A domain name is more than a web address. The extension you choose signals what your project does and who it is for. With over 1,500 top-level domain (TLD) extensions now managed by ICANN, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority, and listed in the domain name system (DNS), the choices go well beyond the common domain suffixes of .com, .net, and .org. This guide covers 150+ domain extensions organized by use case — a practical domain extensions list to help you find the right domain extension for your project before you register a domain.
Isn’t the .com extension the way to go?
The .com domain is still the most widely recognized domain extension globally. It carries default trust with general audiences and works well across every channel. The challenge is availability: with over 133 million .com registrations, finding the perfect domain name on .com is rarely straightforward. That is why ICANN approved hundreds of new extensions, which became available starting in 2012, expanding the list of new TLDs, TLDs to give companies and startups more domain name options. Today, the right domain is often on a newer extension.
What makes a domain extension “unique”?
In this guide, “unique” refers to any extension that is less common outside a specific industry, purpose-built for a particular use case, or memorable as a standalone web address. A .io domain is a popular choice in SaaS but looks like an unconventional domain to a general audience. A .shop domain is immediately clear for an online store. Context determines whether an extension stands out or fits in. The right domain extension can help you stand out online and signal your category before a visitor reads your homepage.
150+ unique domain extensions by category
Each table below covers one use case within this complete list of TLD extensions. Every extension links to a live price comparison page on TLD-list so you can see first-year and renewal costs across 100+ registrars.
1. AI, SaaS & developer tools
For startups and software products where technical credibility is part of the identity.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .ai | Registration from $24.48. Renewal from $69.17. Transfer from $79.98. | Compare .ai prices | You are building with machine intelligence. There are currently 848,160 registered .ai domains. |
| .io | Registration from $14.98. Renewal from $38.95. Transfer from $38.88. | Compare .io prices | Lightweight, modern, built to scale - the SaaS shorthand. There are currently 1,036,706 registered .io domains. |
| .dev | Registration from $6.84. Renewal from $10.18. Transfer from $10.16. | Compare .dev prices | Made by developers, for developers (enforces HTTPS). There are currently 467,587 registered .dev domains. |
| .app | Registration from $4.98. Renewal from $12.18. Transfer from $12.18. | Compare .app prices | Useful, downloadable, instantly clear (enforces HTTPS). There are currently 802,075 registered .app domains. |
| .tech | Registration from $1.53. Renewal from $40.00. Transfer from $39.12. | Compare .tech prices | Technology-first identity, no explanation needed. There are currently 494,225 registered .tech domains. |
| .software | Registration from $9.99. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .software prices | Products, not just ideas. There are currently 21,387 registered .software domains. |
| .bot | Registration from $36.98. Renewal from $50.00. Transfer from $49.99. | Compare .bot prices | Automated, intelligent, always-on. There are currently 14,299 registered .bot domains. |
| .cloud | Registration from $1.19. Renewal from $15.18. Transfer from $15.18. | Compare .cloud prices | Infrastructure without limits. There are currently 451,960 registered .cloud domains. |
| .digital | Registration from $1.75. Renewal from $27.18. Transfer from $26.98. | Compare .digital prices | Transformation, modernity, forward motion. There are currently 191,963 registered .digital domains. |
| .codes | Registration from $3.31. Renewal from $42.18. Transfer from $41.98. | Compare .codes prices | Open-source culture, technical depth. There are currently 14,371 registered .codes domains. |
| .engineering | Registration from $6.68. Renewal from $42.18. Transfer from $42.18. | Compare .engineering prices | Precision-built systems and products. There are currently 8,739 registered .engineering domains. |
| .systems | Registration from $5.98. Renewal from $20.17. Transfer from $19.88. | Compare .systems prices | Enterprise complexity, solved. There are currently 33,120 registered .systems domains. |
| .network | Registration from $2.94. Renewal from $20.17. Transfer from $19.98. | Compare .network prices | Connected, distributed, infrastructure-grade. There are currently 69,800 registered .network domains. |
| .computer | Registration from $9.98. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .computer prices | Nerdy confidence, fully embraced. There are currently 7,638 registered .computer domains. |
| .sh | Registration from $30.40. Renewal from $27.09. Transfer from $30.91. | Compare .sh prices | Command-line credibility (shell script culture). There are currently 25,285 registered .sh domains. |
2. Creative studios & makers
For design agencies, artists, production houses, and anyone whose work is the product.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .design | Registration from $2.79. Renewal from $35.18. Transfer from $35.08. | Compare .design prices | Craft and intention in every pixel. There are currently 95,791 registered .design domains. |
| .studio | Registration from $9.94. Renewal from $13.00. Transfer from $21.98. | Compare .studio prices | Artisan scale, creative identity. There are currently 127,335 registered .studio domains. |
