Choose .pro when
- Consultants and independent professionals
- Expert portfolios and credentials
- Professional service firms
.pro domain search
Make a professional service easy to recognize
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .pro.
Live .pro search
Find your strongest available .pro
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .pro. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .pro?
.pro is a restricted generic extension sponsored by Identity Digital Limited. It signals expertise, but it does not independently verify credentials or professional status.
- Type
- Restricted generic top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 2.37M
- Registration context
- 2.37M
Restricted generic TLD historically associated with qualified professionals.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN pro registry transaction report (202604)
30 Apr 2026 · Restricted generic TLD historically associated with qualified professionals.
The short answer
Is .pro a good domain extension?
Choose .pro when the offer is built around a person’s expertise or a professional practice. Publish the relevant credentials and scope so the domain signal is supported by evidence.
Consider another extension when
- The product is a mass-market consumer brand
- The word ‘pro’ would overstate the service level
Research brief
The .pro 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 .pro delegation recordRegistration context
2.37M
30 Apr 2026 · Restricted generic TLD historically associated with qualified professionals.
ICANN pro registry transaction report (202604)Trust path
.pro → expertise → trust
Use a specialist ending only when it matches the service, qualifications and audience expectations behind the name.
Market pulse
How .pro 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
+26.2%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+490K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.pro reported registrations
2.37M
Dated source record
- Earlier1.9M
- Latest2.4M
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 pro registry transaction report (202604)Familiar in the wild
Who uses .pro?
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 .pro
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 .pro
Choose a name that identifies the practice rather than simply adding ‘pro’. The extension already carries that claim.
- 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 .pro domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $3.58 for year one
Renews from $29.49
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.
RegistrarRegisterRenewTransfer
NameSiloSource price table
Register$3.58Renew$29.49Transfer$22.49
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 .pro ownership cost
Confirm current eligibility rules, renewal terms and any premium pricing before printing a .pro address on long-lived materials.
Registration options
Where to register a .pro
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 $3.58 · renew $29.49
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
.pro compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .pro | Professional signal | Good | Experts and consultants | Not a credential |
| .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 .pro name ideas
Generate 20 .pro names for [professional service]. Keep them credible across proposals, email and search results; flag language that implies licensing or certification.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .pro 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 .pro. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit professional services, expertise and portfolios. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .pro ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.pro questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .pro domain?
.pro is a restricted generic extension sponsored by Identity Digital Limited. It signals expertise, but it does not independently verify credentials or professional status.
How much does a .pro 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 .pro 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.
Does .pro prove that someone is licensed?
No. The extension is a positioning signal, not a professional credential. Verify licenses, certifications and claims independently.
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