Choose .app when
- Mobile and web applications
- SaaS products and developer tools
- App landing pages and documentation
.app domain search
Find an .app name people can trust on a phone
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .app.
Live .app search
Find your strongest available .app
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .app. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .app?
.app is a generic top-level domain operated by Charleston Road Registry Inc., a Google registry company. Its mandatory HTTPS policy makes the security expectation explicit before a visitor reaches the product.
- Type
- Top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 2.56M
- Launch date
- 18 May 2018
Generic TLD; HTTPS is required for every .app site.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN app registry transaction report (202604)
Namecheap's current .app reference page records the public registration date.
The short answer
Is .app a good domain extension?
Choose .app when the domain will point to an application or app-like product and your team is ready to serve it over HTTPS. For a broad company homepage, compare a less product-specific ending.
Consider another extension when
- The project is primarily a general company site
- Your infrastructure cannot support HTTPS end to end
Research brief
The .app 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.
Launch date
18 May 2018
Namecheap's current .app reference page records the public registration date.
Namecheap .app registration guideRegistry
Charleston Road Registry Inc.
IANA's delegation record names the Google organisation and publishes the registry RDAP endpoint.
IANA .app delegation recordSecurity rule
HTTPS required
Google Registry requires HTTPS before a .app site can work as intended; certificates and redirects are part of launch readiness.
Google Registry .app policy2025 registrar sample
88,635 names · +12%
Namecheap's 2026 study is a registrar sample, not a live global registry total.
Namecheap 2026 gTLD data studyLaunch path
.app → certificate → product
Use .app as a clear product signal, then verify certificates, redirects and every hostname before launch.
Market pulse
How .app 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
+56.8%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+930K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.app reported registrations
2.56M
Dated source record
- Earlier1.6M
- Latest2.6M
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 app registry transaction report (202604)Familiar in the wild
Who uses .app?
These are recognizable examples, not endorsements or traffic rankings. The useful pattern is how broadly the extension works across industries. The first six examples are featured by the Google Registry .app showcase.
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Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .app
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 .app
Check the complete HTTPS path, including redirects, API endpoints and third-party assets, before switching a production application to .app.
- 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 .app domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $10.99 for year one
Renews from $16.99
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$10.99Renew$16.99Transfer$15.99
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 .app ownership cost
Namecheap's checked public table shows $10.98 for year one, $22.98 to renew and $17.98 to transfer for a standard .app name. Other registrars link to their official domain pages until a verified price or admin-managed affiliate URL is available.
Registration options
Where to register a .app
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 $10.99 · renew $16.99
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
.app compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .app | Strong product signal | Often good | Apps and SaaS | HTTPS is mandatory |
| .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 .app name ideas
Create 20 concise .app names for [product]. Separate literal, invented and compound options; score pronunciation, app-store memorability and HTTPS launch readiness. Do not claim availability or trademark clearance.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .app 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 .app. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit software products and secure web applications. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .app ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.app questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .app domain?
.app is a generic top-level domain operated by Charleston Road Registry Inc., a Google registry company. Its mandatory HTTPS policy makes the security expectation explicit before a visitor reaches the product.
How much does a .app domain cost?
There is no universal retail price. Registrars set registration, renewal and transfer pricing, and some names are premium. Compare current rows for the exact name before checkout.
Is FlashDomains the .app 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.
Why does a .app site need HTTPS?
Google Registry requires .app websites to use HTTPS, and the namespace is HSTS-preloaded in browsers. A valid certificate must cover the hostname and every resource your app loads.
When did .app become available to register?
Namecheap records the public registration launch as May 18, 2018. The IANA delegation record identifies Charleston Road Registry Inc. as the sponsoring organisation.
Does .app give a website an SEO boost?
No automatic ranking boost comes from the extension. The useful advantage is clarity for an app or software product; content, links, performance and a secure implementation still determine search visibility.
Which registrars can I compare for .app?
FlashDomains shows verified price rows when a provider publishes a current quote. The registrar list can also link directly to official domain-search pages when no verified price or admin-managed affiliate URL is available yet.
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