.eu domain search

Find a .eu domain for a genuinely European audience

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

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About this extension

What is .eu?

.eu is the country-code top-level domain for the European Union. It is designed for eligible people and organisations with an EU, EEA or qualifying connection, making the geographic signal broader than one country.

Type
Country-code TLD

European Union country-code TLD; registrant eligibility is tied to an EU, EEA or eligible connection.

Reported snapshot
3.790M

Q4 2025 · EURid Q4 2025 highlights

IANA type
Country-code TLD

Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.

Registration scope
European Union country-code TLD; registrant eligibility is tied to an EU, EEA or eligible connection.

Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.

The short answer

Is .eu a good domain extension?

Choose .eu when the service spans European markets and the registrant meets the current eligibility rules.

Choose .eu when

  • EU companies
  • Cross-border ecommerce
  • European communities
  • EU projects

Consider another extension when

  • Eligibility is not met
  • The service is actually limited to one country
  • The audience is global and the regional signal constrains the brand

Research brief

The .eu 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.

Registration scope

European Union country-code TLD; registrant eligibility is tied to an EU, EEA or eligible connection.

Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.

IANA .eu delegation record

Registry scale (Q4 2025)

3,790,453 .eu domains

EURid's Q4 2025 update reports the year-end total after 193,047 new registrations in the quarter.

EURid Q4 2025 highlights

Eligibility footprint

EU, EEA and eligible connections

Check the current EURid eligibility rules for the registrant's residence, citizenship or organisation before checkout.

EURid .eu eligibility rules

Community path

.eu → mission → members

Purpose fit
.eu → mission → membersFor mission-led work, the extension should support—not overstate—the organisation’s purpose and audience.name.eumissionmembers

For mission-led work, the extension should support—not overstate—the organisation’s purpose and audience.

Market pulse

What the .eu 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 · Q4 2025

Registry data

Published

one dated registry total; no trend inferred

.eu reported registrations

3.790M

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.

EURid Q4 2025 highlights

Familiar in the wild

Who uses .eu?

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

European Commission

europa.eu

European public information portal

Availability without guesswork

How to find a strong available .eu

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 .eu

    Confirm eligibility and check key country-code variants before consolidating the brand on .eu.

  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 .eu domain cost?

The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.

Lowest verified row: $5.49 for year one

Renews from $9.99

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$5.49Renew$9.99Transfer$5.99

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 .eu ownership cost

Compare .eu renewal and transfer with .com and the relevant local ccTLD.

Registration options

Where to register a .eu

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 $5.49 · renew $9.99

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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

.eu compared with common alternatives

Comparison of .eu with alternative domain extensions
ExtensionRecognitionAvailabilityStrongest fitWatch for
.euStrong in its marketCheck the exact labelEuropean organisations, cross-border services and EU audiencesEligibility is not met
.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 .eu name ideas

Generate 25 concise .eu names for European organisations, cross-border services and EU 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 .eu 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 .eu. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit european organisations, cross-border services and eu audiences. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.

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

Direct answers

.eu questions

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

What is a .eu domain?

.eu is the country-code top-level domain for the European Union. It is designed for eligible people and organisations with an EU, EEA or qualifying connection, making the geographic signal broader than one country.

How much does a .eu 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 .eu 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 .eu domain best for?

.eu is strongest for European organisations, cross-border services and EU audiences. Confirm current registry eligibility and make the local or category signal true on the site.

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