blog            = [https://www.whoisxmlapi.com/blog WhoisXML API Blog]
| headquarters    = address
| facebook        = [https://www.facebook.com/whoisxmlapi/ WhoisXML API]
| country        = country
| linkedin        = [https://www.linkedin.com/company/whois-api-llc WhoisXML API]
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| twitter        = whoisxmlapi
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'''WhoisXML API''' is a cyber intelligence provider specializing in domain, IP, and [[DNS]] datasets. It also provides specialized Internet intelligence sources and services, such as website categorization, IP geolocation, predictive threat intelligence, and email verification.
'''WhoisXML API''' is a cyber intelligence provider specializing in domain, IP, and [[DNS]] datasets. It also provides specialized Internet intelligence sources and services, such as website categorization, IP geolocation, predictive threat intelligence, and email verification.


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WhoisXML API has extensive domain and DNS data coverage in the market. As of 1 September 2023, its repositories cover more than 16.7 billion [[Whois|WHOIS]] records, and 99.5% of all the [[IP Address|IP addresses]] in use.<ref>[https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/whoisxmlapi-in-figures WhoisXML API in Figures]</ref> Since the company’s foundation over a decade ago, it has partnered and continues to collaborate with major data aggregators worldwide, including domain [[Registry|registries]], [[Registrar|registrars]], [[Internet Service Provider|ISPs]], and security agencies.
WhoisXML API has extensive domain and DNS data coverage in the market. As of 1 September 2023, its repositories cover more than 16.7 billion [[Whois|WHOIS]] records, and 99.5% of all the [[IP Address|IP addresses]] in use.<ref>[https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/whoisxmlapi-in-figures WhoisXML API in Figures]</ref> Since the company’s foundation over a decade ago, it has partnered and continues to collaborate with major data aggregators worldwide, including domain [[Registry|registries]], [[Registrar|registrars]], [[Internet Service Provider|ISPs]], and security agencies.


== History and Growth ==
==History and Growth==
WhoisXML API was incorporated in 2014. However, it was initially conceptualized in 2010 when its CEO and founder Jonathan Zhang worked on a network security project that required access to structured WHOIS data.<ref>[https://en.secnews.gr/426736/whoisxml-api-jonathan-zhang/ WhoisXML API: Jonathan Zhang explains everything about the service]. (19 October 2022). SecNews.</ref> Zhang’s struggle to find a unified and readily integrable data source led to the idea of creating a company that would help organizations with that business problem.
WhoisXML API was incorporated in 2014. However, it was initially conceptualized in 2010 when its CEO and founder Jonathan Zhang worked on a network security project that required access to structured WHOIS data.<ref>[https://en.secnews.gr/426736/whoisxml-api-jonathan-zhang/ WhoisXML API: Jonathan Zhang explains everything about the service]. (19 October 2022). SecNews.</ref> Zhang’s struggle to find a unified and readily integrable data source led to the idea of creating a company that would help organizations with that business problem.


WhoisXML API’s overarching goal is to make the Internet safer and more transparent. The company does that by providing comprehensive and in-depth cyber intelligence.
WhoisXML API’s overarching goal is to make the Internet safer and more transparent. The company does that by providing comprehensive and in-depth cyber intelligence.


== Products and Services ==
==Products and Services==
WhoisXML API offers several products and services through various consumption models—APIs, data feeds, and web-based GUIs. Below is a list of the products WhoisXML API offers as of 1 September 2023.
WhoisXML API offers several products and services through various consumption models—APIs, data feeds, and web-based GUIs. Below is a list of the products WhoisXML API offers as of 1 September 2023.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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|-
|-
!APIs
!APIs
!
!WHOIS API
* WHOIS API
 
* Bulk WHOIS API
Bulk WHOIS API
* Reverse WHOIS API
 
* WHOIS History API
Reverse WHOIS API
* Domains & Subdomains Discovery API
 
* Domain Availability API
WHOIS History API
!
 
