Most domain registrars charge $4/year or a similar fee for Whois privacy protection. It’s free at DreamHost, which makes them appealing to some users for domain registrations.

Why would you want your WHOIS domain information kept private?

- To avoid junk mail & spam.

- To keep competitors from reverse engineering your SEO techniques

- To protect your online identity.

- Shield you from stalkers or harassment

Check out Dreamhost Domain Registration service …and remember, DreamHost customers get a free domain name with the purchase of a hosting plan.

Further Reading: DreamHost Blog post about Whois Privacy.