.mx domain search

Find a .mx domain Mexican customers can recognise as local

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

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About this extension

What is .mx?

.mx is Mexico's country-code top-level domain. It is a concise local signal for Mexican operations and can complement, but not replace, a clear local service and fulfilment promise.

Type
Country-code TLD

Mexico ccTLD; verify current registrar and registrant requirements.

Reported snapshot
1.442597M

Registry statistics accessed Aug 2026 · Registry .MX instant statistics

IANA type
Country-code TLD

Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.

Registration scope
.mx open to any entity

Registry .MX lists direct .mx and .com.mx as available to any individual or organisation, while .org.mx, .edu.mx and .gob.mx have separate eligibility requirements.

The short answer

Is .mx a good domain extension?

Choose .mx when Mexico is the operating market and the shorter local ending helps customers remember the brand.

Choose .mx when

  • Mexican companies
  • Local ecommerce
  • Mexican creators
  • Tourism services

Consider another extension when

  • There is no Mexican operation
  • The label is awkward in Spanish
  • A global address is more appropriate

Research brief

The .mx 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.

Registration scope

.mx open to any entity

Registry .MX lists direct .mx and .com.mx as available to any individual or organisation, while .org.mx, .edu.mx and .gob.mx have separate eligibility requirements.

Registry .MX domain classes

IANA registration service

registry.mx

IANA lists this registration-service destination for .mx. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.

IANA .mx delegation record

Registry lookup endpoint

whois.mx

IANA publishes these .mx registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.

IANA .mx delegation record

Root-zone registration date

1989-02-01

IANA records this date for .mx in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.

IANA .mx delegation record

Registrar workflow

Accredited registrar controls changes

Registry .MX says only the domain's accredited registrar can submit registration, renewal, transfer, restoration and other basic operations to the registry for a permitted status.

Registry .MX general policies

Buying path

.mx → offer → checkout

Commercial fit
.mx → offer → checkoutA commercial domain works best when the name, offer and checkout experience read as one coherent promise.your namesignalcheckout

A commercial domain works best when the name, offer and checkout experience read as one coherent promise.

Market pulse

What the .mx 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 statistics accessed Aug 2026

Registry data

Published

one dated registry total; no trend inferred

Registered names across the .mx namespace

1.442597M

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.

Registry .MX instant statistics

Availability without guesswork

How to find a strong available .mx

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 .mx

    Test Spanish pronunciation and compare .com.mx or .com before choosing the exact namespace.

  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 .mx domain cost?

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

Lowest verified row: $39.99 for year one

Renews from $43.99

This is the lowest verified provider row, not a recommendation. Verified 2026-09-04. 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$39.99Renew$43.99Transfer$38.99

Standard names only. Prices were source-checked on September 4, 2026; promotional rates, taxes, ICANN fees and premium-name pricing can change at checkout.

Compare the full .mx ownership cost

Compare .mx with .com.mx on renewal, transfer and eligibility.

Registration options

Where to register a .mx

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.

Make the tradeoff visible

.mx compared with common alternatives

Comparison of .mx with alternative domain extensions
ExtensionRecognitionAvailabilityStrongest fitWatch for
.mxStrong in its marketCheck the exact labelMexican businesses, services and Spanish-language audiencesThere is no Mexican operation
.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 .mx name ideas

Generate 25 concise .mx names for Mexican businesses, services and Spanish-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 .mx 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 .mx. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit mexican businesses, services and spanish-language audiences. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.

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

Direct answers

.mx questions

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

What is a .mx domain?

.mx is Mexico's country-code top-level domain. It is a concise local signal for Mexican operations and can complement, but not replace, a clear local service and fulfilment promise.

How much does a .mx 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 .mx 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 .mx domain best for?

.mx is strongest for Mexican businesses, services and Spanish-language audiences. Check the current registry or registrar requirements before purchase and make the local or category signal true on the site.