.place domain search

Find a .place name people can locate and remember

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

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About this extension

What is .place?

.place is a generic extension for locations, venues and digital destinations. It is broad, so the label should identify what is there and why someone should visit.

Type
Generic top-level domain

Open generic registration for venues, destinations and useful places online.

Reported snapshot
21.2K

30 Apr 2026 · ICANN place registry transaction report (202604)

IANA type
Generic top-level domain

Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.

Registration scope
Open generic registration for venues, destinations and useful places online.

Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.

The short answer

Is .place a good domain extension?

Choose .place when the address is a genuine destination, venue or community and the location details can stay current.

Choose .place when

  • Local venues
  • Travel destinations
  • Community spaces
  • Digital hubs

Consider another extension when

  • The location is unclear
  • The site implies ownership or official status
  • The business is not place-led

Research brief

The .place 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

Open generic registration for venues, destinations and useful places online.

Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.

IANA .place delegation record

Registry path

.place → registry → web address

Policy checked
.place → registry → web addressThe registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.name.placeregistryweb address

The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.

Market pulse

How .place 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

+7.1%

Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026

Reported base change

+1.4K

change in the reported base between dated snapshots

.place reported registrations

21.2K

Dated source record

  1. Earlier19.8K
  2. Latest21.2K

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 place registry transaction report (202604)

Availability without guesswork

How to find a strong available .place

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 .place

    Put the venue, neighbourhood or audience in the label. Test the URL on mobile and in a spoken direction.

  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 .place domain cost?

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

Lowest verified row: $22.49 for year one

Renews from $22.49

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.

NameSiloSource price table
Register$22.49Renew$22.49Transfer$19.99

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 .place ownership cost

Compare .place renewal with .town and .center; short place words can be premium-priced.

Registration options

Where to register a .place

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 $22.49 · renew $22.49

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Bluehost

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Our primary global registration partner for generic extensions.

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Namecheap

Affiliate

A second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.

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HostGator

A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.

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Domain.com

Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.

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Make the tradeoff visible

.place compared with common alternatives

Comparison of .place with alternative domain extensions
ExtensionRecognitionAvailabilityStrongest fitWatch for
.placeCategory-ledCheck the exact labelvenues, destinations and place-based servicesThe location is unclear
.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 .place name ideas

Generate 25 concise .place names for venues, destinations and place-based services. 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 .place 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 .place. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit venues, destinations and place-based services. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.

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

Direct answers

.place questions

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

What is a .place domain?

.place is a generic extension for locations, venues and digital destinations. It is broad, so the label should identify what is there and why someone should visit.

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

.place is strongest for venues, destinations and place-based services. Check the current registry or registrar requirements before purchase and make the local or category signal true on the site.

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