Google Admin Toolbox Dig

Google's free web-based DNS lookup tool that queries a domain's records and shows the results.

FreeProprietaryWeb
Official websitetoolbox.googleapps.com

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About Google Admin Toolbox Dig

Google Admin Toolbox Dig is a browser version of the dig DNS lookup command. You enter a domain name, a trailing dot is added automatically, and the tool returns the matching DNS records, with a raw view that shows the full response.

It is part of the Google Admin Toolbox and suits administrators and site owners checking DNS changes, mail records or domain setup from any machine without opening a terminal.

Strengths

  • No install or terminal needed
  • Raw view shows the full DNS response
  • Simple single-field interface

Limitations

  • Fewer options than the command-line dig
  • Queries run from Google's side, not your own resolver

Details

Pricing
FreeFree to use.
License
Proprietary
Developer
Google
Platforms
Web
How it runs
Web application
Account
Not required
Works offline
No
Best suited for
Quick DNS record checks from any browser
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

Alternatives to Google Admin Toolbox Dig

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Software that can replace Google Admin Toolbox Dig for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.

  • Dig Web Interface

    Online front end to dig for querying DNS records against public resolvers or chosen nameservers.

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    Dig Web Interface can query several resolvers or authoritative servers at once, supports more dig options and gives shareable query URLs, with a plain interface aimed at dig users.

  • DNSChecker

    A web tool that checks DNS propagation by querying public resolvers in many countries.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

    DNSChecker queries public resolvers in many countries at once and can auto-refresh while a DNS change spreads, instead of showing one raw response from Google's side.

  • whatsmydns.net

    A free online tool that checks DNS propagation against nameservers in many countries.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

    whatsmydns.net checks record types such as MX, TXT and CAA against servers in many countries, and highlights mismatches against an expected value you enter.

  • DNSsy

    A free website that tests a domain's DNS health and offers live DNS, reverse, WHOIS and ping lookups.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

    DNSsy runs live lookups that bypass caches and adds a DNS health report with recommendations, though its toolset is smaller and the interface is dated.

  • ViewDNS.info

    A web collection of more than 20 DNS, IP and domain lookup tools, with a paid API.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    ViewDNS.info groups more than 20 DNS, IP and WHOIS tools with historical data, and offers a paid API, but some features need an account.

  • Who.is

    A web lookup for WHOIS, RDAP, DNS records, nameservers and IP ownership of any domain.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    Who.is combines DNS record lookups with WHOIS, RDAP and IP ownership, and adds optional paid monitoring for DNS changes and certificate expiry.

  • MXToolbox

    A web-based suite of DNS, MX, SPF, DMARC and blacklist lookups for diagnosing email delivery.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    MXToolbox queries the authoritative server directly for MX lookups and adds SPF, DMARC and blacklist checks, with prompts for its paid service on the pages.

Google Admin Toolbox Dig as an alternative

Listings that name Google Admin Toolbox Dig as an alternative.

  • CAA Test

    A web tool that checks the DNS CAA records published for a domain.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

    Google Admin Toolbox Dig is a general web DNS lookup with a raw response view, running queries from Google's side without CAA-specific explanation.

  • doggo

    Look up DNS records with a readable command-line client.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line

    Google Admin Toolbox Dig runs DNS lookups in the browser with nothing to install, but queries come from Google's side and it has fewer options.

  • q

    A small command-line DNS client supporting UDP, TCP, DoT, DoH, DoQ, ODoH and DNSCrypt.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOSLinuxCommand line

    Google Admin Toolbox Dig runs in a browser with no install, but offers fewer options and queries from Google's side rather than your own resolver.

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