| .art | Registration from $1.99. Renewal from $13.37. Transfer from $9.88. | Compare .art prices | Cultural legitimacy, gallery-level presence. There are currently 289,041 registered .art domains. |
| .gallery | Registration from $17.17. Renewal from $17.18. Transfer from $17.18. | Compare .gallery prices | Curated, visual, meant to be seen. There are currently 15,389 registered .gallery domains. |
| .photography | Registration from $5.98. Renewal from $20.17. Transfer from $19.90. | Compare .photography prices | The full word, no ambiguity. There are currently 30,013 registered .photography domains. |
| .photos | Registration from $7.44. Renewal from $17.18. Transfer from $17.18. | Compare .photos prices | Casual, portfolio-forward, approachable. There are currently 18,787 registered .photos domains. |
| .graphics | Registration from $17.17. Renewal from $17.18. Transfer from $17.18. | Compare .graphics prices | Visual output is the core deliverable. There are currently 4,844 registered .graphics domains. |
| .ink | Registration from $1.69. Renewal from $19.18. Transfer from $19.17. | Compare .ink prices | Tactile, handcrafted, printed or tattooed. There are currently 94,513 registered .ink domains. |
| .film | Registration from $64.40. Renewal from $64.40. Transfer from $62.00. | Compare .film prices | Cinematic authority, motion picture credibility. There are currently 5,691 registered .film domains. |
| .video | Registration from $4.34. Renewal from $24.99. Transfer from $24.94. | Compare .video prices | Content-first, camera-forward. There are currently 21,066 registered .video domains. |
| .productions | Registration from $5.89. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.17. | Compare .productions prices | Full-scale creative output. There are currently 9,313 registered .productions domains. |
| .camera | Registration from $7.49. Renewal from $40.18. Transfer from $40.18. | Compare .camera prices | Gear, technique, visual obsession. There are currently 2,739 registered .camera domains. |
3. Media, publishing & content creators
For newsletters, podcasts, video channels, news outlets, and content creators.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .media | Registration from $4.47. Renewal from $13.00. Transfer from $27.98. |
Compare .media prices | Multi-format publisher with editorial weight. There are currently 91,954 registered .media domains. |
| .news | Registration from $6.60. Renewal from $13.00. Transfer from $21.13. | Compare .news prices | Current, credible, primary source. There are currently 75,516 registered .news domains. |
| .blog | Registration from $1.88. Renewal from $20.18. Transfer from $20.18. | Compare .blog prices | Personal voice, ongoing perspective. There are currently 371,522 registered .blog domains. |
| .press | Registration from $1.17. Renewal from $43.68. Transfer from $48.98. | Compare .press prices | Journalism, public relations, official releases. There are currently 18,263 registered .press domains. |
| .stream | Registration from $2.99. Renewal from $2.99. Transfer from $4.29. | Compare .stream prices | Live, real-time, always on. There are currently 12,200 registered .stream domains. |
| .live | Registration from $1.94. Renewal from $13.00. Transfer from $20.98. | Compare .live prices | Events, broadcasts, in-the-moment content. There are currently 600,202 registered .live domains. |
| .tv | Registration from $9.98. Renewal from $24.98. Transfer from $24.98. | Compare .tv prices | Video-first, broadcast-grade presence. There are currently 318,756 registered .tv domains. |
| .show | Registration from $6.60. Renewal from $28.18. Transfer from $28.17. | Compare .show prices | Entertainment format, recurring series. There are currently 15,402 registered .show domains. |
| .audio | Registration from $89.99. Renewal from $10.47. Transfer from $10.47. | Compare .audio prices | Sound-first - podcasts, music, voice. There are currently 4,707 registered .audio domains. |
| .radio | Registration from $249.99. Renewal from $252.50. Transfer from $213.00. | Compare .radio prices | Broadcast heritage meets digital delivery. There are currently 1,699 registered .radio domains. |
| .channel | Registration from $8.18. Renewal from $8.18. Transfer from $8.18. | Compare .channel prices | Subscription-worthy, dedicated feed. There are currently 2,957 registered .channel domains. |
| .tube | Registration from $6.11. Renewal from $21.59. Transfer from $21.59. | Compare .tube prices | Video platform energy, community-facing. There are currently 4,798 registered .tube domains. |
4. Ecommerce, stores & marketplaces
For e-commerce businesses, online retailers, and marketplace builders.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .shop | Registration from $0.90. Renewal from $25.21. Transfer from $23.98. | Compare .shop prices | Clean transactional intent, easy to remember. There are currently 4,257,125 registered .shop domains. |
| .store | Registration from $1.01. Renewal from $28.64. Transfer from $30.78. | Compare .store prices | Retail-grade, physical or digital. There are currently 2,359,283 registered .store domains. |
| .market | Registration from $26.94. Renewal from $28.18. Transfer from $27.98. | Compare .market prices | Many sellers, curated selection. There are currently 16,512 registered .market domains. |
| .boutique | Registration from $1.75. Renewal from $13.00. Transfer from $23.18. | Compare .boutique prices | Small-batch, curated, premium feel. There are currently 12,780 registered .boutique domains. |
| .sale | Registration from $3.98. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $24.94. | Compare .sale prices | Price event, urgency, deals-first. There are currently 12,012 registered .sale domains. |
