Python WHOIS Client

library 0.9.6 ·python

✓ verified Jun 28, 2026

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python-whois is a Python library for querying WHOIS servers directly and parsing domain registration information. It aims to provide structured data for various Top-Level Domains (TLDs) and is currently at version 0.9.6, with recent activity in October 2025. The library focuses on direct server queries rather than relying on intermediate web services.

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githubgithub.com/richardpenman/whois ↗

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API endpoints

full doc /v1/registry/python-whois

install /v1/registry/python-whois/install

compatibility /v1/registry/python-whois/compatibility