Choose .host when
- Hosting providers and reseller brands
- Infrastructure support products
- Events or communities with a host concept
.host domain search
Find a .host name that earns its place
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .host.
Live .host search
Find your strongest available .host
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .host. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .host?
.host is a generic extension delegated to Radix Technologies Inc. It is strongly associated with hosting, but the word can also mean a person or venue, so the label should resolve the ambiguity.
- Type
- Top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 48.9K
- Registration context
- 48.9K
Generic TLD with a hosting and accommodation ambiguity; context matters.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN host registry transaction report (202604)
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD with a hosting and accommodation ambiguity; context matters.
The short answer
Is .host a good domain extension?
Choose .host for a hosting or infrastructure product when the name reads clearly. If you mean a person, event or venue, explain that context immediately on the page.
Consider another extension when
- Your audience may read host as a venue rather than a service
- The business has no hosting or infrastructure angle
Research brief
The .host 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
Radix Technologies Inc.
The IANA delegation record identifies the sponsoring organisation for this extension.
IANA .host delegation recordRegistration context
48.9K
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD with a hosting and accommodation ambiguity; context matters.
ICANN host registry transaction report (202604)Registry path
.host → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Market pulse
How .host 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
−20.8%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
−13K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.host reported registrations
48.9K
Dated source record
- Earlier61.7K
- Latest48.9K
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 host registry transaction report (202604)Familiar in the wild
Who uses .host?
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 .host
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 .host
Say the full name aloud and ask a non-technical person what ‘host’ means in context before committing.
- 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 .host domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $4.99 for year one
Renews from $109.99
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$4.99Renew$109.99Transfer$84.49
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 .host ownership cost
Compare renewal and transfer costs with .hosting and .cloud; the short word can be treated as premium at checkout.
Registration options
Where to register a .host
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 $4.99 · renew $109.99
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
.host compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .host | Strong hosting signal | Variable | Hosting and infrastructure | Host has multiple meanings |
| .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 .host name ideas
Generate 20 .host names for [hosting or infrastructure brand]. Separate technical and event-oriented interpretations, then flag any name that could be misunderstood.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .host 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 .host. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit hosting, infrastructure and host-led experiences. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .host ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.host questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .host domain?
.host is a generic extension delegated to Radix Technologies Inc. It is strongly associated with hosting, but the word can also mean a person or venue, so the label should resolve the ambiguity.
How much does a .host 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 .host 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 .host only for web hosts?
No. It is open, but hosting is the strongest expectation. Event, venue and community uses should make that context clear.
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