| .deals | Registration from $3.99. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .deals prices | Value-hunting culture, price comparison. There are currently 7,930 registered .deals domains. |
| .bargains | Registration from $7.48. Renewal from $23.18. Transfer from $23.18. | Compare .bargains prices | Aggressively priced, thrift-friendly. There are currently 1,827 registered .bargains domains. |
| .auction | Registration from $2.49. Renewal from $23.18. Transfer from $23.18. | Compare .auction prices | Competitive bidding, time-limited. There are currently 7,787 registered .auction domains. |
| .discount | Registration from $3.99. Renewal from $21.68. Transfer from $21.68. | Compare .discount prices | Cost-first positioning, coupon culture. There are currently 2,212 registered .discount domains. |
| .coupons | Registration from $2.27. Renewal from $38.18. Transfer from $38.18. | Compare .coupons prices | Savings-first, affiliate-friendly. There are currently 6,103 registered .coupons domains. |
5. Food, drink & hospitality
For restaurants, food businesses, beverage companies, and culinary creators.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .pizza | Registration from $5.38. Renewal from $42.18. Transfer from $42.18. | Compare .pizza prices | Unapologetically niche, instantly fun. There are currently 26,407 registered .pizza domains. |
| .coffee | Registration from $7.67. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .coffee prices | Ritual, warmth, community gathering. There are currently 22,853 registered .coffee domains. |
| .cafe | Registration from $4.47. Renewal from $28.18. Transfer from $7.16. | Compare .cafe prices | Neighborhood charm, European sensibility. There are currently 20,189 registered .cafe domains. |
| .beer | Registration from $1.24. Renewal from $20.18. Transfer from $20.08. | Compare .beer prices | Craft culture, social drinking, brewing pride. There are currently 80,418 registered .beer domains. |
| .wine | Registration from $4.94. Renewal from $38.18. Transfer from $38.18. | Compare .wine prices | Sophistication, terroir, occasion. There are currently 15,481 registered .wine domains. |
| .bar | Registration from $1.16. Renewal from $29.00. Transfer from $49.88. | Compare .bar prices | Social venue, cocktail culture. There are currently 35,356 registered .bar domains. |
| .pub | Registration from $25.18. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .pub prices | Community anchor, approachable tradition. There are currently 18,615 registered .pub domains. |
| .restaurant | Registration from $9.98. Renewal from $41.18. Transfer from $41.17. | Compare .restaurant prices | Full-service dining authority. There are currently 6,791 registered .restaurant domains. |
| .recipes | Registration from $4.86. Renewal from $42.18. Transfer from $41.98. | Compare .recipes prices | Content-first food brand or blog. There are currently 4,612 registered .recipes domains. |
| .menu | Registration from $26.94. Renewal from $26.94. Transfer from $26.94. | Compare .menu prices | Direct to what matters: what you serve. There are currently 4,517 registered .menu domains. |
| .catering | Registration from $25.18. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .catering prices | Events, scale, professional food service. There are currently 2,571 registered .catering domains. |
| .kitchen | Registration from $7.89. Renewal from $30.17. Transfer from $30.16. | Compare .kitchen prices | Where the work happens - craft and process. There are currently 6,482 registered .kitchen domains. |
6. Communities, clubs & social brands
For membership platforms, online communities, fan clubs, and group-focused projects.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .social | Registration from $3.31. Renewal from $13.00. Transfer from $25.17. | Compare .social prices | Platform-native, people-first identity. There are currently 40,512 registered .social domains. |
| .community | Registration from $8.69. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .community prices | Belonging, shared purpose, grassroots. There are currently 21,117 registered .community domains. |
| .club | Registration from $1.95. Renewal from $9.99. Transfer from $9.98. | Compare .club prices | Membership, exclusivity, shared passion. There are currently 476,223 registered .club domains. |
| .team | Registration from $2.27. Renewal from $23.18. Transfer from $23.18. | Compare .team prices | Collaborative, internal-facing, we-over-I. There are currently 48,692 registered .team domains. |
| .family | Registration from $5.99. Renewal from $23.18. Transfer from $23.18. | Compare .family prices | Warmth, intergenerational, personal. There are currently 29,011 registered .family domains. |
| .chat | Registration from $4.94. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .chat prices | Conversation-first, real-time connection. There are currently 46,213 registered .chat domains. |
| .forum | Registration from $1.04. Renewal from $19.00. Transfer from $31.16. | Compare .forum prices | Discussion-led, knowledge-sharing culture. There are currently 50,600 registered .forum domains. |
| .fans | Registration from $4.18. Renewal from $8.20. Transfer from $8.20. | Compare .fans prices | Fan engagement, creator loyalty. There are currently 8,286 registered .fans domains. |
| .party | Registration from $2.99. Renewal from $4.98. Transfer from $4.29. | Compare .party prices | Celebration, events, playful energy. There are currently 19,848 registered .party domains. |
