Show HN: NameSnag – Get alerted when a watched domain appears available
NameSnag is a domain monitoring service that alerts users when a watched domain becomes available. It tracks domain status changes and notifies users when a previously registered domain appears to be available for registration.
Background
- **NameSnag** is a free domain availability monitor: you enter domains you want, and it emails you the moment one becomes available (e.g., after its current owner lets the registration lapse).
- Domain "drop catching" is a competitive market. Premium or short domains are often scooped up instantly by automated services the second they expire. NameSnag tries to give ordinary people a fighting chance by monitoring their watchlist and alerting them quickly.
- The service is currently free; the creator notes that if it gains traction, they may add a paid tier for higher-frequency checks. It was shared on Hacker News ("Show HN") as a side project seeking early users and feedback.