Choose .ie when
- Irish companies
- Local ecommerce
- Irish communities
- Irish publishers
.ie domain search
Find an .ie domain Irish customers can trust as local
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .ie.
Live .ie search
Find your strongest available .ie
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .ie. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .ie?
.ie is Ireland's country-code top-level domain. It carries a strong local signal and has connection requirements, so verify eligibility and keep Irish service details accurate.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- Reported snapshot
- 346.536K
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Registration scope
- Ireland ccTLD; registrants must meet current connection requirements.
Ireland ccTLD; registrants must meet current connection requirements.
Registry counter accessed Aug 2026 · .IE registry statistics
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .ie a good domain extension?
Choose .ie when Ireland is the operating market and local recognition is valuable.
Consider another extension when
- There is no Irish connection
- Eligibility evidence is unresolved
- A global brand needs a neutral primary address
Research brief
The .ie 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 .ie delegation recordRegistration scope
Ireland ccTLD; registrants must meet current connection requirements.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .ie delegation recordIANA registration service
weare.ie
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .ie. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .ie delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
whois.weare.ie
IANA publishes these .ie registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .ie delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
1988-01-27
IANA records this date for .ie in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .ie delegation recordCurrent registry total
346,536 .ie domains
The .IE registry publishes a current total alongside its monthly and yearly registry-size series; the live counter changes as names are processed.
.IE registry statisticsRegistry statistics coverage
Monthly, yearly and YoY series
The public .IE statistics include registry size, year-on-year growth and registration-transaction datasets with stated update dates.
.IE registry statisticsBuying path
.ie → offer → checkout
A commercial domain works best when the name, offer and checkout experience read as one coherent promise.
Market pulse
What the .ie 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 · Registry counter accessed Aug 2026
Registry data
Published
one dated registry total; no trend inferred
Current .ie registry total
346.536K
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.
.IE registry statisticsFamiliar in the wild
Who uses .ie?
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 .ie
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 .ie
Confirm the connection requirement and check the matching .com or .co.uk before launch.
- 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 .ie 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 .ie yet. This page does not invent a number. A verified row will appear after the next registrar collection or an admin-approved override; the registrar checkout remains the final source for the exact name, premium status, tax and renewal terms.
Compare the full .ie ownership cost
Compare .ie renewal, transfer and eligibility administration with .co.uk and .com.
Registration options
Where to register a .ie
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.
Bluehost
Recommended firstOur primary global registration option for generic extensions.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Namecheap
A second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.
Last verified 2026-08-15
NameSilo
An independent global option with prices refreshed from its official API; confirm the final cart total before purchase.
Last verified 2026-08-15
HostGator
A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Domain.com
Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Make the tradeoff visible
.ie compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .ie | Strong in its market | Check the exact label | Irish businesses, organisations and Irish audiences | There is no Irish connection |
| .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 .ie name ideas
Generate 25 concise .ie names for Irish businesses, organisations and Irish 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 .ie 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 .ie. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit irish businesses, organisations and irish audiences. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .ie ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.ie questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .ie domain?
.ie is Ireland's country-code top-level domain. It carries a strong local signal and has connection requirements, so verify eligibility and keep Irish service details accurate.
How much does a .ie 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 .ie 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 .ie domain best for?
.ie is strongest for Irish businesses, organisations and Irish audiences. Check the current registry or registrar requirements before purchase and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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