Choose .codes when
- Coding courses
- Open-source projects
- Developer communities
- Code documentation
.codes domain search
Find a .codes domain developers can scan in one glance
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .codes.
Live .codes search
Find your strongest available .codes
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .codes. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .codes?
.codes is a descriptive generic TLD that makes a programming or source-code connection explicit. It works best when the label names a project rather than repeating the word code.
- Type
- Generic top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 18.9K
- IANA type
- Generic top-level domain
- Sponsoring organisation
- Binky Moon, LLC
Open generic registration for coding projects, developer communities and software education.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN codes registry transaction report (202604)
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.
The short answer
Is .codes a good domain extension?
Choose .codes for a developer-facing project where the URL itself should explain the subject. Compare .dev and .io when the product is broader than code content.
Consider another extension when
- The audience is mostly non-technical
- The product is a general SaaS tool
- The URL repeats code or codes awkwardly
Research brief
The .codes 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 .codes delegation recordSponsoring organisation
Binky Moon, LLC
IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.
IANA .codes delegation recordIANA registration service
identity.digital
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .codes. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .codes delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/
IANA publishes these .codes registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .codes delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
2013-12-19
IANA records this date for .codes in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .codes delegation record12-month registry movement
+20.4% reported
ICANN codes registry transaction report (202604) reports 18.9K names at 30 Apr 2026, compared with 15.7K in the matching record a year earlier. This is a registry total, not an availability or sales signal for a particular name.
ICANN codes registry transaction report (202604)Launch path
.codes → certificate → product
Use .codes as a clear product signal, then verify certificates, redirects and every hostname before launch.
Market pulse
How .codes 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
+20.3%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+3.2K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.codes reported registrations
18.9K
Dated source record
- Earlier15.7K
- Latest18.9K
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 codes registry transaction report (202604)Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .codes
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 .codes
Pair a memorable project word with .codes. Avoid a label that already ends in 'code' unless the repetition is intentional and easy to say.
- 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 .codes 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 .codes yet. This page does not invent a number. A verified row will appear after the next registrar collection or an admin-approved override; the registrar checkout remains the final source for the exact name, premium status, tax and renewal terms.
Compare the full .codes ownership cost
Compare .codes with .dev and .tech across renewal and transfer terms; a low first-year offer is not the ownership price.
Registration options
Where to register a .codes
Compare the final registration, renewal and transfer terms. We put the provider best aligned with this market first, but the choice remains yours.
Compare Bluehost, Namecheap, NameSilo, HostGator and Domain.com. Prices appear only when a provider's current quote is verified, so a missing row never becomes a made-up number.
Bluehost
Recommended firstOur primary global registration option for generic extensions.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Namecheap
A second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.
Last verified 2026-08-15
NameSilo
An independent global option with prices refreshed from its official API; confirm the final cart total before purchase.
Last verified 2026-08-15
HostGator
A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Domain.com
Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Make the tradeoff visible
.codes compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .codes | Clear with developers | Usually broader | Code education and projects | Technical audience only |
| .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 .codes name ideas
Generate 20 .codes names for [coding project]. Mix descriptive and brandable labels, then flag any that are hard to pronounce or too narrow for future features.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .codes 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 .codes. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit source code, programming and developer education. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .codes ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.codes questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .codes domain?
.codes is a descriptive generic TLD that makes a programming or source-code connection explicit. It works best when the label names a project rather than repeating the word code.
How much does a .codes 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 .codes 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.
Is .codes a programming-only TLD?
It is a generic namespace, but its plain-language meaning makes programming, source code and coding education the clearest use cases.
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