Choose .link when
- Link-in-bio and short-link tools
- Partnerships and referral hubs
- Resource directories and integrations
.link domain search
Make the link part of the brand
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .link.
Live .link search
Find your strongest available .link
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .link. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .link?
.link is a generic extension sponsored by Nova Registry Ltd. Its meaning is action-oriented and useful for products that connect people, pages, resources or services.
- Type
- Top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 610K
- Registration context
- 610K
Generic TLD for links, routing, profiles and connected resources.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN link registry transaction report (202604)
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD for links, routing, profiles and connected resources.
The short answer
Is .link a good domain extension?
Choose .link when connection or routing is central to the product. For an ordinary company homepage, the ending may sound like a utility rather than a primary brand.
Consider another extension when
- The business needs a premium corporate tone
- Visitors might mistake the domain for a temporary redirect
Research brief
The .link 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
Nova Registry Ltd.
The IANA delegation record identifies the sponsoring organisation for this extension.
IANA .link delegation recordRegistration context
610K
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD for links, routing, profiles and connected resources.
ICANN link registry transaction report (202604)Registry path
.link → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Market pulse
How .link 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
+20.1%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+103K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.link reported registrations
610K
Dated source record
- Earlier507K
- Latest610K
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 link registry transaction report (202604)Familiar in the wild
Who uses .link?
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 .link
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 .link
Check how the name looks when it is preceded by ‘https://’ and spoken as a call to action; the ending should complete the phrase.
- 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 .link domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $8.59 for year one
Renews from $8.59
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$8.59Renew$8.59Transfer$7.75
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 .link ownership cost
Compare the exact registration, renewal and transfer amounts; link-related keywords can be premium even when the extension is broadly available.
Registration options
Where to register a .link
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 $8.59 · renew $8.59
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
.link compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .link | Action-oriented | Good | Link and routing products | May sound like a utility URL |
| .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 .link name ideas
Generate 24 .link names for [link or referral product]. Use route, bridge and signal concepts, then score whether each sounds like a durable brand or a temporary redirect.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .link 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 .link. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit link tools, profiles and connected services. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .link ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.link questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .link domain?
.link is a generic extension sponsored by Nova Registry Ltd. Its meaning is action-oriented and useful for products that connect people, pages, resources or services.
How much does a .link 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 .link 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.
Can a .link domain be a main website?
Yes, but visitors will expect the site to connect, route or organize something. That expectation is helpful for link products and less natural for unrelated businesses.
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