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RDAP Replaces WHOIS: New Tool Returns JSON for Domain Lookups
WHOIS is failing on 30-60% of lookups as ICANN enforces RDAP compliance. A new Apify actor, whois-replacement, speaks RDAP first and falls back to legacy WHOIS, returning unified JSON. This solves the parsing nightmare of inconsistent WHOIS formats across TLDs.
Meridian48 take
The piece is a practical solution to a real infrastructure decay, but the self-promotion of the actor undercuts its neutrality.
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WHOIS Is Broken in 2026. Here's the RDAP-First Drop-In That Actually Returns JSON →
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