Choose .il when
- Israeli companies
- Local ecommerce
- Israeli creators
- Technology services
.il domain search
Find an .il domain for an Israel-first service
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .il.
Live .il search
Find your strongest available .il
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .il. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .il?
.il is Israel's country-code top-level domain. It is a local signal for Israeli operations, and the organisation should keep language, location and current legal requirements clear.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- Reported snapshot
- 297.348K
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Registration scope
- Israel ccTLD; verify current registrar and registrant requirements.
Israel ccTLD; verify current registrar and registrant requirements.
Registry counter accessed Aug 2026 · Israel Internet Association registry homepage
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .il a good domain extension?
Choose .il when Israel is central to the operation and local recognition helps customers place the service.
Consider another extension when
- There is no Israeli operation
- The audience or language is undefined
- A global identity needs a neutral primary domain
Research brief
The .il 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 .il delegation recordRegistration scope
Israel ccTLD; verify current registrar and registrant requirements.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .il delegation recordIANA registration service
isoc.org.il
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .il. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .il delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
whois.isoc.org.il
IANA publishes these .il registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .il delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
1985-10-24
IANA records this date for .il in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .il delegation recordRegistration route
ISOC-IL accredited registrar required
ISOC-IL says direct registry applications have not been accepted since November 2016. Registrations under its listed .il extensions are made through accredited registrars, whose services and prices should be compared.
Israel Internet Association registration guideRestricted .il zones
Public and accredited institutions only
ISOC-IL lists .muni.il, .k12.il, .net.il and .ac.il among the extensions that are not open to the general public; eligibility depends on the specific category.
Israel Internet Association registration guideBuying path
.il → offer → checkout
A commercial domain works best when the name, offer and checkout experience read as one coherent promise.
Market pulse
What the .il 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
Registered names in Israel's .il namespace
297.348K
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.
Israel Internet Association registry homepageAvailability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .il
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 .il
Test Hebrew and Latin forms, confirm the exact namespace and check the matching .com for confusion.
- 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 .il 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 .il 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 .il ownership cost
Compare .il renewal and transfer with .com and other regional options.
Registration options
Where to register a .il
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
.il compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .il | Strong in its market | Check the exact label | Israeli businesses, services and Hebrew- or English-language audiences | There is no Israeli 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 .il name ideas
Generate 25 concise .il names for Israeli businesses, services and Hebrew- or English-language 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 .il 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 .il. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit israeli businesses, services and hebrew- or english-language audiences. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .il ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.il questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .il domain?
.il is Israel's country-code top-level domain. It is a local signal for Israeli operations, and the organisation should keep language, location and current legal requirements clear.
How much does a .il 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 .il 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 .il domain best for?
.il is strongest for Israeli businesses, services and Hebrew- or English-language audiences. Confirm current registry eligibility and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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