Choose .chat when
- Messaging and customer-support tools
- Communities and live events
- Chatbots and conversational AI products
.chat domain search
Start a conversation with a .chat domain
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .chat.
Live .chat search
Find your strongest available .chat
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .chat. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .chat?
.chat is a generic extension sponsored by Binky Moon, LLC. It makes conversation the central idea and works across software, support, social and community projects.
- Type
- Top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 114K
- Registration context
- 114K
Generic TLD for messaging, conversation and community products.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN chat registry transaction report (202604)
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD for messaging, conversation and community products.
The short answer
Is .chat a good domain extension?
Choose .chat when conversation is the action you want visitors to take. If the product is broader than messaging, use the extension for a focused feature or campaign instead.
Consider another extension when
- Conversation is not the primary user action
- The name could imply a public chat you do not operate
Research brief
The .chat 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.
Registry operator
Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital)
The IANA delegation record identifies the sponsoring organisation for this extension.
IANA .chat delegation recordRegistration context
114K
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD for messaging, conversation and community products.
ICANN chat registry transaction report (202604)Registry path
.chat → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Market pulse
How .chat 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
+25.0%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+23K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.chat reported registrations
114K
Dated source record
- Earlier91.1K
- Latest114K
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 chat registry transaction report (202604)Familiar in the wild
Who uses .chat?
These are recognizable examples, not endorsements or traffic rankings. The useful pattern is how broadly the extension works across industries.
Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .chat
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 .chat
Use a warm, easy-to-say label and decide whether visitors should chat with people, a community or software.
- 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 .chat domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $20.89 for year one
Renews from $44.99
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$20.89Renew$44.99Transfer$40.99
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 .chat ownership cost
Compare renewal and premium pricing; short conversational words are often more valuable than their low introductory price suggests.
Registration options
Where to register a .chat
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 $20.89 · renew $44.99
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
.chat compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .chat | Immediate conversation signal | Good | Messaging and support | Expectation of live interaction |
| .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 .chat name ideas
Create 25 .chat names for [messaging or support product]. Separate human-community and AI-assistant directions and explain the expected conversation action for each.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .chat 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 .chat. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit messaging, support and live conversation. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .chat ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.chat questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .chat domain?
.chat is a generic extension sponsored by Binky Moon, LLC. It makes conversation the central idea and works across software, support, social and community projects.
How much does a .chat 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 .chat 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.
Can a support team use .chat?
Yes. It can be a focused support destination or a main product domain. Make response times, privacy and escalation paths clear on the site.
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