Most backordering services also let you browse expiring and recently expired domains. Since placing a backorder is usually free — you only pay if they successfully get the domain for you — I recommend using multiple services to increase your chances.
SnapNames
The most popular backordering service. You place a backorder, and if they get the domain, you pay a reasonable fee. If they don’t, you pay nothing. If multiple people backorder the same domain, it goes to auction — highest bidder wins, and only the winner pays. The interface is dated, but it works well. I’ve found many great domains through them.
Note: bidding above $2,500 or placing more than 10 backorders requires a verified account, which involves submitting a photo ID and can take a few days. Get this sorted before you start bidding.
https://snapnames.com
GoDaddy Auctions
Many domains are registered with GoDaddy, and when they expire, GoDaddy gets first dibs. So you can’t avoid them. They phased out backorders in 2024, but their auctions platform receives tens of thousands of expiring domains daily — it’s still the place to go for GoDaddy-registered domains.
https://godaddy.com/auctions
Park.io
Started as a simple tool for catching expiring .io domains. They’ve since expanded to many alternative TLDs but kept the clean, simple interface. Good for both backordering specific domains and browsing expiring domain auctions.
https://park.io
Dynadot
Combines backordering with a large catalog of expiring domains. Good search filters and a useful API. A reliable option that I’ve used for several acquisitions.
https://dynadot.com
Sav
An active marketplace of expiring domain auctions with solid filtering.
https://sav.com/domains/auctions
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