Choose .cn when
- Chinese companies
- China ecommerce
- Local services
- Chinese communities
.cn domain search
Find a .cn domain for a China-first service
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .cn.
Live .cn search
Find your strongest available .cn
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .cn. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .cn?
.cn is China's country-code top-level domain. It can make a China-first service obvious, but current real-name, hosting and content requirements need to be checked before launch.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- Reported snapshot
- 20.823M
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Registration scope
- China ccTLD; real-name, content and hosting requirements should be verified with an authorised registrar.
China ccTLD; real-name, content and hosting requirements should be verified with an authorised registrar.
Dec 2024 · CNNIC 55th Statistical Report
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .cn a good domain extension?
Choose .cn when China is the operating market and the organisation can meet the current registration and compliance requirements.
Consider another extension when
- There is no China operation
- Real-name or hosting requirements are unresolved
- A global audience needs one neutral primary domain
Research brief
The .cn 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
Country-code TLD
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .cn delegation recordRegistration scope
China ccTLD; real-name, content and hosting requirements should be verified with an authorised registrar.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .cn delegation recordRegistry scale (Dec 2024)
20,823,037 .cn domains
CNNIC's 55th Statistical Report reports the .CN count separately from China’s broader total of 33,019,905 domain names. The two figures must not be conflated.
CNNIC 55th Statistical ReportRegistry service reliability
100% published SLA
CNNIC states that registration, resolution and WHOIS services for .CN and .中国 have maintained 100% SLA since 2009; this is an operational measure, not a domain-growth metric.
CNNIC monthly SLA reportsLocal signal
.cn → place → audience
A local ending should reinforce the market served. Check local eligibility, language and the registrar’s registration rules.
Market pulse
What the .cn market snapshot shows
This registry has published a dated total for the namespace. It shows scale, not a trend, the value of an individual domain or availability of a particular name.
Registry record
Dated total
One dated registry total · Dec 2024
Registry data
Published
one dated registry total; no trend inferred
.cn reported registrations
20.823M
One dated registry record
The registry has published one dated total. This page presents it as a snapshot, not as growth, availability or a price for a specific name.
CNNIC 55th Statistical ReportAvailability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .cn
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 .cn
Verify current real-name and hosting requirements, and test the label in Simplified Chinese, pinyin and spoken English.
- 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 .cn domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Price coverage is not available for .cn yet. This page does not invent a number. A verified row will appear after the next registrar collection or an admin-approved override; the partner checkout remains the final source for the exact name, premium status, tax and renewal terms.
Compare the full .cn ownership cost
Compare .cn renewal with .com and .asia only after confirming the registrar's current eligibility and service terms.
Registration options
Where to register a .cn
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.
Bluehost
Recommended firstAffiliateOur primary global registration partner for generic extensions.
Namecheap
Recommended firstAffiliateA 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
.cn compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .cn | Strong in its market | Check the exact label | Chinese businesses, audiences and local operations | There is no China operation |
| .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 .cn name ideas
Generate 25 concise .cn names for Chinese businesses, audiences and local operations. Keep them natural when spoken, avoid trademarks and forced spellings, and do not claim availability or legal clearance.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .cn 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 .cn. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit chinese businesses, audiences and local operations. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .cn ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.cn questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .cn domain?
.cn is China's country-code top-level domain. It can make a China-first service obvious, but current real-name, hosting and content requirements need to be checked before launch.
How much does a .cn domain cost?
There is no universal retail price. Compare registration, renewal and transfer pricing for the exact label, then confirm premium status, taxes and eligibility at checkout.
Is FlashDomains the .cn 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 a .cn domain best for?
.cn is strongest for Chinese businesses, audiences and local operations. Check the current registry or registrar requirements before purchase and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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