What Is DomCop?
DomCop is a subscription-based tool that aggregates expired domain lists from multiple sources (ExpiredDomains.net, registrar feeds, drop lists) and presents them in a clean, searchable interface. Think of it as a premium version of ExpiredDomains.net with faster updates, better UI, and pre-calculated authority metrics.
Primary use case: Discovery stage for time-conscious buyers who want curated lists instead of manually filtering thousands of domains.
2026 Pricing Tiers
Starter Plan
- Access to daily expired domain lists
- Basic filters (TLD, age, DA, PR)
- Up to 1,000 domain views per month
- CSV export (100 rows per export)
- 7-day data retention
Pro Plan
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Advanced filters (Majestic TF/CF, Ahrefs DR, keywords)
- Up to 5,000 domain views per month
- Unlimited CSV exports
- 30-day data retention (historical lists)
- Email alerts for high-value drops
Premium Plan
- Everything in Pro, plus:
- Unlimited domain views
- 90-day data retention
- API access (500 calls/day)
- Priority support
- Custom filter presets (save searches)
Which tier to choose? Starter is sufficient for casual buyers (5–10 domains/month). Pro is ideal for regular buyers who need historical data. Premium is only worth it if you're automating workflows via API or buying 20+ domains/month.
Data Freshness Analysis
DomCop's competitive advantage is faster data updates compared to free tools. Here's how it stacks up:
Update Frequency
- DomCop: Updates every 6–12 hours (2–4 times per day)
- ExpiredDomains.net (free): Updates every 1–2 hours (slower on free tier)
- ExpiredDomains.net (premium): Updates every 15–30 minutes
Reality check: DomCop's "faster updates" claim is misleading. ExpiredDomains.net Premium ($29.95/mo) updates faster than DomCop and costs less. The speed advantage only exists when comparing DomCop to free tools.
Data Sources
DomCop aggregates from:
- ExpiredDomains.net
- Direct registrar feeds (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Network Solutions)
- Drop-catching services (NameJet, SnapNames)
- WHOIS monitoring
Added value: DomCop re-calculates metrics using its own crawlers, so you get fresher Ahrefs DR and Majestic TF/CF data (updated weekly vs. monthly on ExpiredDomains.net).
Filtering Options
Basic Filters (All Plans)
- TLD: .com, .net, .org, etc.
- Domain Age: Minimum age in years
- Moz DA: Domain Authority (0–100)
- PageRank (archived): Historical Google PageRank (pre-2016 data)
- Word Count: Number of words in domain name
- Hyphens/Numbers: Exclude domains with hyphens or numbers
Advanced Filters (Pro/Premium Plans)
- Ahrefs DR: Domain Rating (0–100)
- Majestic TF/CF: Trust Flow and Citation Flow
- Referring Domains: Minimum unique backlink sources
- Archive.org Status: Must have historical snapshots
- Keyword Matching: Domain must contain specific keywords
- Drop Date Range: Filter by when the domain will drop
Filter Preset Comparison
DomCop includes pre-configured filter presets for common use cases:
- "High Authority PBN": DR 30+, TF 20+, age 5+ years, .com/.org only
- "Money Site Ready": DR 40+, clean Archive.org history, 10+ referring domains
- "Resale Opportunities": Short domains (1–2 words), no hyphens, DR 20+
PageRank and DA Sorting
Historical PageRank Data
DomCop is one of the few tools still displaying archived PageRank data (Google discontinued PageRank in 2016). This data is pulled from historical crawls and can be useful for:
- Identifying domains that had authority pre-2016
- Cross-validating modern metrics (high PR often correlates with high DR/DA)
- Finding "sleeper" domains that lost rankings but retained backlinks
Caveat: PageRank is 10+ years outdated. Don't rely on it as a primary metric — use it only as a supplementary signal alongside DR/DA/TF.
Moz DA Sorting
DomCop integrates Moz's Domain Authority (DA) metric, which is useful for:
- Buyers who prefer Moz data over Ahrefs (less common in 2026)
- Cross-validation — domains with high DA and high DR are generally safer bets
- Budget-conscious buyers (Moz DA is cheaper to access than Ahrefs DR)
Comparison to Free Alternatives
DomCop ($49–$199/mo)
- UI: Clean, modern, fast-loading
- Data freshness: 6–12 hour updates
- Metrics: DA, DR, TF, CF, PageRank
- Filters: Advanced (keyword, TF/CF, drop date)
- Export limits: 100–unlimited (plan-dependent)
- Best for: Time-savers, API users
ExpiredDomains.net (Free)
- UI: Dated, ad-heavy, slower load times
- Data freshness: 1–2 hour updates
- Metrics: DA, DR, TF, CF, Archive.org
- Filters: Advanced (similar to DomCop)
- Export limits: 500 rows per export
- Best for: Budget-conscious, beginners
Value Analysis
Is DomCop worth $49/month more than ExpiredDomains.net (free)?
