.international domain search

Find an .international name for a cross-border audience

Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .international.

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About this extension

What is .international?

.international is a descriptive generic TLD for work spanning national boundaries. It is more formal than .global, so the organisation's countries, partners or programme should be visible.

Type
Generic top-level domain

Open generic registration for international organisations, services and events.

Reported snapshot
55.0K

30 Apr 2026 · ICANN international registry transaction report (202604)

IANA type
Generic top-level domain

Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.

Sponsoring organisation
Binky Moon, LLC

IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.

The short answer

Is .international a good domain extension?

Choose .international when cross-border operation is central and formal language fits the brand. Use .global for a shorter, broader signal or a country TLD for local trust.

Choose .international when

  • International NGOs
  • Cross-border services
  • Global events
  • Trade and education programmes

Consider another extension when

  • The business is local-only
  • The full word makes the URL unwieldy
  • The audience prefers a concise consumer name

Research brief

The .international 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.

Public market series

Not comparable

No public, current series was found that can be compared with registry totals; FlashDomains does not manufacture a number.

IANA Root Zone Database

Community path

.international → mission → members

Purpose fit
.international → mission → membersFor mission-led work, the extension should support—not overstate—the organisation’s purpose and audience.name.internationalmissionmembers

For mission-led work, the extension should support—not overstate—the organisation’s purpose and audience.

Market pulse

How .international 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

+0.8%

Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026

Reported base change

+400

change in the reported base between dated snapshots

.international reported registrations

55.0K

Dated source record

  1. Earlier54.6K
  2. Latest55.0K

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 international registry transaction report (202604)

Availability without guesswork

How to find a strong available .international

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.

  1. 01

    Start with a name that earns .international

    Use a concise label and explain countries, eligibility and support. The full extension is long, so the spoken and mobile experience needs testing.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 .international domain cost?

The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.

Lowest verified row: $22.19 for year one

Renews from $31.49

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.

NameSiloSource price table
Register$22.19Renew$31.49Transfer$28.99

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 .international ownership cost

Compare .international with .global and .org. Longer domains can carry higher transfer friction when used across many campaigns.

Registration options

Where to register a .international

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.

Make the tradeoff visible

.international compared with common alternatives

Comparison of .international with alternative domain extensions
ExtensionRecognitionAvailabilityStrongest fitWatch for
.internationalFormal and explicitOften broadCross-border organisationsLong URL
.comVery highCrowdedBroad commercial and global brandsPremium or awkward remaining names
.orgHighOften betterMission-led and community workMay 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.

Test names in bulk

Generate .international name ideas

Create 20 .international names for [programme or service]. Keep labels short, explain the cross-border proof and flag any confusing country abbreviations.

Score a shortlist for clarity

Score these possible .international 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 .international. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit international organisations and cross-border services. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.

These prompts help generate and evaluate .international ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.

Direct answers

.international questions

Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.

What is a .international domain?

.international is a descriptive generic TLD for work spanning national boundaries. It is more formal than .global, so the organisation's countries, partners or programme should be visible.

How much does a .international 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 .international 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 .international a country domain?

No. IANA classifies it as a generic top-level domain. It is a descriptive signal for cross-border work.