Choose .academy when
- Online academies
- Professional courses
- Specialist training
- Learning communities
.academy domain search
Find an .academy name that makes the learning path clear
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .academy.
Live .academy search
Find your strongest available .academy
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .academy. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .academy?
.academy is generic top-level domain associated with academies, courses and specialist learning. the site is built around structured learning rather than a general company homepage.
- Type
- Generic top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 140K
- IANA type
- Generic top-level domain
- Sponsoring organisation
- Binky Moon, LLC
Open generic registration for learning providers and education brands.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN academy registry transaction report (202604)
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA delegation record; retail registration is handled by registrars.
The short answer
Is .academy a good domain extension?
Choose .academy when the site is built around structured learning rather than a general company homepage. publish the instructor, syllabus and recognition details instead of implying accreditation through the suffix.
Consider another extension when
- The site has no real course or learning offer
- Accreditation is implied but not held
- A shorter product TLD is clearer
Research brief
The .academy facts that change the decision
This page separates registry policy, public market evidence and registrar pricing. A sample is labeled as a sample; a rule is labeled as a rule; and a checkout quote is never presented as a registry statistic.
IANA type
Generic top-level domain
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .academy delegation recordSponsoring organisation
Binky Moon, LLC
IANA delegation record; retail registration is handled by registrars.
IANA .academy delegation recordPublic market series
Not comparable
No current public series was used to invent a registration total for this page.
IANA Root Zone DatabaseRegistry path
.academy → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Market pulse
How .academy is moving
Registry totals show the scale and direction of the namespace. They do not predict the value of an individual domain; the change below is calculated from dated registry snapshots.
Year-over-year growth
−13.4%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
−22K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.academy reported registrations
140K
Dated source record
- Earlier162K
- Latest140K
The page labels the published dataset exactly as reported. It does not invent a global registration total where the registry has not released a comparable series.
ICANN academy registry transaction report (202604)Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .academy
Treat availability as the start of the decision, not the finish. A usable name also needs to be easy to communicate, defensible and fairly priced.
- 01
Start with a name that earns .academy
Use a label that makes academies, courses and specialist learning specific. publish the instructor, syllabus and recognition details instead of implying accreditation through the suffix. Search the exact name, then read it aloud and check trademarks before publishing it.
- 02
Search the exact label first
Keep the search scoped to this extension, then compare the exact label with closely related endings before accepting a spelling compromise.
- 03
Check rights and pronunciation
An available result is not trademark clearance. Say the name aloud, check local implications and review the registrar’s final eligibility rules.
Pricing explained
What does a .academy domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $34.39 for year one
Renews from $46.99
This is the lowest verified provider row, not a recommendation. Compare every available registrar below; a provider gets a price row after its current quote is collected or approved in admin.
RegistrarRegisterRenewTransfer
NameSiloSource price table
Register$34.39Renew$46.99Transfer$42.99
Standard names only. Prices were source-checked on August 15, 2026; promotional rates, taxes, ICANN fees and premium-name pricing can change at checkout.
Compare the full .academy ownership cost
Compare .academy with the closest alternatives in the table. Introductory offers are not the full ownership cost; check renewal, transfer, privacy and premium-name treatment.
Registration options
Where to register a .academy
Compare the final registration, renewal and transfer terms. We prioritize the partner best aligned with this market, but the choice remains yours.
Bluehost is our preferred global partner; Namecheap and HostGator remain available as additional checkouts. Prices are shown only when the provider's current quote is verified, so a missing row never becomes a made-up number.
Some outbound links are affiliate links. FlashDomains may earn a commission without changing your price.
NameSilo
Register $34.39 · renew $46.99
Bluehost
AffiliateOur primary global registration partner for generic extensions.
Namecheap
AffiliateA second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.
HostGator
A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.
Domain.com
Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.
Make the tradeoff visible
.academy compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .academy | Category-led | Check the exact label | academies, courses and specialist learning | publish the instructor, syllabus and recognition details instead of implying accreditation through the suffix. |
| .com | Very high | Crowded | Broad commercial and global brands | Premium or awkward remaining names |
| .org | High | Often better | Mission-led and community work | May imply a public-interest purpose |
AI naming tools
Use AI for ideas—not fake availability
Copy a focused prompt into your preferred AI assistant, then paste the names it finds into FlashDomains Bulk Search. Test the whole shortlist together—AI can explore language, but live registry and registrar signals confirm domains.
Generate .academy name ideas
Generate 25 concise .academy names for academies, courses and specialist learning. Keep the label natural when spoken, avoid trademarks and forced spellings, and do not claim availability, legal clearance or financial value.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .academy names: [paste shortlist]. Assess pronunciation, spelling, category fit, unintended meanings and sentence flow. Do not claim availability, trademark clearance or monetary value. Return the strongest three with risks.
Create clean variations
The preferred label [name] is unavailable as a .academy. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit academies, courses and specialist learning. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .academy ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.academy questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .academy domain?
.academy is generic top-level domain associated with academies, courses and specialist learning. the site is built around structured learning rather than a general company homepage.
How much does a .academy domain cost?
There is no universal retail price. Compare first-year, renewal and transfer pricing for the exact label, then confirm premium status and taxes at registrar checkout.
Is FlashDomains the .academy registrar?
No. FlashDomains compares availability signals and routes registration actions to a registrar with the searched name filled in. The registrar confirms availability, price and eligibility at checkout.
Who is .academy best for?
.academy is strongest for academies, courses and specialist learning. The extension helps set context, but the label, site content and registrar terms still need to be evaluated together.
Does the extension guarantee trust or rankings?
No. A TLD is a naming signal, not a licence, endorsement or search-ranking shortcut. Clear content, legitimate operation and a usable site do the trust work.
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