- Yes, if: You value time over money. DomCop saves 30–60 min/week compared to ExpiredDomains.net.
- No, if: You're buying fewer than 5 domains/month. The free tier of ExpiredDomains.net is sufficient.
Is DomCop worth $19/month more than ExpiredDomains.net Premium ($29.95/mo)?
- Debatable. ExpiredDomains.net Premium has faster updates and similar filters. DomCop's main advantage is UI/UX, not data.
Best Use Cases
When DomCop Makes Sense
- High-volume buyers: Purchasing 10+ domains per month and need fast filtering
- Time-conscious users: Your time is worth $50+/hour — DomCop's UI saves time
- API automation: Building custom workflows (Premium plan required)
- Historical research: Need 30–90 day retention for trend analysis
When to Skip DomCop
- Budget buyers: ExpiredDomains.net (free) offers 90% of DomCop's features
- Low-volume buyers: Buying fewer than 5 domains/month makes the ROI questionable
- Manual vetters: If you manually check every domain anyway, aggregation doesn't save time
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Clean, modern UI (much better than ExpiredDomains.net)
- Pre-configured filter presets save time
- Historical PageRank data (unique feature)
- Email alerts for high-value domains
- API access on Premium plan
- 30–90 day data retention for trend analysis
Cons
- Expensive compared to free alternatives
- Data is aggregated, not unique (same sources as free tools)
- Slower updates than ExpiredDomains.net Premium
- No spam detection (need SpamZilla for that)
- View limits on Starter/Pro plans are restrictive
- PageRank data is 10+ years outdated
ROI Calculation
Scenario: You buy 10 domains per month.
With ExpiredDomains.net (Free)
- Time spent filtering: 2 hours/month (slow UI, ads)
- Time cost (at $50/hour): $100/month
- Subscription cost: $0
- Total cost: $100/month
With DomCop Pro ($99/mo)
- Time spent filtering: 1 hour/month (faster UI, presets)
- Time cost (at $50/hour): $50/month
- Subscription cost: $99/month
- Total cost: $149/month
Verdict
In this scenario, DomCop costs $49 more than the free alternative despite saving 1 hour. The ROI only makes sense if your hourly rate is $100+ or if you're buying 20+ domains/month.
Break-even point: DomCop pays for itself if you value your time at $75/hour and buy 10+ domains/month. Below that threshold, stick with ExpiredDomains.net (free or Premium).
Integration with Workflow
Here's how DomCop fits into a complete expired domain workflow:
- Discovery (DomCop): Use presets to find 50 domains (DR 25+, TF 15+, age 5+)
- Export to CSV: Download domain list
- Spam Check (SpamZilla): Upload CSV to SpamZilla for spam scoring → 30 domains remain
- Backlink Validation (Ahrefs): Batch analyze for real DR → 15 domains remain
- Historical Check (Archive.org): Manual verification of content history → 10 domains remain
- Purchase: Backorder or register the top 5–10 domains
Alternatives to DomCop
- ExpiredDomains.net (Free): 90% of DomCop's features, slower UI
- ExpiredDomains.net Premium ($29.95/mo): Faster updates than DomCop, same filters
- SpamZilla ($79+/mo): Discovery + spam detection in one tool
- FreshDrop ($19.99/mo): Budget aggregator with simpler UI
Final Verdict
DomCop is a solid tool for time-conscious buyers, but it's not essential. The UI is significantly better than ExpiredDomains.net, and the filter presets save time. However, the data isn't unique — you're paying $49–$199/month for convenience, not access.
For high-volume buyers (20+ domains/month) or API users, DomCop is worth it. For everyone else, ExpiredDomains.net (free or Premium) offers better ROI.
Bottom line: DomCop is a premium time-saver, not a must-have tool. Use it if you value speed and clean UI; skip it if you're budget-conscious.
Next Steps
After finding domains with DomCop, validate them with these tools:
- SpamZilla Review: Spam Detection & Domain Filtering
- Ahrefs for Expired Domains: DR Analysis Guide
- The Vetting Blueprint — Complete checklist to avoid toxic domains