Choose .global when
- International organisations
- Cross-border services
- Global communities
- Multi-market campaigns
.global domain search
Find a .global name for work that crosses borders
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .global.
Live .global search
Find your strongest available .global
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .global. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .global?
.global is a generic TLD for international scope. It can communicate reach without tying the name to one country, but a global claim should be supported by actual coverage or audience.
- Type
- Generic top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 69.3K
- IANA type
- Generic top-level domain
- Sponsoring organisation
- Dot Global Domain Registry Limited
Open generic registration for global brands and internationally oriented services.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN global 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 .global a good domain extension?
Choose .global when serving multiple markets is a real operating fact. For a local business planning future expansion, a neutral primary brand may be more honest.
Consider another extension when
- The business serves one locality only
- The global claim overstates actual coverage
- A country domain builds more trust with customers
Research brief
The .global 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 .global delegation recordSponsoring organisation
Dot Global Domain Registry Limited
IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.
IANA .global delegation recordIANA registration service
identity.digital
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .global. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .global delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/
IANA publishes these .global registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .global delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
2014-05-29
IANA records this date for .global in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .global delegation record12-month registry movement
+19.3% reported
ICANN global registry transaction report (202604) reports 69.3K names at 30 Apr 2026, compared with 58.1K in the matching record a year earlier. This is a registry total, not an availability or sales signal for a particular name.
ICANN global registry transaction report (202604)Registry path
.global → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Market pulse
How .global 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
+19.3%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+11.2K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.global reported registrations
69.3K
Dated source record
- Earlier58.1K
- Latest69.3K
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 global registry transaction report (202604)Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .global
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 .global
Name the service or community and list the countries actually served. Do not let a global suffix substitute for local support, currency or compliance information.
- 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 .global domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $46.99 for year one
Renews from $95.99
This is the lowest verified provider row, not a recommendation. Verified 2026-09-04. 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$46.99Renew$95.99Transfer$89.99
Standard names only. Prices were source-checked on September 4, 2026; promotional rates, taxes, ICANN fees and premium-name pricing can change at checkout.
Compare the full .global ownership cost
Compare .global renewals with .international and .com and budget for localisation, support and regional domains where needed.
Registration options
Where to register a .global
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.
NameSilo
Register $46.99 · renew $95.99
Verified 2026-09-04
Bluehost
Our primary global registration option for generic extensions.
Namecheap
A 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
.global compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .global | International | Usually broad | Multi-market brands | Coverage claims |
| .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 .global name ideas
Generate 20 .global names for [international service]. For each, state the markets served and a localisation proof point; reject names that imply worldwide coverage without evidence.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .global 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 .global. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit international reach and cross-border brands. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .global ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.global questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .global domain?
.global is a generic TLD for international scope. It can communicate reach without tying the name to one country, but a global claim should be supported by actual coverage or audience.
How much does a .global 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 .global 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.
Does .global improve international SEO?
The suffix alone does not guarantee rankings. Clear localised content, technical accessibility and relevant links do the search work.
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