Choose .show when
- Live shows
- Events and festivals
- Product demos
- Entertainment projects
.show domain search
Find a .show name that gives the audience a reason to arrive
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .show.
Live .show search
Find your strongest available .show
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .show. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .show?
.show is a generic extension for performances, programmes, events and demonstrations. The word is broad, so the name and schedule should identify what is actually being shown.
- Type
- Generic top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 18.7K
- IANA type
- Generic top-level domain
- Registration scope
- Open generic registration for performances, events, product demonstrations and shows.
Open generic registration for performances, events, product demonstrations and shows.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN show registry transaction report (202604)
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .show a good domain extension?
Choose .show when a recurring performance, broadcast or product demonstration is the destination. Use a more specific category when the audience needs immediate context.
Consider another extension when
- There is no show or programme
- Dates and venue information are not maintained
- The name implies a broadcaster or official event
Research brief
The .show 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 .show delegation recordRegistration scope
Open generic registration for performances, events, product demonstrations and shows.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .show delegation recordIANA registration service
identity.digital
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .show. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .show delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/
IANA publishes these .show registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .show delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
2015-04-09
IANA records this date for .show in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .show delegation record12-month registry movement
+1.6% reported
ICANN show registry transaction report (202604) reports 18.7K names at 30 Apr 2026, compared with 18.4K in the matching record a year earlier. This is a registry total, not an availability or sales signal for a particular name.
ICANN show registry transaction report (202604)Registry path
.show → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Market pulse
How .show 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
+1.8%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+300
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.show reported registrations
18.7K
Dated source record
- Earlier18.4K
- Latest18.7K
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 show registry transaction report (202604)Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .show
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 .show
Add the show, audience or location to the label when possible. A clear schedule and ticket or viewing path should appear immediately on the page.
- 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 .show domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $18.99 for year one
Renews from $44.49
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$18.99Renew$44.49Transfer$39.99
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 .show ownership cost
Check the recurring .show cost and compare it with .live and .events. Premium classification can apply to a short event word even when the extension is open.
Registration options
Where to register a .show
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 $18.99 · renew $44.49
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
.show compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .show | Category-led | Check the exact label | performances, events and presentation-led projects | There is no show or programme |
| .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 .show name ideas
Generate 25 concise .show names for performances, events and presentation-led projects. Keep each label natural when spoken, avoid trademarks and forced spellings, and do not claim availability, legal clearance or financial value.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .show 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 .show. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit performances, events and presentation-led projects. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .show ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.show questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .show domain?
.show is a generic extension for performances, programmes, events and demonstrations. The word is broad, so the name and schedule should identify what is actually being shown.
How much does a .show domain cost?
There is no universal retail price. Compare first-year, renewal and transfer pricing for the exact label, then confirm premium status, taxes and eligibility at registrar checkout.
Is FlashDomains the .show 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 .show domain best for?
.show is strongest for performances, events and presentation-led projects. The extension is a context signal, so publish the evidence, service details and operator identity that make that signal credible.
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