Dan.com is Done

The time finally came. Dan.com has been completely shuttered by GoDaddy.

The innovative platform was acquired by GoDaddy in 2022. It was operated independently for a short period of time, and the platform was absorbed by GoDaddy and Afternic. Earlier this year, it was announced that Dan.com would close down over the Summer, and that time has come.

If you visit Dan.com now, you will be forwarded to Afternic with a Dan.com tracking url.

I am not sure when GoDaddy completely killed Dan.com, but I received a message from the platform on August 21st about a domain name I had previously listed there.

I doubt GoDaddy would be interested in selling the Dan.com domain name, but I suppose if someone wanted to start a totally unrelated business with the Dan / DAN branding, the company might consider a very serious offer. I have no idea what it would take to move the needle enough though.

It is not surprising that Dan.com is no longer operating in any real capacity, but the platform is now totally gone. RIP.

Elliot Silver
Elliot Silver
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6 COMMENTS

  1. May the Gods embrace the departed Soul of Dan.com in heaven. Loved its company while it lasted.
    Best Wishes to Mr Reza sir for his new company Anyone.com. Apart from being a top race car driver , Mr Reza sir is top level tech brain of highest order and very good and truthful person from heart 🧡 .

  2. GD mission is to destroy good companies so there are no competitors.
    DAN platform is one of the best and after nic is the worst and customer service sucks

    • Who are you to judge. I remember u r the same person on namepros who insulted me and took sides of brent oxley when my case happened with him. Did you even try to know truth or you did just take sides of brent sir thinking that he have lots of money n he will donate you some. Let me tell you if you wish money from anyone or someone , expect from god almighty n no human. It will help you a lot . I believe i am free to express my views on this neutral platform.
      .

  3. @Puneet Agarwal or a BSer ghost….I am legit and you can contact me at BS@BullShitWebsites.com
    How do I contact you? Are you legit?

    As I said, GD used to be a good company and I missed their 99cent coupons…and hand reg many good domains and sold them for big $$$$$$ , those were the good old days.
    Mr. Bob Parsons was the great CEO and he is a great guy!!!

    Guess what, Bob’s birthday falls on Thanksgiving just like mine!!!

    He is the Vietnam War Veteran—thanks for your service!!

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