| .singles | Registration from $3.31. Renewal from $23.18. Transfer from $23.17. | Compare .singles prices | Matching, dating, solo-living audience. There are currently 2,440 registered .singles domains. |
7. Health, wellness & medical
For clinics, wellness businesses, fitness professionals, and health-tech companies.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .health | Registration from $10.55. Renewal from $50.18. Transfer from $50.18. | Compare .health prices | Clinical authority meets consumer trust. There are currently 39,265 registered .health domains. |
| .healthcare | Registration from $14.93. Renewal from $46.18. Transfer from $46.18. | Compare .healthcare prices | System-level, institutional, compliance-aware. There are currently 7,765 registered .healthcare domains. |
| .fit | Registration from $1.69. Renewal from $10.00. Transfer from $14.98. | Compare .fit prices | Active, results-driven, body-positive. There are currently 47,492 registered .fit domains. |
| .fitness | Registration from $3.82. Renewal from $25.00. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .fitness prices | Programs, coaching, transformation. There are currently 10,646 registered .fitness domains. |
| .yoga | Registration from $10.00. Renewal from $10.00. Transfer from $14.98. | Compare .yoga prices | Mind-body practice, studio or online. There are currently 36,436 registered .yoga domains. |
| .care | Registration from $10.03. Renewal from $27.18. Transfer from $27.18. | Compare .care prices | Empathy-first, support-oriented. There are currently 37,858 registered .care domains. |
| .clinic | Registration from $9.98. Renewal from $42.18. Transfer from $41.98. | Compare .clinic prices | Professional, appointment-based, trusted. There are currently 13,982 registered .clinic domains. |
| .doctor | Registration from $5.38. Renewal from $80.18. Transfer from $80.18. | Compare .doctor prices | Direct professional authority. There are currently 4,613 registered .doctor domains. |
| .dental | Registration from $45.18. Renewal from $45.18. Transfer from $45.18. | Compare .dental prices | Specialty credibility for oral care. There are currently 6,879 registered .dental domains. |
| .vet | Registration from $26.99. Renewal from $27.18. Transfer from $27.13. | Compare .vet prices | Animal care professionals. There are currently 9,637 registered .vet domains. |
| .spa | Registration from $21.59. Renewal from $21.59. Transfer from $21.59. | Compare .spa prices | Relaxation, luxury, restorative experience. There are currently 1,510 registered .spa domains. |
| .rehab | Registration from $7.49. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .rehab prices | Recovery, support, second chances. There are currently 1,866 registered .rehab domains. |
| .med | Registration from $95.46. Renewal from $190.00. Transfer from $179.65. | Compare .med prices | Compact, clinical shorthand. There are currently 2,024 registered .med domains. |
8. Edtech, eucation & learning
For online courses, schools, academies, training platforms, and educational institutions.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .academy | Registration from $9.52. Renewal from $13.00. Transfer from $25.13. | Compare .academy prices | Structured learning, reputation, tradition. There are currently 70,449 registered .academy domains. |
| .school | Registration from $4.99. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .school prices | Accessible education, institutional trust. There are currently 19,466 registered .school domains. |
| .university | Registration from $9.99. Renewal from $40.18. Transfer from $40.18. | Compare .university prices | Academic scale, degree-level authority. There are currently 6,814 registered .university domains. |
| .college | Registration from $1.19. Renewal from $45.18. Transfer from $45.00. | Compare .college prices | Campus culture, community-focused learning. There are currently 12,033 registered .college domains. |
| .education | Registration from $13.99. Renewal from $19.99. Transfer from $19.99. | Compare .education prices | Mission-led, sector-spanning. There are currently 25,967 registered .education domains. |
| .training | Registration from $7.48. Renewal from $25.00. Transfer from $25.08. | Compare .training prices | Skills, certifications, professional development. There are currently 19,087 registered .training domains. |
| .courses | Registration from $1.24. Renewal from $26.24. Transfer from $26.24. | Compare .courses prices | Catalog-driven, self-paced learning. There are currently 3,991 registered .courses domains. |
| .guide | Registration from $6.49. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .guide prices | Expert-led, how-to, authoritative content. There are currently 15,729 registered .guide domains. |
| .wiki | Registration from $1.69. Renewal from $19.18. Transfer from $19.08. | Compare .wiki prices | Community-written, reference-grade. There are currently 72,208 registered .wiki domains. |
| .study | Registration from $1.24. Renewal from $25.00. Transfer from $24.68. | Compare .study prices | Focus, discipline, exam-prep culture. There are currently 3,675 registered .study domains. |
| .degree | Registration from $7.49. Renewal from $32.18. Transfer from $32.18. | Compare .degree prices | Credentialed outcomes, formal recognition. There are currently 1,125 registered .degree domains. |
| .institute | Registration from $4.94. Renewal from $18.18. Transfer from $17.98. | Compare .institute prices | Research-led, serious, sector-specific. There are currently 14,928 registered .institute domains. |
9. Finance, investing & fintech
For financial services, investment platforms, and money-management tools.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .finance | Registration from $8.98. Renewal from $41.18. Transfer from $41.18. | Compare .finance prices | Sector authority, broad financial services. There are currently 31,191 registered .finance domains. |