* DNS Lookup API
Domains & Subdomains Discovery API
* Reverse IP API
 
* Reverse MX API
Domain Availability API
* Reverse NS API
!DNS Lookup API
* Reverse DNS API
 
* Subdomains Lookup API
Reverse IP API
* IP Geolocation API
 
* IP Netblocks API
Reverse MX API
!
 
* Website Categorization API
Reverse NS API
* Domain Reputation API
 
* Brand Alert API
Reverse DNS API
* Registrant Alert API
 
* Email Verification API
Subdomains Lookup API
* Website Contacts API
 
* MAC Address API
IP Geolocation API
* Screenshot API
 
* SSL Certificates API
IP Netblocks API
* Premium API Services
!Website Categorization API
 
Domain Reputation API
 
Brand Alert API
 
Registrant Alert API
 
Email Verification API
 
Website Contacts API
 
MAC Address API
 
Screenshot API
 
SSL Certificates API
 
Premium API Services
|-
|-
!Data Feeds
!Data Feeds
!
!WHOIS Database Download
* WHOIS Database Download
 
* WHOIS History Database
WHOIS History Database
* Newly Registered Domains
 
* Real-Time Domain Registration
Newly Registered Domains
!
 
* DNS Database Download
Real-Time Domain Registration
* Subdomains Database Download
!DNS Database Download
* IP Geolocation Data Feed
 
* IP Netblocks WHOIS Database
Subdomains Database Download
!
 
* Early DGA Detection Feed
IP Geolocation Data Feed
* Early Warning Phishing Feed
 
* Typosquatting Data Feed
IP Netblocks WHOIS Database
* Threat Intelligence Data Feeds
!Early DGA Detection Feed
* Disposable Email Domains Data Feed
 
* Free Email Domains Data Feed
Early Warning Phishing Feed
* Website Contacts & Categorization Database
 
* MAC Address Vendor Database
Typosquatting Data Feed
* SSL Certificates Database
 
* Real-Time SSL Certificates Streaming
Threat Intelligence Data Feeds
* Newly Created Websites
 
* All Registered Domains
Disposable Email Domains Data Feed
 
Free Email Domains Data Feed
 
Website Contacts & Categorization Database
 
MAC Address Vendor Database
 
SSL Certificates Database
 
Real-Time SSL Certificates Streaming
 
Newly Created Websites
 
All Registered Domains
|-
|-
!Web Tools
!Web Tools
!
!WHOIS Lookup
* WHOIS Lookup
 
* Bulk WHOIS Lookup
Bulk WHOIS Lookup
* Reverse WHOIS Lookup
 
* WHOIS History Lookup
Reverse WHOIS Lookup
* Domains & Subdomains Discovery Lookup
 
* Domain Availability Lookup
WHOIS History Lookup
!
 
* DNS Lookup
Domains & Subdomains Discovery Lookup
* Reverse IP Lookup
 
* Reverse MX Lookup
Domain Availability Lookup
* Reverse NS Lookup
!DNS Lookup
* Reverse DNS Lookup
 
