Choose .mobi when
- Mobile services and apps
- Mobile guides and campaigns
- Legacy mobile brands with existing recognition
.mobi domain search
Give a mobile project a memorable .mobi address
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .mobi.
Live .mobi search
Find your strongest available .mobi
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .mobi. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .mobi?
.mobi is a generic extension sponsored by Identity Digital Limited. Its mobile wording remains clear, although responsive design means a separate mobile namespace is no longer technically necessary.
- Type
- Top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 825K
- Registration context
- 825K
Generic TLD created for mobile-oriented sites; modern responsive sites are not required to use it.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN mobi registry transaction report (202604)
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD created for mobile-oriented sites; modern responsive sites are not required to use it.
The short answer
Is .mobi a good domain extension?
Choose .mobi when the mobile-first identity is part of the brand or campaign. Do not use it as a substitute for responsive design, accessibility or performance work.
Consider another extension when
- You need one neutral primary domain for every device
- The mobile signal would date the brand
Research brief
The .mobi 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
Identity Digital Limited
The IANA delegation record identifies the sponsoring organisation for this extension.
IANA .mobi delegation recordRegistration context
825K
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD created for mobile-oriented sites; modern responsive sites are not required to use it.
ICANN mobi registry transaction report (202604)Registry path
.mobi → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Market pulse
How .mobi 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
+60.3%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+311K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.mobi reported registrations
825K
Dated source record
- Earlier514K
- Latest825K
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 mobi registry transaction report (202604)Familiar in the wild
Who uses .mobi?
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 .mobi
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 .mobi
Test the same experience on current phones; a .mobi address should support a mobile experience rather than merely describe one.
- 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 .mobi domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $7.25 for year one
Renews from $55.99
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$7.25Renew$55.99Transfer$42.75
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 .mobi ownership cost
Compare renewal cost with .app and .site. A mobile-specific domain can be useful as a campaign address even when it is not your primary domain.
Registration options
Where to register a .mobi
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 $7.25 · renew $55.99
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
.mobi compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .mobi | Mobile-specific | Good | Mobile services and campaigns | Not a substitute for responsive design |
| .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 .mobi name ideas
Generate 20 .mobi names for [mobile service]. Prefer short, tap-friendly words and test how each sounds in an app-install or SMS campaign.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .mobi 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 .mobi. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit mobile-first products and compact web experiences. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .mobi ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.mobi questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .mobi domain?
.mobi is a generic extension sponsored by Identity Digital Limited. Its mobile wording remains clear, although responsive design means a separate mobile namespace is no longer technically necessary.
How much does a .mobi 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 .mobi 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.
Do I need .mobi for a mobile-friendly website?
No. Responsive design works on any extension. .mobi is a branding choice for a mobile-first destination, not a technical requirement.
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