| .capital | Registration from $5.98. Renewal from $46.18. Transfer from $46.18. | Compare .capital prices | Investment firm gravitas, high-stakes. There are currently 26,755 registered .capital domains. |
| .investments | Registration from $6.41. Renewal from $79.99. Transfer from $79.88. | Compare .investments prices | Long-term thinking, portfolio focus. There are currently 6,137 registered .investments domains. |
| .ventures | Registration from $5.38. Renewal from $38.18. Transfer from $38.18. | Compare .ventures prices | VC and startup ecosystem credibility. There are currently 19,174 registered .ventures domains. |
| .fund | Registration from $5.98. Renewal from $42.18. Transfer from $42.18. | Compare .fund prices | Pooled capital, structured giving or investing. There are currently 18,487 registered .fund domains. |
| .money | Registration from $6.98. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .money prices | Direct, transactional, consumer-facing. There are currently 17,962 registered .money domains. |
| .cash | Registration from $5.38. Renewal from $23.18. Transfer from $23.18. | Compare .cash prices | Instant, liquid, informal payments. There are currently 16,631 registered .cash domains. |
| .credit | Registration from $5.99. Renewal from $75.18. Transfer from $75.18. | Compare .credit prices | Lending, scoring, financial access. There are currently 4,957 registered .credit domains. |
| .markets | Registration from $4.94. Renewal from $11.18. Transfer from $11.18. | Compare .markets prices | Trading, data, financial information. There are currently 4,374 registered .markets domains. |
| .trading | Registration from $13.18. Renewal from $13.18. Transfer from $13.18. | Compare .trading prices | Active, speculative, execution-focused. There are currently 4,721 registered .trading domains. |
| .broker | Registration from $9.99. Renewal from $22.18. Transfer from $22.18. | Compare .broker prices | Intermediary, deal-maker, trusted connector. There are currently 2,468 registered .broker domains. |
10. Agencies & professional services
For consulting firms, law practices, marketing agencies, and B2B service businesses.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .agency | Registration from $3.94. Renewal from $18.18. Transfer from $17.98. | Compare .agency prices | Creative or strategic firm, client-facing. There are currently 116,708 registered .agency domains. |
| .consulting | Registration from $9.52. Renewal from $13.00. Transfer from $29.98. | Compare .consulting prices | Advisory authority, senior expertise. There are currently 32,677 registered .consulting domains. |
| .services | Registration from $4.02. Renewal from $13.00. Transfer from $25.17. | Compare .services prices | Broad delivery, outcome-focused. There are currently 80,215 registered .services domains. |
| .solutions | Registration from $3.94. Renewal from $13.00. Transfer from $19.88. | Compare .solutions prices | Problem-solving identity, B2B-native. There are currently 94,350 registered .solutions domains. |
| .partners | Registration from $7.98. Renewal from $46.18. Transfer from $46.18. | Compare .partners prices | Collaborative, trust-based, long-term. There are currently 13,524 registered .partners domains. |
| .legal | Registration from $4.99. Renewal from $45.18. Transfer from $45.18. | Compare .legal prices | Law and compliance, sector-authoritative. There are currently 20,298 registered .legal domains. |
| .law | Registration from $77.73. Renewal from $77.73. Transfer from $77.50. | Compare .law prices | Firm identity, attorney-grade credibility. There are currently 19,914 registered .law domains. |
| .management | Registration from $7.48. Renewal from $16.18. Transfer from $16.18. | Compare .management prices | Operations, leadership, organizational. There are currently 10,723 registered .management domains. |
| .support | Registration from $3.94. Renewal from $18.18. Transfer from $17.98. | Compare .support prices | Customer-facing, help-first positioning. There are currently 36,259 registered .support domains. |
| .expert | Registration from $5.99. Renewal from $42.18. Transfer from $42.18. | Compare .expert prices | Top-of-field authority, trusted voice. There are currently 23,952 registered .expert domains. |
| .works | Registration from $3.31. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .works prices | Proven delivery, portfolio-forward. There are currently 27,997 registered .works domains. |
11. Travel, sports & adventure
For travel agencies, outdoor companies, sports teams, and experience-first businesses.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .travel | Registration from $16.23. Renewal from $98.33. Transfer from $92.43. | Compare .travel prices | Classic sector authority for tourism. There are currently 22,066 registered .travel domains. |
| .voyage | Registration from $4.99. Renewal from $38.18. Transfer from $38.18. | Compare .voyage prices | Romantic, long-haul, experiential travel. There are currently 2,407 registered .voyage domains. |
| .holiday | Registration from $4.99. Renewal from $41.18. Transfer from $41.18. | Compare .holiday prices | Leisure-first, family travel, seasonal. There are currently 3,509 registered .holiday domains. |
| .tours | Registration from $5.38. Renewal from $41.18. Transfer from $41.08. | Compare .tours prices | Guided, curated, in-person experience. There are currently 10,031 registered .tours domains. |
