Choose .science when
- Research groups
- Science newsletters
- Public education projects
- Data and experiment platforms
.science domain search
Find a .science domain that makes evidence the headline
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .science.
Live .science search
Find your strongest available .science
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .science. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .science?
.science is a generic TLD operated by dot Science Limited. It gives research and science communication projects a direct category signal, but the content should support that promise with clear sourcing.
- Type
- Generic top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 12.0K
- IANA type
- Generic top-level domain
- Sponsoring organisation
- dot Science Limited
Open generic registration for science communication, research and education; verify institutional naming rules separately.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN science registry transaction report (202604)
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.
The short answer
Is .science a good domain extension?
Choose .science for an evidence-led project, lab or educational resource. It is less suitable for a general company whose connection to science is incidental.
Consider another extension when
- The content is primarily commercial without research context
- Claims cannot be sourced clearly
- A university policy requires a different domain
Research brief
The .science 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
Generic top-level domain
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .science delegation recordSponsoring organisation
dot Science Limited
IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.
IANA .science delegation recordIANA registration service
nic.science
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .science. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .science delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
whois.nic.science · https://rdap.nic.science/
IANA publishes these .science registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .science delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
2014-10-23
IANA records this date for .science in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .science delegation record12-month registry movement
+0.8% reported
ICANN science registry transaction report (202604) reports 12.0K names at 30 Apr 2026, compared with 11.9K in the matching record a year earlier. This is a registry total, not an availability or sales signal for a particular name.
ICANN science registry transaction report (202604)Trust path
.science → expertise → trust
Use a specialist ending only when it matches the service, qualifications and audience expectations behind the name.
Market pulse
How .science 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
+0.8%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+100
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.science reported registrations
12.0K
Dated source record
- Earlier11.9K
- Latest12.0K
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 science registry transaction report (202604)Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .science
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 .science
Let the label identify the question, field or project. Avoid implying peer review, accreditation or scientific certainty solely through the extension.
- 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 .science domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $11.99 for year one
Renews from $11.99
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$11.99Renew$11.99Transfer$10.99
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 .science ownership cost
Check registration and renewal pricing against .org and .info. Add budget for privacy, email and any research-specific hosting separately.
Registration options
Where to register a .science
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 $11.99 · renew $11.99
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
.science compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .science | Clear category signal | Often broad | Research and education | Evidence and credibility burden |
| .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 .science name ideas
Suggest 20 .science names for [research or education project]. For each, propose a plain-language promise and a fact-checking note; never imply accreditation.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .science 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 .science. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit research, science communication and education. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .science ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.science questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .science domain?
.science is a generic TLD operated by dot Science Limited. It gives research and science communication projects a direct category signal, but the content should support that promise with clear sourcing.
How much does a .science 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 .science 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 .science prove a site is scientific?
No. It is a generic domain category. The site's methods, sources and editorial standards establish credibility.
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