* Subdomains Lookup
Reverse IP Lookup
* IP Geolocation Lookup
 
* Bulk IP Geolocation Lookup
Reverse MX Lookup
* IP Netblocks Lookup
 
!
Reverse NS Lookup
* Website Categorization Lookup
 
* Domain Reputation Lookup
Reverse DNS Lookup
* Brand Alert Lookup
 
* Registrant Alert Lookup
Subdomains Lookup
* Email Verification Lookup
 
* Bulk Email Verification Lookup
IP Geolocation Lookup
* Website Contacts Lookup
 
* MAC Address Lookup
Bulk IP Geolocation Lookup
* Screenshot Lookup
 
* SSL Certificates Lookup
IP Netblocks Lookup
!Website Categorization Lookup
 
Domain Reputation Lookup
 
Brand Alert Lookup
 
Registrant Alert Lookup
 
Email Verification Lookup
 
Bulk Email Verification Lookup
 
Website Contacts Lookup
 
MAC Address Lookup
 
Screenshot Lookup
 
SSL Certificates Lookup
|}
|}


=== DNS Database Coverage ===
===DNS Database Coverage===
In the second quarter of 2023, WhoisXML API released Premium DNS Database, a market-leading passive DNS database with the highest number of fully qualified domain names (FQDNs).<ref>[https://world.einnews.com/pr_news/642359650/whoisxml-api-releases-premium-dns-database-with-market-leading-dns-coverage WhoisXML API Releases Premium DNS Database with Market-Leading DNS Coverage]. (3 July 2023). EIN Newswires.</ref>
In the second quarter of 2023, WhoisXML API released Premium DNS Database, a market-leading passive DNS database with the highest number of fully qualified domain names (FQDNs).<ref>[https://world.einnews.com/pr_news/642359650/whoisxml-api-releases-premium-dns-database-with-market-leading-dns-coverage WhoisXML API Releases Premium DNS Database with Market-Leading DNS Coverage]. (3 July 2023). EIN Newswires.</ref>


=== Cyber Threat Intelligence ===
===Cyber Threat Intelligence===
WhoisXML API supplies a wide range of Threat Intelligence APIs that users can analyze and integrate into existing security solutions. These APIs include:
WhoisXML API supplies a wide range of Threat Intelligence APIs that users can analyze and integrate into existing security solutions. These APIs include:


* Domain Infrastructure Analysis API
*Domain Infrastructure Analysis API
* SSL Certificates Chain API
*SSL Certificates Chain API
* SSL Configuration Analysis API
*SSL Configuration Analysis API
* Domain Malware Check API
*Domain Malware Check API
* Connected Domains API
*Connected Domains API
* Domain Reputation Scoring API
*Domain Reputation Scoring API


The company also offers Threat Intelligence Data Feeds that list malicious Internet assets involved in [[phishing]], [[Botnet Attacks|botnets]], [[malware]], C&C servers, [[spam]], Tor exit nodes, and other cyber attacks and suspicious web activities.
The company also offers Threat Intelligence Data Feeds that list malicious Internet assets involved in [[phishing]], [[Botnet Attacks|botnets]], [[malware]], C&C servers, [[spam]], Tor exit nodes, and other cyber attacks and suspicious web activities.


=== Domain Research Suite (DRS) ===
===Domain Research Suite (DRS)===
WhoisXML API has a web-based domain search and monitor platform called the “Domain Research Suite (DRS).” It is a 9-in-1 solution that lets users notably look up a domain’s current and historical WHOIS details, pivot off any WHOIS record to find connected properties, and search for domains or subdomains containing specific text strings. DRS also allows users to monitor domain registration activities. DRS includes the following tools:
WhoisXML API has a web-based domain search and monitor platform called the “Domain Research Suite (DRS).” It is a 9-in-1 solution that lets users notably look up a domain’s current and historical WHOIS details, pivot off any WHOIS record to find connected properties, and search for domains or subdomains containing specific text strings. DRS also allows users to monitor domain registration activities. DRS includes the following tools:


* Reverse WHOIS Search
*Reverse WHOIS Search
* WHOIS History Search
*WHOIS History Search
* WHOIS Search
*WHOIS Search
* Reverse DNS Search
*Reverse DNS Search
* Domain Availability Check
*Domain Availability Check
* Domains & Subdomains Discovery
*Domains & Subdomains Discovery
* Domain Monitor
*Domain Monitor
* Registrant Monitor
*Registrant Monitor
* Brand Monitor
*Brand Monitor