| .flights | Registration from $19.98. Renewal from $38.18. Transfer from $38.18. | Compare .flights prices | Airfare, booking, direct search intent. There are currently 1,851 registered .flights domains. |
| .surf | Registration from $1.64. Renewal from $20.18. Transfer from $20.08. | Compare .surf prices | Coastal lifestyle, wave culture, freedom. There are currently 4,606 registered .surf domains. |
| .ski | Registration from $13.94. Renewal from $43.93. Transfer from $42.67. | Compare .ski prices | Mountain culture, winter sports. There are currently 4,609 registered .ski domains. |
| .golf | Registration from $3.94. Renewal from $42.18. Transfer from $42.18. | Compare .golf prices | Sport-specific authority, premium leisure. There are currently 13,770 registered .golf domains. |
| .bike | Registration from $5.38. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $24.98. | Compare .bike prices | Cycling community, two-wheel lifestyle. There are currently 13,456 registered .bike domains. |
| .camp | Registration from $3.99. Renewal from $30.17. Transfer from $30.17. | Compare .camp prices | Outdoors, retreat, learning by doing. There are currently 7,144 registered .camp domains. |
| .cruises | Registration from $7.49. Renewal from $38.18. Transfer from $38.18. | Compare .cruises prices | Luxury, all-inclusive, sea travel. There are currently 1,752 registered .cruises domains. |
| .vacations | Registration from $4.99. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .vacations prices | Consumer-facing, leisure booking. There are currently 4,898 registered .vacations domains. |
12. Real estate & property
For real estate agencies, property platforms, and housing-adjacent services.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .estate | Registration from $5.52. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .estate prices | Premium property, legacy, luxury land. There are currently 10,195 registered .estate domains. |
| .realty | Registration from $9.99. Renewal from $199.00. Transfer from $272.20. | Compare .realty prices | Professional agent authority. There are currently 3,140 registered .realty domains. |
| .properties | Registration from $5.57. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .properties prices | Portfolio breadth, developer-scale. There are currently 11,750 registered .properties domains. |
| .homes | Registration from $1.24. Renewal from $11.17. Transfer from $11.17. | Compare .homes prices | Residential, family-focused, warm. There are currently 98,059 registered .homes domains. |
| .apartments | Registration from $9.99. Renewal from $40.18. Transfer from $40.18. | Compare .apartments prices | Rental-first, urban, tenant audience. There are currently 3,789 registered .apartments domains. |
| .house | Registration from $7.48. Renewal from $28.18. Transfer from $28.18. | Compare .house prices | Simple, direct, residential. There are currently 20,955 registered .house domains. |
| .land | Registration from $9.98. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .land prices | Raw real estate, development, acreage. There are currently 18,450 registered .land domains. |
| .rent | Registration from $1.19. Renewal from $45.18. Transfer from $45.18. | Compare .rent prices | Tenant-first, transactional, rental market. There are currently 12,210 registered .rent domains. |
| .rentals | Registration from $4.94. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.17. | Compare .rentals prices | Platform-style, supply-side real estate. There are currently 11,029 registered .rentals domains. |
| .mortgage | Registration from $7.49. Renewal from $40.18. Transfer from $40.18. | Compare .mortgage prices | Lending-specific, homebuyer finance. There are currently 3,579 registered .mortgage domains. |
13. Playful, bold & internet-native
For projects that want to be memorable, ironic, or unmistakably internet-fluent.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .lol | Registration from $1.19. Renewal from $16.00. Transfer from $21.99. | Compare .lol prices | Humor-first, internet-literate, irreverent. There are currently 524,768 registered .lol domains. |
| .wtf | Registration from $2.27. Renewal from $23.18. Transfer from $23.18. | Compare .wtf prices | Surprise, disruption, edgy confidence. There are currently 33,988 registered .wtf domains. |
| .ninja | Registration from $5.98. Renewal from $19.99. Transfer from $18.88. | Compare .ninja prices | Elite skills, low profile, fast delivery. There are currently 22,039 registered .ninja domains. |
| .guru | Registration from $1.94. Renewal from $27.18. Transfer from $26.98. | Compare .guru prices | Deep expertise worn with personality. There are currently 50,167 registered .guru domains. |
| .rocks | Registration from $2.94. Renewal from $12.17. Transfer from $11.98. | Compare .rocks prices | Enthusiastic endorsement built into the URL. There are currently 56,871 registered .rocks domains. |
| .cool | Registration from $4.94. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .cool prices | Self-aware, relaxed, culturally fluent. There are currently 19,674 registered .cool domains. |
| .fun | Registration from $0.93. Renewal from $18.00. Transfer from $17.39. | Compare .fun prices | Playful identity, no apologies. There are currently 516,010 registered .fun domains. |
| .meme | Registration from $10.55. Renewal from $10.55. Transfer from $10.55. | Compare .meme prices | Internet-native culture, viral-first. There are currently 7,398 registered .meme domains. |
| .monster | Registration from $1.19. Renewal from $11.10. Transfer from $10.98. | Compare .monster prices | Big, bold, slightly scary - in a good way. There are currently 46,492 registered .monster domains. |
