How Backorders Work: Timing Rules for GoDaddy, DropCatch, SnapNames & NameJet

Domain backorders are time-sensitive. Platforms like GoDaddy, DropCatch, SnapNames, and NameJet each follow precise “pending delete” windows and drop cycles to capture expiring names. Knowing when these platforms act — and how they compete — can dramatically increase your odds of catching valuable domains before others do.







