We all love useful plugins and this plugin actually is useful.

What isit and What Does it do?

This plugin does what the name suggests. It allows you to lookup domains, as in – it allows you to search all the main domain name registrars for a domain name whilst simultaneously surfing.

Now, you may think, why is that so amazing since you could just go to the registrars site and search. Well, frankly speaking, the plugin saves you time. You could literally be on a webpage and spot some text that you think would make a good domain name. Now, all you have to do is highlight that text and hit the keyboard shortcut which is (CTRL + SHIFT + D by default). Alternatively, you can right click for the contextual menu and hit “Domain Lookup for…”.

As you can see by the following ‘How to’ video made by the plugins’ creator Richard Kershaw, it’s extremely easy to use:

You can download the plugin here as well as reading a self-written detailed write up of what the plugin does. But, you really don’t need to know much more! It’s that simple, I’ve just explained what it is and why it’s good. Now download it!

I think we could use more coders making handy little plugins like this one. They’re especially good for FF lovers who love the little gadgety type plugins.