Choose .hk when
- Hong Kong companies
- Local ecommerce
- Hong Kong services
- Regional hubs
.hk domain search
Find a .hk domain Hong Kong customers can place immediately
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .hk.
Live .hk search
Find your strongest available .hk
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .hk. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .hk?
.hk is Hong Kong's country-code top-level domain. It is a local signal for Hong Kong operations and should be paired with accurate language, location and service information.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- Reported snapshot
- 286.923K
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Registration scope
- Hong Kong ccTLD; verify current registrar and registrant requirements.
Hong Kong ccTLD; verify current registrar and registrant requirements.
2025 · HKIRC Annual Report 2025
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .hk a good domain extension?
Choose .hk when Hong Kong is central to the business or audience and local recognition matters.
Consider another extension when
- There is no Hong Kong operation
- The name implies a broader regional status than the service provides
- Eligibility or namespace format is unclear
Research brief
The .hk 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 .hk delegation recordRegistration scope
Hong Kong ccTLD; verify current registrar and registrant requirements.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .hk delegation recordRegistry scale (2025)
286,923 .hk and .香港 registrations
HKIRC reports a combined registry total for the English and Chinese-script namespaces. It is accurately labelled as a combined figure rather than a count of direct .hk names alone.
HKIRC Annual Report 20252025 renewal pattern
82.1% renewed for one year
HKIRC’s annual report breaks renewals down by term. Renewal choice is a market-operating detail, not a recommendation about what a registrant should buy.
HKIRC Annual Report 2025Buying path
.hk → offer → checkout
A commercial domain works best when the name, offer and checkout experience read as one coherent promise.
Market pulse
How .hk 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
+5.2%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 2025
Reported base change
+14K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
Hong Kong registry registrations
286.923K
Dated source record
- Earlier273K
- Latest287K
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.
HKIRC Annual Report 2025Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .hk
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 .hk
Check the exact .hk format and local language presentation. Compare the matching .com and .asia for brand conflicts.
- 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 .hk 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 .hk yet. This page does not invent a number. A verified row will appear after the next registrar collection or an admin-approved override; the partner checkout remains the final source for the exact name, premium status, tax and renewal terms.
Compare the full .hk ownership cost
Compare .hk renewal and transfer with .com and .asia.
Registration options
Where to register a .hk
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.
Bluehost
Recommended firstAffiliateOur primary global registration partner for generic extensions.
Namecheap
Recommended firstAffiliateA 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
.hk compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .hk | Strong in its market | Check the exact label | Hong Kong businesses, services and communities | There is no Hong Kong 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 .hk name ideas
Generate 25 concise .hk names for Hong Kong businesses, services and communities. 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 .hk 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 .hk. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit hong kong businesses, services and communities. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .hk ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.hk questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .hk domain?
.hk is Hong Kong's country-code top-level domain. It is a local signal for Hong Kong operations and should be paired with accurate language, location and service information.
How much does a .hk 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 .hk 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 .hk domain best for?
.hk is strongest for Hong Kong businesses, services and communities. Check the current registry or registrar requirements before purchase and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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