.run domain search

Find a .run name for the next thing in motion

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

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About this extension

What is .run?

.run is a generic TLD with an active verb at its centre. It can suit a product or project that runs code, events or campaigns, but the label must supply the specific context.

Type
Generic top-level domain

Open generic registration for launches, jobs and fast-moving projects; avoid implying guaranteed performance through the extension alone.

Reported snapshot
276K

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

IANA type
Generic top-level domain

Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.

Sponsoring organisation
Binky Moon, LLC

IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.

The short answer

Is .run a good domain extension?

Choose .run when motion or execution is central to the product. For a stable company identity, compare .app, .dev or .works.

Choose .run when

  • Automation jobs
  • Product launches
  • Run clubs and events
  • Developer commands

Consider another extension when

  • The business is static or formal
  • The verb sounds like a performance guarantee
  • The audience may read it as a temporary campaign

Research brief

The .run 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.

Sponsoring organisation

Binky Moon, LLC

IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.

IANA .run delegation record

Public market series

Not comparable

No public, current series was found that can be compared with registry totals; FlashDomains does not manufacture a number.

IANA Root Zone Database

Launch path

.run → certificate → product

Security ready
.run → certificate → productUse .run as a clear product signal, then verify certificates, redirects and every hostname before launch.name.runcertificateproduct

Use .run as a clear product signal, then verify certificates, redirects and every hostname before launch.

Market pulse

How .run 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

+225.1%

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

Reported base change

+191K

change in the reported base between dated snapshots

.run reported registrations

276K

Dated source record

  1. Earlier85.0K
  2. Latest276K

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 run registry transaction report (202604)

Availability without guesswork

How to find a strong available .run

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 .run

    Specify what is running: a job, a race, a launch or a service. The clearer the label, the less work visitors must do to decode the verb.

  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 .run domain cost?

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

Lowest verified row: $10.09 for year one

Renews from $26.99

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$10.09Renew$26.99Transfer$24.99

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 .run ownership cost

Compare .run against .app and .dev and inspect the renewal amount; short verbs may be priced as premium names.

Registration options

Where to register a .run

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 $10.09 · renew $26.99

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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

.run compared with common alternatives

Comparison of .run with alternative domain extensions
ExtensionRecognitionAvailabilityStrongest fitWatch for
.runActive and modernOften broadExecution and launch projectsTemporary-sounding identity
.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 .run name ideas

Generate 25 .run names for [automation, launch or event]. Separate technical and community interpretations, then reject names that imply guaranteed speed or outcomes.

Score a shortlist for clarity

Score these possible .run 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 .run. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit launches, experiments and developer workflows. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.

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

Direct answers

.run questions

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

What is a .run domain?

.run is a generic TLD with an active verb at its centre. It can suit a product or project that runs code, events or campaigns, but the label must supply the specific context.

How much does a .run 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 .run 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.

What can a .run domain represent?

It can describe software execution, a launch, a race or another active project. The label and page copy should make the specific meaning clear.

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