These tools are also available as individual APIs. DRS is available for white labeling as well.<ref>[https://drs.whoisxmlapi.com/white-label/domain-research-suite White-Label Domain Research Suite]</ref> A white-label variant of Brand Monitor was also launched in 2021.<ref>[https://circleid.com/posts/20210816-whoisxml-api-launches-white-label-brand-monitor-to-make-brand-protection-more-accessible WhoisXML API Launches White-Label Brand Monitor to Make Brand Protection More Accessible]. (16 August 2021). CircleID.</ref>
These tools are also available as individual APIs. DRS is available for white labeling as well.<ref>[https://drs.whoisxmlapi.com/white-label/domain-research-suite White-Label Domain Research Suite]</ref> A white-label variant of Brand Monitor was also launched in 2021.<ref>[https://circleid.com/posts/20210816-whoisxml-api-launches-white-label-brand-monitor-to-make-brand-protection-more-accessible WhoisXML API Launches White-Label Brand Monitor to Make Brand Protection More Accessible]. (16 August 2021). CircleID.</ref>


=== IP Intelligence ===
===IP Intelligence===
In 2022, WhoisXML API enriched its IP intelligence with regulatory compliance-related IP data. It launched the Regulatory Compliance IP Geolocation Data Feeds, which currently contains IP addresses and netblocks belonging to Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)-restricted locations. The company is working on providing separate files for IP addresses associated with areas covered by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).<ref>[https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/606112629/whoisxml-api-s-ip-intelligence-now-includes-regulatory-compliance-ip-data-feeds WhoisXML API’s IP Intelligence Now Includes Regulatory Compliance IP Data Feeds. (14 December 2022)]. EIN Newswires.</ref>
In 2022, WhoisXML API enriched its IP intelligence with regulatory compliance-related IP data. It launched the Regulatory Compliance IP Geolocation Data Feeds, which currently contains IP addresses and netblocks belonging to Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)-restricted locations. The company is working on providing separate files for IP addresses associated with areas covered by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).<ref>[https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/606112629/whoisxml-api-s-ip-intelligence-now-includes-regulatory-compliance-ip-data-feeds WhoisXML API’s IP Intelligence Now Includes Regulatory Compliance IP Data Feeds. (14 December 2022)]. EIN Newswires.</ref>


== Partnerships and Collaborations ==
==Partnerships and Collaborations==
WhoisXML API has worked with prestigious entities in the cybersecurity, fraud detection, brand protection, and law enforcement sectors. In April 2022, the company was invited to present at Europol’s 13th Operation In Our Sites (IOS) held in Alicante, Spain.<ref>[https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/success-stories/law-enforcement-solutions/whoisxml-api-presents-global-dns-trends-at-europol WhoisXML API Presents Global DNS Trends at Europol]</ref>
WhoisXML API has worked with prestigious entities in the cybersecurity, fraud detection, brand protection, and law enforcement sectors. In April 2022, the company was invited to present at Europol’s 13th Operation In Our Sites (IOS) held in Alicante, Spain.<ref>[https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/success-stories/law-enforcement-solutions/whoisxml-api-presents-global-dns-trends-at-europol WhoisXML API Presents Global DNS Trends at Europol]</ref>


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WhoisXML API continues its call for partnerships under several programs, namely:
WhoisXML API continues its call for partnerships under several programs, namely:


* Affiliate Programs
*Affiliate Programs
* Data Exchange Program for Internet Abuse Prevention
*Data Exchange Program for Internet Abuse Prevention
* Security Intel Exchange Program
*Security Intel Exchange Program
* Research and Media Collaborations
*Research and Media Collaborations


== External Links ==
==External Links==


* [https://main.whoisxmlapi.com WhoisXML API]
*[https://main.whoisxmlapi.com WhoisXML API]
* [http://inc.com Inc.com]
*[http://inc.com Inc.com]
* [https://world.einnews.com EIN Newswires]
*[https://world.einnews.com EIN Newswires]
* [http://circleid.com CircleID]
*[http://circleid.com CircleID]
* [http://en.secnews.gr SecNews]
*[http://en.secnews.gr SecNews]
* [http://bloomberg.com Bloomberg]
*[http://bloomberg.com Bloomberg]


