Choose .nu when
- Niue organisations
- Now-oriented services
- Nordic phrase brands
- Compact campaigns
.nu domain search
Find a .nu domain that makes 'now' or Niue obvious
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .nu.
Live .nu search
Find your strongest available .nu
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .nu. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .nu?
.nu is Niue's country-code top-level domain and is also read as 'now' in Scandinavian languages. The intended reading should be explicit because international audiences may interpret it differently.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- Reported snapshot
- 203.817K
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Registration scope
- Open through Internetstiftelsen registrars
Niue ccTLD managed through the .nu registry; verify current registrar terms.
5 Aug 2026 · Internetstiftelsen .nu active-domain series
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
The Swedish Internet Foundation says anyone may register an available .nu name through one of its registrars, subject to its terms and blocked-name list. The registrar also has its own customer terms.
The short answer
Is .nu a good domain extension?
Choose .nu when Niue or a natural 'now' phrase strengthens the brand and the operator can explain the ending.
Consider another extension when
- The abbreviation is unexplained
- There is no relevant territory or phrase context
- A clearer action extension is available
Research brief
The .nu 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.
IANA type
Country-code TLD
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .nu delegation recordRegistration scope
Open through Internetstiftelsen registrars
The Swedish Internet Foundation says anyone may register an available .nu name through one of its registrars, subject to its terms and blocked-name list. The registrar also has its own customer terms.
Internetstiftelsen .nu termsIANA registration service
internetstiftelsen.se
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .nu. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .nu delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
whois.iis.nu
IANA publishes these .nu registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .nu delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
1997-06-20
IANA records this date for .nu in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .nu delegation recordName rules
1–63 characters with supported IDNs
Internetstiftelsen allows .nu names from one to 63 characters and supports specified Nordic and Western European characters. A German sharp s is not registrable in .nu and must be written as ss.
Internetstiftelsen .nu termsCommunity path
.nu → mission → members
For mission-led work, the extension should support—not overstate—the organisation’s purpose and audience.
Market pulse
What the .nu 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 · 5 Aug 2026
Registry data
Published
one dated registry total; no trend inferred
Active .nu domains
203.817K
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.
Internetstiftelsen .nu active-domain seriesAvailability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .nu
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 .nu
Test the phrase with Nordic and English-speaking users, and check the matching .com before launch.
- 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 .nu domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Price coverage is not available for .nu yet. This page does not invent a number. A verified row will appear after the next registrar collection or an admin-approved override; the registrar checkout remains the final source for the exact name, premium status, tax and renewal terms.
Compare the full .nu ownership cost
Compare .nu renewal and transfer with .now and .me.
Registration options
Where to register a .nu
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.
Bluehost
Recommended firstOur primary global registration option for generic extensions.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Namecheap
A second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.
Last verified 2026-08-15
NameSilo
An independent global option with prices refreshed from its official API; confirm the final cart total before purchase.
Last verified 2026-08-15
HostGator
A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Domain.com
Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Make the tradeoff visible
.nu compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .nu | Strong in its market | Check the exact label | Niue organisations and concise now-oriented brand phrases | The abbreviation is unexplained |
| .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 .nu name ideas
Generate 25 concise .nu names for Niue organisations and concise now-oriented brand phrases. 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 .nu 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 .nu. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit niue organisations and concise now-oriented brand phrases. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .nu ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.nu questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .nu domain?
.nu is Niue's country-code top-level domain and is also read as 'now' in Scandinavian languages. The intended reading should be explicit because international audiences may interpret it differently.
How much does a .nu 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 .nu 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 .nu domain best for?
.nu is strongest for Niue organisations and concise now-oriented brand phrases. Confirm current registry eligibility and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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