Choose .shop when
- Online stores and direct-to-consumer brands
- Product launches and limited collections
- Marketplaces and retail communities
- Campaigns where shopping intent matters
.shop domain search
Turn a strong name into a storefront
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .shop.
Live .shop search
Find your strongest available .shop
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .shop. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .shop?
.shop is an open generic top-level domain with an immediate commerce signal. It helps visitors understand that a site sells products, but the brand name still needs to be distinctive and the checkout experience must earn trust.
- Type
- Generic top-level domain
- Year-over-year base
- +5.7%
- Reported snapshot
- 4.43M
Open registration
Compared with 3.5M in Q4 2024
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN shop registry transaction report (202604)
The short answer
Is .shop a good domain extension?
Choose .shop when shopping intent is central to the experience and the extension makes the destination obvious. Keep a more neutral domain in mind if the business may expand beyond commerce.
Consider another extension when
- The site is primarily a service, app or editorial property
- The business may move beyond selling products
- The name becomes awkward when followed by .shop
- A matching .com is available at a sensible total cost
Research brief
The .shop 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
GMO Registry, Inc.
The sponsoring organisation is recorded in the IANA root-zone record.
IANA .shop delegation recordIANA registration service
gmoregistry.com
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .shop. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .shop delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
whois.nic.shop · https://rdap.gmoregistry.net/rdap/
IANA publishes these .shop registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .shop delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
2016-05-05
IANA records this date for .shop in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .shop delegation recordPublished registry base
4.43M names
ICANN shop registry transaction report (202604) reports this total at 30 Apr 2026. It is the newest comparable registry measurement available to this page, not an availability or sales signal for a particular name.
ICANN shop registry transaction report (202604)12-month registry movement
+14.2% reported
ICANN shop registry transaction report (202604) compares 4.43M at 30 Apr 2026 with 3.88M in the matching report a year earlier. This is a registry-base comparison, not a claim about registrations today or an individual domain's value.
ICANN shop registry transaction report (202604)Decision path
name.shop → offer → checkout
Registry policy, published market data and registrar checkout prices answer different questions. This guide labels each one separately.
Market pulse
How .shop 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
+14.2%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+550K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.shop reported registrations
4.43M
Dated source record
- Earlier3.9M
- Latest4.4M
The comparison uses two dated registry snapshots. It does not predict availability, new registrations or the price of a specific domain.
ICANN shop registry transaction report (202604)Familiar in the wild
Who uses .shop?
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 .shop
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
Lead with a name that fits .shop
Keep the label short and product-led. Say the full domain aloud so you can hear whether the ending feels like a storefront or an awkward extra word.
- 02
Search the exact label first
Keep the search scoped to this extension, then test the same label across close alternatives before committing to a spelling compromise.
- 03
Check meaning beyond your market
Say the name aloud, review unintended meanings and check trademark risk before treating an available result as a final brand decision.
- 04
Confirm price at checkout
Availability can change quickly. The registrar confirms live availability, premium status, taxes and renewal terms at checkout.
Pricing explained
What does a .shop domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $2.99 for year one
Renews from $38.99
This is the lowest verified provider row, not a recommendation. Verified 2026-08-28. 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$2.99Renew$38.99Transfer$35.99
Standard names only. Prices were source-checked on August 28, 2026; promotional rates, taxes, ICANN fees and premium-name pricing can change at checkout.
Compare the full .shop ownership cost
Store extensions are often promoted around launches and sales seasons. Compare renewal, transfer and any premium-name price before setting customer-facing budgets.
Registration options
Where to register a .shop
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 $2.99 · renew $38.99
Verified 2026-08-28
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
.shop compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .shop | Clear commerce signal | Often strong | Online shops and product launches | Less flexible for non-commerce expansion |
| .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 |
| .site | Clear | Often better | Flexible web projects | Less category-specific than a focused TLD |
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 .shop name ideas
Generate 25 memorable .shop names for [store or product line]. Balance warmth, distinctiveness and easy spelling. Avoid generic marketplace claims, trademark references and availability promises.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .shop names: [paste shortlist]. Assess pronunciation, spelling, category fit, unintended meanings and how naturally each name works in a sentence. 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 .shop. Suggest 20 concise variations that preserve the meaning and suit shopping intent and product discovery. Reject forced spellings, hyphens, numbers and names that need a long explanation. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .shop ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.shop questions
Updated August 12, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .shop domain?
.shop is an open generic top-level domain with an immediate commerce signal. It helps visitors understand that a site sells products, but the brand name still needs to be distinctive and the checkout experience must earn trust.
Who is a .shop domain best for?
.shop is strongest when the name and extension reinforce shopping intent and product discovery. Review the use-case guidance above rather than choosing only on a promotional price.
How much does a .shop domain cost?
There is no universal retail price. Registrars set registration, renewal and transfer prices, and some names are premium. Compare the live registrar terms for the exact name.
Is FlashDomains the .shop registrar?
No. FlashDomains compares availability signals and sends registration actions to a registrar with the searched name filled in. The registrar provides the final availability, eligibility and price confirmation.
Is .shop only for ecommerce?
No, but ecommerce is its clearest use. A content project or service business can register it, yet visitors will reasonably expect a shopping experience.
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