== References ==
== References==
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Revision as of 11:27, 19 September 2023

Industry: Internet intelligence
Founded: California, 2014
Founder(s): Jonathan Zhang
Country: USA
Website: whoisxmlapi.com
Blog: WhoisXML API Blog
Facebook: WhoisXML API
LinkedIn: WhoisXML API
Twitter: @whoisxmlapi

WhoisXML API is a cyber intelligence provider specializing in domain, IP, and DNS datasets. It also provides specialized Internet intelligence sources and services, such as website categorization, IP geolocation, predictive threat intelligence, and email verification.

As an Inc. 5000 honoree from 2017 to 2019 and 2021 to 2023 [1], WhoisXML API has offered its services to more than 52,000 users, including Fortune 500 companies, security and technology solutions providers, and organizations in various other sectors to develop cybersecurity systems, map entities’ digital footprints, conduct in-depth cyber investigations, implement brand protection strategies, and enrich competitor and marketing data.

WhoisXML API has extensive domain and DNS data coverage in the market. As of 1 September 2023, its repositories cover more than 16.7 billion WHOIS records, and 99.5% of all the IP addresses in use.[2] Since the company’s foundation over a decade ago, it has partnered and continues to collaborate with major data aggregators worldwide, including domain registries, registrars, ISPs, and security agencies.

History and Growth

WhoisXML API was incorporated in 2014. However, it was initially conceptualized in 2010 when its CEO and founder Jonathan Zhang worked on a network security project that required access to structured WHOIS data.[3] Zhang’s struggle to find a unified and readily integrable data source led to the idea of creating a company that would help organizations with that business problem.

WhoisXML API’s overarching goal is to make the Internet safer and more transparent. The company does that by providing comprehensive and in-depth cyber intelligence.

Products and Services

WhoisXML API offers several products and services through various consumption models—APIs, data feeds, and web-based GUIs. Below is a list of the products WhoisXML API offers as of 1 September 2023.

Type Domain/WHOIS DNS/IP Internet Intelligence
APIs WHOIS API

Bulk WHOIS API

Reverse WHOIS API

WHOIS History API

Domains & Subdomains Discovery API

Domain Availability API

DNS Lookup API

Reverse IP API

Reverse MX API

Reverse NS API

Reverse DNS API

Subdomains Lookup API

IP Geolocation API

IP Netblocks API

Website Categorization API

Domain Reputation API

Brand Alert API

Registrant Alert API

Email Verification API

Website Contacts API

MAC Address API

Screenshot API

SSL Certificates API

Premium API Services

Data Feeds WHOIS Database Download

WHOIS History Database

Newly Registered Domains

Real-Time Domain Registration

DNS Database Download

Subdomains Database Download

IP Geolocation Data Feed

IP Netblocks WHOIS Database

Early DGA Detection Feed

Early Warning Phishing Feed

Typosquatting Data Feed

Threat Intelligence Data Feeds

Disposable Email Domains Data Feed

Free Email Domains Data Feed

Website Contacts & Categorization Database

MAC Address Vendor Database

SSL Certificates Database

Real-Time SSL Certificates Streaming

Newly Created Websites

All Registered Domains

Web Tools WHOIS Lookup

Bulk WHOIS Lookup

Reverse WHOIS Lookup

WHOIS History Lookup

Domains & Subdomains Discovery Lookup

Domain Availability Lookup

DNS Lookup

Reverse IP Lookup

Reverse MX Lookup

Reverse NS Lookup

Reverse DNS Lookup

Subdomains Lookup

IP Geolocation Lookup

Bulk IP Geolocation Lookup

IP Netblocks Lookup

Website Categorization Lookup

Domain Reputation Lookup

Brand Alert Lookup

Registrant Alert Lookup

Email Verification Lookup

Bulk Email Verification Lookup

Website Contacts Lookup

MAC Address Lookup

Screenshot Lookup

SSL Certificates Lookup

DNS Database Coverage

In the second quarter of 2023, WhoisXML API released Premium DNS Database, a market-leading passive DNS database with the highest number of fully qualified domain names (FQDNs).[4]