| .boo | Registration from $8.18. Renewal from $8.18. Transfer from $8.18. | Compare .boo prices | Halloween culture, ghost branding, horror niche. There are currently 2,991 registered .boo domains. |
| .ooo | Registration from $20.19. Renewal from $20.19. Transfer from $20.19. | Compare .ooo prices | Out-of-office energy, deliberate absurdity. There are currently 22,884 registered .ooo domains. |
| .fail | Registration from $7.49. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $25.18. | Compare .fail prices | Self-deprecating, transparency-first brands. There are currently 3,425 registered .fail domains. |
| .sucks | Registration from $100.17. Renewal from $213.12. Transfer from $211.95. | Compare .sucks prices | Consumer advocacy, brand criticism, PR risk management. There are currently 7,473 registered .sucks domains. |
14. Lifestyle, fashion & beauty
For fashion labels, beauty products, and lifestyle-first businesses.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .fashion | Registration from $1.54. Renewal from $20.18. Transfer from $20.08. | Compare .fashion prices | Industry-grade, editorial-weight. There are currently 10,840 registered .fashion domains. |
| .style | Registration from $6.93. Renewal from $25.18. Transfer from $24.94. | Compare .style prices | Personal expression, trend-forward. There are currently 9,823 registered .style domains. |
| .beauty | Registration from $1.24. Renewal from $11.17. Transfer from $11.17. | Compare .beauty prices | Skin, cosmetics, wellness aesthetics. There are currently 62,022 registered .beauty domains. |
| .moda | Registration from $9.99. Renewal from $21.68. Transfer from $21.68. | Compare .moda prices | Italian/Spanish for fashion - European flair. There are currently 2,338 registered .moda domains. |
| .tattoo | Registration from $1.75. Renewal from $16.00. Transfer from $30.20. | Compare .tattoo prices | Body art, permanent ink, artist identity. There are currently 5,502 registered .tattoo domains. |
| .wedding | Registration from $20.13. Renewal from $20.18. Transfer from $20.08. | Compare .wedding prices | High-intent celebration industry. There are currently 10,669 registered .wedding domains. |
| .jewelry | Registration from $5.50. Renewal from $30.17. Transfer from $30.17. | Compare .jewelry prices | Luxury goods, gifting, precious objects. There are currently 3,418 registered .jewelry domains. |
| .shoes | Registration from $19.98. Renewal from $30.17. Transfer from $30.16. | Compare .shoes prices | Footwear vertical, product-specific. There are currently 3,492 registered .shoes domains. |
| .clothing | Registration from $9.90. Renewal from $9.90. Transfer from $23.18. | Compare .clothing prices | Apparel brand, wardrobe-focused. There are currently 9,128 registered .clothing domains. |
| .hair | Registration from $1.24. Renewal from $11.17. Transfer from $11.17. | Compare .hair prices | Salon, haircare product, stylist identity. There are currently 51,177 registered .hair domains. |
| .makeup | Registration from $1.24. Renewal from $11.17. Transfer from $11.17. | Compare .makeup prices | Cosmetics-first, tutorial and product brands. There are currently 24,186 registered .makeup domains. |
| .skin | Registration from $1.24. Renewal from $11.17. Transfer from $11.17. | Compare .skin prices | Skincare, dermatology, clean beauty. There are currently 198,019 registered .skin domains. |
15. Causes, nonprofits & sustainable brands
For mission-driven organizations, NGOs, and environmentally conscious businesses.
| Extension | Prices | Brand signal & Total # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .charity | Registration from $4.56. Renewal from $21.17. Transfer from $20.98. | Compare .charity prices | Donation-ready, mission-first identity. There are currently 4,826 registered .charity domains. |
| .foundation | Registration from $4.56. Renewal from $21.17. Transfer from $21.16. | Compare .foundation prices | Institutional giving, legacy philanthropy. There are currently 31,582 registered .foundation domains. |
| .ngo | Registration from $15.99. Renewal from $16.70. Transfer from $15.99. | Compare .ngo prices | Internationally recognized nonprofit signal. There are currently 5,662 registered .ngo domains. |
| .eco | Registration from $44.69. Renewal from $59.71. Transfer from $59.71. | Compare .eco prices | Verified sustainability commitment. There are currently 6,580 registered .eco domains. |
| .green | Registration from $4.94. Renewal from $52.68. Transfer from $52.68. | Compare .green prices | Environmental positioning, clean brand. There are currently 8,855 registered .green domains. |
| .gives | Registration from $4.56. Renewal from $21.17. Transfer from $21.16. | Compare .gives prices | Generosity-first, gifting or donation brands. There are currently 5,212 registered .gives domains. |
| .faith | Registration from $6.98. Renewal from $8.71. Transfer from $10.11. | Compare .faith prices | Religious community, spiritual practice. There are currently 4,499 registered .faith domains. |
| .church | Registration from $6.68. Renewal from $28.18. Transfer from $27.98. | Compare .church prices | Congregation-specific, community-organized. There are currently 27,631 registered .church domains. |
| .organic | Registration from $9.99. Renewal from $60.50. Transfer from $60.50. | Compare .organic prices | Certified clean, food or beauty market. There are currently 1,293 registered .organic domains. |
Turn your extension into part of the word: domain hacks
One practical use of newer extensions is making the TLD part of the word itself, rather than treating it as just a domain ending. When the extension completes a word or phrase, the result is called a domain hack. The full domain name becomes a single readable word or sentence.
