Ajax Whois! ComponentModule

Softuff's AjaxWhois! is an International Domian Search and Whois extension for Joomla that utilize the power of AJAX technology and allows your Joomla website visitors to check for availability of domain name(s) and see the result instantly just by typing the keyword/name. It displays the whois information on the fly.

Ajax Whois can dramatically boost up your website’s performance as well as save the visitor’s time and traffic. This module uses Mootools Javascript framework. Just start by typing a domain Name and check out the features yourself. Use Softuff's AjaxWhois (Extension Manager) Component to manage, select and publish extensions in your module.

This extension has been updated with more than 280 extensions. Install this component before publishing the module.

Version 0.5 is a now released for Joomla 1.0.x Native and Joomla 1.5.x Native.

Open as many whois windows as you want.
Integrate your Domain registration website and enjoy.

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Editor's Note
  • This extension requires registration to download.
bymannyd23 on September 18, 2009
This extension is great! It works right out of the box and I recently updated it and the new version works quite well with the latest Joomla Release. Thanks for a great tool. I hated taking my customers to GoDaddy.com to find a domain name. Now I have to figure out how to tie it all in for a professional domain registration service directly from my site.
This is a neat product but it does need work. I know it's a "beta" but hey, if you're gonna charge for it, "beta" is just an excuse IMHO.

The problem that I have is that it is not an out-of-the-box solution that you might expect when paying for something. The demo is NOT what you get without either knowing CSS or paying additional. If you are a whiz at CSS then you will have no problem but if you are like me and use Joomla and its extensions BECAUSE I don't know anything about CSS (among other things) then you can expect to be told to "upgrade" at an additional fee to make it work like it probably should out of the box.

For example, I created a simple menu item to check domains and the page loads but none of the extensions and prices lineup correctly.

I think it's a good extension I just might warn anyone who does not know CSS to stay away for a while.
Owner's reply

We are charging for this product. The product comes 100% free. And also you do not need to know css to use this product as everything is manageable using the backend configuration.

Additionally check the forums at Softuff.org and see we are not charging for anything except if some template is not compatible with Ajax Whois that is it uses absolute and relative positioning mechanism and if in case the user does not know how to modify the template css user can choose a paid support plan.

Hello I recommend this program as they have the best best support, whitin hours they solved your problem and make modifcations as you want, also with other problems they help you..

10 thumps up and 10 stars for them :)
byoscargutierrez on January 31, 2009
I recommend this Joomla component to all who want to use. Besides that is a great program, has great support, within a few hours helped me solve a problem caused by my hosting service provider. Thanks AjaxWhois
Having tried all the current extensions out there this one stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Especially as I needed a wide variety of TLD's for users to choose from.

The module links to the component and can bring extra flexibility in your configuration.

I got a bit confused initially as to which files I should be downloading. It took a bit of figuring out that the 1.5 versions are currently only available to paid subscribers. But for a few quid/bucks it was well worth it - not least for the excellent support I got in a CSS problem I had.

If you want a basic domain checker that searches just a few domains, you may be happy going for a non-commercial exension. But if you want ultimate flexibility (and not forgetting the Ajax performance!), then definitely go for this one!!!
Could not believe that this was such a versatile ext. with such superb support. I will always remain thankful for responding my tickets in less than 30 mins.

These people are so marvelous that they even assisted me in rectifying many other problems on my website.

Thanks for everything, Softuff team!!
byyourpolk on September 17, 2008
This is one of my favorite extensions, works and installs right out of box. I recommend this over any other domain search plug in.
I have been searching for an extension like this, which not only looks good on my website, but also works perfectly. And I have found it: Ajax Whois.
After some problems to get look-ups done for the co.za domain I have found immediate and effective support from the people at softuff.org.
Excellent extension backed by excellent support!
bymavwebdesign on March 31, 2008
I've been using this extension for over 3 months now and think it's brilliant. The way it starts to search for the domain as you type makes it very quick and keeps the user interested for longer. I also think the way the WhoIs information pops up when a domain is already registered looks amazing.

This extension is great and I would recommend it to anyone, it wasn't even difficult for me to install, and if it was the support fourm is very helpful anyway!

Top marks.
bycocoreeco on March 21, 2008
really it's wonderful whois module
it's very speed and very flexible
i advise all members to use this module because the visitors in your site will find the most of extensions none download pages
just one click to get any thing you want in this subject

thanks softuff
byijsje on March 20, 2008
Easy to install, setup and configure and it does the job of ajax function without loading the page. It supports many as you can add other domains extensions.
I have been trying to get hold of best of the best scripts fro Domain lookup for my website to enable clients to search for the availability of the domain they eant to register.

After I searched for the joomla components which can handle the domain search in short time, I found not better components than the AjaxWhois!

It is easy to install and clear instructions and guidance are available when required by the component owner. As the name suggests, it is lightening fast to give results of the searched domains. The easiest configuration from the back-end is an plus point for this component.

I must recommend all new and existing users to come together applaud for such a wonderful contribution to the community by Softuff.org.

Congratulation for having an excellent component which may cost hundreds of dollars at free for the benifit of the community members like me!

I hope you will keep on refining and holding a top place in terms of domain whois lookups in Joomla! CMS!

Thank you and wich you a good luck in future endeavours to conrtibute to the Joomla! community.

Pema
BHUTAN
bykrs2 on February 2, 2008
Install was simple, there are many setup possibilities, it was easy to configure, there's plenty of help available in the softuff forums, it works great for a beta product... but the best part is the searching for domains without a page load, just type and watch the results appear!

If you are looking for a whois module or component for Joomla! the Ajax Whois! extension is definately worth a look.
These the best Whois and domain lookup tool for joomla, easy and clear installation, many languages,

The people who look for a domain with AjaxWhois at your joomla site will be happy cause they dont need to click or press enter just type the domain name, and see in a seconds if its aviable or not,

Easy customizable, for many domains extensions.

And at support forum, you get a quick response for administrator if you have any issues.

Great tool, quick support, nice look :)
This component/module combo are a fantastic addition to any Joomla based site who wish to offer search/registration of domain names.

I use this tool in Canada/USA and other than some permission issues (which was quickly resolved with the unbelievably fast support on the author's forum).

Highly recommended!
byhershall on October 30, 2007
Wonderful!
Great Tool, Beautiful Design, Versatile functionality.

I really like this module and might have given 10 star rating if possible. After having this kind of tool I will like to start just a Whois website.
byvks on October 28, 2007
Its simple, efficient and robust. AWi does the job best.
I was about to download this because it looks great, but while checking out the demo on the developers site...it doesn't work....

I checked a domain and it said it was "unavailable". Out of curiosity, I check the same domain on whois.ws and guess what...it was "available".

If this wasn't the case, I'd give an excellent rating because it looks GREAT, but looks aren't everything.
Owner's reply

Hi, one7media,

Please bear in mind it is beta version only.

That might have been a bug. The error might have been due to too many requests.

Your support must have been very helpful to us. Please post your message at Softuff Forum including the domain checked, so that the bug can be ruled out.