Cyber Threat Intelligence

WhoisXML API supplies a wide range of Threat Intelligence APIs that users can analyze and integrate into existing security solutions. These APIs include:

  • Domain Infrastructure Analysis API
  • SSL Certificates Chain API
  • SSL Configuration Analysis API
  • Domain Malware Check API
  • Connected Domains API
  • Domain Reputation Scoring API

The company also offers Threat Intelligence Data Feeds that list malicious Internet assets involved in phishing, botnets, malware, C&C servers, spam, Tor exit nodes, and other cyber attacks and suspicious web activities.

Domain Research Suite (DRS)

WhoisXML API has a web-based domain search and monitor platform called the “Domain Research Suite (DRS).” It is a 9-in-1 solution that lets users notably look up a domain’s current and historical WHOIS details, pivot off any WHOIS record to find connected properties, and search for domains or subdomains containing specific text strings. DRS also allows users to monitor domain registration activities. DRS includes the following tools:

  • Reverse WHOIS Search
  • WHOIS History Search
  • WHOIS Search
  • Reverse DNS Search
  • Domain Availability Check
  • Domains & Subdomains Discovery
  • Domain Monitor
  • Registrant Monitor
  • Brand Monitor

These tools are also available as individual APIs. DRS is available for white labeling as well.[5] A white-label variant of Brand Monitor was also launched in 2021.[6]

IP Intelligence

In 2022, WhoisXML API enriched its IP intelligence with regulatory compliance-related IP data. It launched the Regulatory Compliance IP Geolocation Data Feeds, which currently contains IP addresses and netblocks belonging to Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)-restricted locations. The company is working on providing separate files for IP addresses associated with areas covered by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).[7]

Partnerships and Collaborations

WhoisXML API has worked with prestigious entities in the cybersecurity, fraud detection, brand protection, and law enforcement sectors. In April 2022, the company was invited to present at Europol’s 13th Operation In Our Sites (IOS) held in Alicante, Spain.[8]

In 2020, WhoisXML API worked with a Bloomberg columnist to raise awareness about coronavirus-themed domains[9] that were likely to figure in malicious activities. Its other collaborations include those with the National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF),[10] ScamAdviser,[11] and EU DisinfoLab.[12]

WhoisXML API continues its call for partnerships under several programs, namely:

  • Affiliate Programs
  • Data Exchange Program for Internet Abuse Prevention
  • Security Intel Exchange Program
  • Research and Media Collaborations

External Links

References

  1. ↑ Inc.com
  2. ↑ WhoisXML API in Figures
  3. ↑ WhoisXML API: Jonathan Zhang explains everything about the service. (19 October 2022). SecNews.
  4. ↑ WhoisXML API Releases Premium DNS Database with Market-Leading DNS Coverage. (3 July 2023). EIN Newswires.
  5. ↑ White-Label Domain Research Suite
  6. ↑ WhoisXML API Launches White-Label Brand Monitor to Make Brand Protection More Accessible. (16 August 2021). CircleID.
  7. ↑ WhoisXML API’s IP Intelligence Now Includes Regulatory Compliance IP Data Feeds. (14 December 2022). EIN Newswires.
  8. ↑ WhoisXML API Presents Global DNS Trends at Europol
  9. ↑ Don’t Click That Link! It Might Be Viral. (2 April 2020). Bloomberg.
  10. ↑ The National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF) & WhoisXML API—OSINT Tech That Saves Lives
  11. ↑ Domain Registration Data Aids in Understanding the State of Online Scams
  12. ↑ EU DisinfoLab Uses Historical WHOIS Data to Cast a Light on Indian Chronicles
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