.dev domain search

Put your developer work on a .dev domain

Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .dev.

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About this extension

What is .dev?

.dev is a generic top-level domain operated through Google Registry. It is intentionally legible to developers and carries the same HTTPS requirement as .app.

Type
Top-level domain

Generic TLD; HTTPS is required for every .dev site.

Reported snapshot
1.33M

30 Apr 2026 · ICANN dev registry transaction report (202604)

Registration context
1.33M

30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD; HTTPS is required for every .dev site.

The short answer

Is .dev a good domain extension?

Choose .dev when the audience is technical and the name benefits from an immediate developer signal. A broader customer-facing product may need a friendlier primary domain alongside it.

Choose .dev when

  • Open-source projects and package docs
  • Developer portfolios and teams
  • APIs, SDKs and technical communities

Consider another extension when

  • Most visitors are non-technical consumers
  • HTTPS cannot be guaranteed for every route

Research brief

The .dev 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

Charleston Road Registry Inc.

The IANA delegation record identifies the sponsoring organisation for this extension.

IANA .dev delegation record

Launch path

.dev → certificate → product

Security ready
.dev → certificate → productUse .dev as a clear product signal, then verify certificates, redirects and every hostname before launch.name.devcertificateproduct

Use .dev as a clear product signal, then verify certificates, redirects and every hostname before launch.

Market pulse

How .dev 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

+37.4%

Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026

Reported base change

+360K

change in the reported base between dated snapshots

.dev reported registrations

1.33M

Dated source record

  1. Earlier970K
  2. Latest1.3M

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 dev registry transaction report (202604)

Familiar in the wild

Who uses .dev?

These are recognizable examples, not endorsements or traffic rankings. The useful pattern is how broadly the extension works across industries.

web.dev

web.dev

Web platform guidance

Svelte

svelte.dev

Open-source framework

Availability without guesswork

How to find a strong available .dev

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.

  1. 01

    Start with a name that earns .dev

    Prefer a name that identifies the tool or community rather than a generic keyword. Test the full URL in terminal output, README files and spoken introductions.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 .dev 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 $14.99

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.

NameSiloSource price table
Register$10.99Renew$14.99Transfer$13.99

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 .dev ownership cost

Compare renewal and transfer terms with .tech and .software; developer extensions are frequently discounted for the first year.

Registration options

Where to register a .dev

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 $14.99

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Bluehost

Affiliate

Our primary global registration partner for generic extensions.

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Namecheap

Affiliate

A second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.

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HostGator

A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.

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Domain.com

Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.

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Make the tradeoff visible

.dev compared with common alternatives

Comparison of .dev with alternative domain extensions
ExtensionRecognitionAvailabilityStrongest fitWatch for
.devHigh with technical audiencesUsually better than .comDeveloper productsNiche signal for general audiences
.comVery highCrowdedBroad commercial and global brandsPremium or awkward remaining names
.orgHighOften betterMission-led and community workMay 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.

Test names in bulk

Generate .dev name ideas

Generate 24 .dev names for [tool or open-source project]. Use clear technical metaphors, short compounds and pronounceable invented words. Flag terms that may imply a protocol or security guarantee.

Score a shortlist for clarity

Score these possible .dev 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 .dev. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit developer tools, documentation and engineering identity. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.

These prompts help generate and evaluate .dev ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.

Direct answers

.dev questions

Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.

What is a .dev domain?

.dev is a generic top-level domain operated through Google Registry. It is intentionally legible to developers and carries the same HTTPS requirement as .app.

How much does a .dev 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 .dev 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 .dev only for developers?

Registration is open, but the extension clearly addresses developers and technical work. That clarity is useful when it matches the audience and distracting when it does not.

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