Classic examples: del.icio.us (uses .us as the word ending), convertca.se (.se completes “case”), alternativ.es (.es completes “alternatives”), over.ly (.ly completes “overly”), watch.it (.it completes “watch it”), launch.ing (.ing completes the gerund form).
Creative approaches to domain hacks
- Use a country code TLD to complete a word – .se (Sweden), .es (Spain), .ly (Libya), .it (Italy), .am (Armenia), .is (Iceland), .be (Belgium), and .to (Tonga) are all available and frequently used this way.
- Use a gTLD that reads as a suffix – .ing, .now, .run, .works, .live, and .zone can complete verb forms or entire statements.
- Stack the hack across the full domain – Combine a short name and a meaningful extension so together they say something complete. Examples: make.it, be.social, get.deals, stay.cool, work.ing.
gTLD vs. ccTLD: an important consideration for global brands
If your domain hack relies on a country code TLD (.se, .es, .ly), be aware that ccTLDs are technically assigned to specific countries. For most projects this creates no practical problem, but it is worth knowing if you serve a global audience. When a hack is possible with either type, prioritize generic top-level domains (gTLDs) because they carry no geographic association and are open to anyone to register. So, if you are evaluating choosing a cctld over a gtld for a global business, please consider this.
Use your extension as a brand statement
Beyond domain hacks, some extensions work as a direct statement. The extension becomes the second half of a phrase that completes what your project does. When it works well, the full domain name becomes a memorable domain – easy to remember and type.
The pattern: [what you do or your name] + [extension that completes the idea].
- sell.deals – For a discount or commerce platform
- grow.today – For a marketing or productivity tool
- launch.now – For a go-to-market SaaS or agency
- categorizewith.ai – For an AI-powered tool
- build.solutions – For a technical consultancy
- be.social – For a community platform or social media tool
- trust.me – For a review, reputation, or verification product
- own.it – For personal identity coaching or domain acquisition
Extensions that naturally lend themselves to this technique: .ai, .deals, .guide, .today, .now, .solutions, .social, .digital, .me, .to, .works, .agency, .tech, .live, .world, .zone, .rocks, .fund, .ing, .studio, .expert, .care, .community, .life, .run.
Browse TLD-list’s full extension catalog at tld categories to find domain extensions that complete your message.
How to choose a unique domain extension for your brand
Run through this checklist before registering:
- Does the extension communicate your category? (.shop for e-commerce, .ai for AI products)
- Is your audience familiar with non-.com extensions? (tech users and startups: yes. Local or offline-first services: less likely.)
- Is your preferred com domain already taken? If the domain is taken, a purpose-specific extension may be the best domain available.
- What is the renewal cost? Check TLD-list for all-in pricing including renewal, not just first-year promotional offers.
- Does the extension complete or enhance your domain name? (e.g., pretty.cool, we.build)
- Is the extension a gTLD or ccTLD? That distinction matters if you serve multiple markets.
Browse all domain extensions by category at tld-list.com/tld-categories. For SEO considerations when choosing a domain extension, read tld-list.com/blog/best-domain-extensions-for-seo.
Where to find and register unique domain extensions
TLD-list catalogs over 1,500 domain extensions. This domain extensions list covers everything from common domain extensions like .com and .net to industry extensions like .health, .law, and .shop. Search any specific extension and see side-by-side registrar prices, covering both first-year domain registration and annual renewal. Pricing varies significantly across registrars for less common extensions. Some charge three to five times more than others for the same domain name, so comparing prices before you register is worth doing. Compare domain registrars at tld-list.com/registrars.
Cool domains frequently asked questions
There is no single answer. The best domain extension depends on your use case and audience. The .io domain is a popular domain extension in tech and SaaS. Extensions like .design and .studio have become widely recognized in creative industries. Popular domain extensions in 2026 for unconventional projects include .ninja, .pizza, and .lol. Use the domain name search on TLD-list to see what is available across the full list of TLDs.
It depends. Some new domain extensions like .xyz or .club start under $10.18/year or $9.99/year well below a standard .com registration. Others like .ai or .health run $69.17/year, $50.18/year or more. There is no free domain for most sought-after names, and premium domain renewal prices are often higher than the first-year registration rate, which may include a promotional discount. Use TLD-list to compare registrar prices for any extension before you commit, and always check the renewal rate.
Not directly. Google treats all gTLDs equally in search rankings. The main risk is lower recognition among general audiences, which can reduce typed navigation to your web address. For tech-savvy users and niche industries, a well-chosen extension can make your domain name easier to remember and improve trust. The extension itself is rarely the obstacle. Audience familiarity is.
Yes. Domain extensions like .agency, .law, .studio, and .health are widely recognized within their industries and are a credible choice for businesses of any size. The key is matching the extension to your audience’s expectations. A law firm using .law signals category authority. A general retail store using .pizza may create confusion.
A domain hack uses the TLD to complete a word or phrase, such as alternativ.es or watch.it. The entire web address becomes the readable message. If you use a country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the hack, check the geographic implications for projects that serve multiple markets.