Question Dropcatching in 2026

[stender]

I haven't been catching or registering domains for a few years now, but wondered if drop catching has evolved at all? is it still the same process with domains dropping and the registration process? same amount of polling etc?

 

[cloudcloud is verified member.]

It has changed.

 

[ukbackorderukbackorder is verified member.]

You don't poll or use the DAC. Nominet give a list of the second when a domain will drop. You send your EPP creates for that time.

 

[NiceNICDomainServerNiceNICDomainServer is verified member.]

Yes, it has changed quite a bit. It is less about constantly checking availability and more about timing accuracy, EPP implementation, queue handling, and deciding which names are actually worth chasing.

In that sense, dropcatching is still competitive, but the mechanics are different from the older “watch and poll” days.