Choose .network when
- Network infrastructure and connectivity
- Professional member networks
- Technical communities and events
.network domain search
Connect a network product to the right name
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .network.
Live .network search
Find your strongest available .network
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .network. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .network?
.network is a generic extension sponsored by Binky Moon, LLC. It can describe both technical networks and human networks, giving the label room to define the brand.
- Type
- Top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 79.4K
- Registration context
- 79.4K
Generic TLD for networks, connectivity and community infrastructure.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN network registry transaction report (202604)
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD for networks, connectivity and community infrastructure.
The short answer
Is .network a good domain extension?
Choose .network when connection is the product story—technical, professional or community-based. If the business sells a single app, a more focused extension may convert more clearly.
Consider another extension when
- The service is a standalone consumer app
- The name creates ambiguity between people and infrastructure
Research brief
The .network 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
Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital)
The IANA delegation record identifies the sponsoring organisation for this extension.
IANA .network delegation recordRegistration context
79.4K
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD for networks, connectivity and community infrastructure.
ICANN network registry transaction report (202604)IANA registration service
identity.digital
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .network. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .network delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/
IANA publishes these .network registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .network delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
2014-08-18
IANA records this date for .network in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .network delegation record12-month registry movement
−4.1% reported
ICANN network registry transaction report (202604) reports 79.4K names at 30 Apr 2026, compared with 82.8K in the matching record a year earlier. This is a registry total, not an availability or sales signal for a particular name.
ICANN network registry transaction report (202604)Registry path
.network → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Market pulse
How .network 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
−4.1%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
−3.4K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.network reported registrations
79.4K
Dated source record
- Earlier82.8K
- Latest79.4K
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 network registry transaction report (202604)Familiar in the wild
Who uses .network?
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 .network
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 .network
Decide whether you mean people, infrastructure or both, then choose a label that removes the ambiguity.
- 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 .network domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $7.99 for year one
Renews from $34.99
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.
RegistrarRegisterRenewTransfer
NameSiloSource price table
Register$7.99Renew$34.99Transfer$31.99
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 .network ownership cost
Compare standard and renewal rates across registrars; broad infrastructure terms can have name-specific premium pricing.
Registration options
Where to register a .network
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.
NameSilo
Register $7.99 · renew $34.99
Verified 2026-09-04
Bluehost
Our primary global registration option for generic extensions.
Namecheap
A 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
.network compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .network | Clear connection signal | Good | Networks and communities | People versus infrastructure ambiguity |
| .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 .network name ideas
Generate 25 .network names for [technical network or member community]. Produce separate human-network and infrastructure lists, with a one-line explanation of the signal each name sends.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .network 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 .network. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit connectivity, infrastructure and communities. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .network ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.network questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .network domain?
.network is a generic extension sponsored by Binky Moon, LLC. It can describe both technical networks and human networks, giving the label room to define the brand.
How much does a .network 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 .network 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 community use .network?
Yes. The extension can describe a professional or social network as well as technical infrastructure. Make the site’s purpose explicit in the title and homepage copy.
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