Choose .de when
- German companies
- German ecommerce
- Local services
- German publishers
.de domain search
Find a .de domain German customers can place with confidence
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .de.
Live .de search
Find your strongest available .de
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .de. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .de?
.de is Germany's country-code top-level domain and one of the most established local namespaces. It suits German operations and audiences, while the site should support the language, service and legal expectations it signals.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- Reported snapshot
- 17.7M
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Registration scope
- Germany ccTLD; verify current registrant and registrar requirements.
Germany ccTLD; verify current registrant and registrar requirements.
31 Dec 2025 · DENIC 2025 annual statistics
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .de a good domain extension?
Choose .de when Germany is the primary market and local recognition is more valuable than a generic global signal.
Consider another extension when
- There is no German market or operation
- The name is awkward in German
- A global audience needs one neutral primary domain
Research brief
The .de 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 .de delegation recordRegistration scope
Germany ccTLD; verify current registrant and registrar requirements.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .de delegation record2025 registry scale
17.7M .de domains
DENIC's 2025 annual statistics report approximately 17.7 million .de domains worldwide at year-end, including about 2.15 million held outside Germany.
DENIC 2025 annual statisticsBuying path
.de → offer → checkout
A commercial domain works best when the name, offer and checkout experience read as one coherent promise.
Market pulse
What the .de 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 · 31 Dec 2025
Registry data
Published
one dated registry total; no trend inferred
.de reported registrations
17.7M
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.
DENIC 2025 annual statisticsFamiliar in the wild
Who uses .de?
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 .de
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 .de
Check spelling, umlauts, hyphen variants and the matching .com. Use German-language title and support copy where customers expect 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 .de domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $5.99 for year one
Renews from $5.99
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$5.99Renew$5.99Transfer$5.79
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 .de ownership cost
Compare .de renewal with .at and .ch. Registrar privacy, transfer and eligibility terms should be reviewed alongside the price.
Registration options
Where to register a .de
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 $5.99 · renew $5.99
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
.de compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .de | Strong in its market | Check the exact label | German businesses, services and German-language audiences | There is no German market or 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 .de name ideas
Generate 25 concise .de names for German businesses, services and German-language audiences. 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 .de 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 .de. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit german businesses, services and german-language audiences. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .de ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.de questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .de domain?
.de is Germany's country-code top-level domain and one of the most established local namespaces. It suits German operations and audiences, while the site should support the language, service and legal expectations it signals.
How much does a .de 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 .de 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 .de domain best for?
.de is strongest for German businesses, services and German-language audiences. Check the current registry or registrar requirements before purchase and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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