Choose .software when
- Software vendors and product pages
- SaaS directories and tutorials
- Consultancies building software
.software domain search
Name the software, not just the company
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .software.
Live .software search
Find your strongest available .software
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .software. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .software?
.software is a generic extension sponsored by Dog Beach, LLC and managed through Identity Digital. It makes the product category explicit while leaving room for different business models.
- Type
- Top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 53.6K
- Registration context
- 53.6K
Generic TLD for software products, teams and education.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN software registry transaction report (202604)
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD for software products, teams and education.
The short answer
Is .software a good domain extension?
Choose .software when the product itself is software and the category signal helps buyers understand it quickly. A shorter .dev or .app may be a better fit for developer tools or a single application.
Consider another extension when
- The site is not software-led
- The product is better described as an app or developer tool
Research brief
The .software 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
Dog Beach, LLC (Identity Digital)
The IANA delegation record identifies the sponsoring organisation for this extension.
IANA .software delegation recordRegistration context
53.6K
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD for software products, teams and education.
ICANN software registry transaction report (202604)Launch path
.software → certificate → product
Use .software as a clear product signal, then verify certificates, redirects and every hostname before launch.
Market pulse
How .software 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
+9.2%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+4.5K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.software reported registrations
53.6K
Dated source record
- Earlier49.1K
- Latest53.6K
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 software registry transaction report (202604)Familiar in the wild
Who uses .software?
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 .software
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 .software
Choose a label that works as both a company and product name; software businesses often grow beyond one feature.
- 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 .software domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $34.39 for year one
Renews from $41.99
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.
RegistrarRegisterRenewTransfer
NameSiloSource price table
Register$34.39Renew$41.99Transfer$37.99
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 .software ownership cost
Look past the first-year offer and confirm renewal, transfer and premium terms. A product domain is a long-lived brand asset.
Registration options
Where to register a .software
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 $34.39 · renew $41.99
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
.software compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .software | Very clear category signal | Usually good | Software companies | Longer extension than .app |
| .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 .software name ideas
Generate 20 .software names for [product category]. Return names that can work as a product and company, with pronunciation notes and a warning for overly literal or trademark-adjacent options.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .software 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 .software. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit software products and software education. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .software ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.software questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .software domain?
.software is a generic extension sponsored by Dog Beach, LLC and managed through Identity Digital. It makes the product category explicit while leaving room for different business models.
How much does a .software 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 .software 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.
Is .software only for software companies?
It is open, but the extension sets a strong expectation that the site is about software. That can help a product page and confuse an unrelated service.
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