Choose .st when
- Territory organisations
- Initials-based brands
- First or street phrases
- Compact campaigns
.st domain search
Find a .st domain with a reason people can repeat
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .st.
Live .st search
Find your strongest available .st
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .st. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .st?
.st is the country-code top-level domain for São Tomé and Príncipe and is also used for words ending in 'st'. A concise phrase can work, but the operator and purpose should remain clear.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Registration scope
- Open worldwide, first come first served
São Tomé and Príncipe ccTLD; verify current registrar terms and the intended abbreviation.
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
The ST Registry says any corporation or individual worldwide can register an available .st name, subject to its rules and reserved-name policy.
The short answer
Is .st a good domain extension?
Choose .st when the territory or phrase reading improves recall and the name does not create a misleading status claim.
Consider another extension when
- The abbreviation is unexplained
- A generic category extension is clearer
- The address implies official status
Research brief
The .st 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
Country-code TLD
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .st delegation recordRegistration scope
Open worldwide, first come first served
The ST Registry says any corporation or individual worldwide can register an available .st name, subject to its rules and reserved-name policy.
ST Registry termsIANA registration service
nic.st
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .st. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .st delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
whois.nic.st
IANA publishes these .st registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .st delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
1997-11-07
IANA records this date for .st in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .st delegation recordName constraints
1–23 characters; some names reserved
The registry permits one to 23 characters, but reserves one-letter A–Z names and certain São Tomé and Príncipe addresses and functional labels. An available result is still subject to those rules.
ST Registry termsCommunity path
.st → mission → members
For mission-led work, the extension should support—not overstate—the organisation’s purpose and audience.
Registry evidence
Registration facts for .st
A registry has not published a comparable public registration series for this extension. Rather than estimate a total, this page surfaces the most useful verified facts for checking eligibility, registration and lifecycle details.
Verified registry fact
Registration scope
Open worldwide, first come first served
The ST Registry says any corporation or individual worldwide can register an available .st name, subject to its rules and reserved-name policy.
ST Registry termsVerified registry fact
Name constraints
1–23 characters; some names reserved
The registry permits one to 23 characters, but reserves one-letter A–Z names and certain São Tomé and Príncipe addresses and functional labels. An available result is still subject to those rules.
ST Registry termsVerified registry fact
IANA type
Country-code TLD
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .st delegation recordAvailability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .st
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 .st
Say the full phrase aloud and check how the ending is heard in different accents.
- 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 .st domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Price coverage is not available for .st yet. This page does not invent a number. A verified row will appear after the next registrar collection or an admin-approved override; the registrar checkout remains the final source for the exact name, premium status, tax and renewal terms.
Compare the full .st ownership cost
Compare .st renewal with .to and .ws; exact registrar pricing and policy control the purchase.
Registration options
Where to register a .st
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.
Bluehost
Recommended firstOur primary global registration option for generic extensions.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Namecheap
A second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.
Last verified 2026-08-15
NameSilo
An independent global option with prices refreshed from its official API; confirm the final cart total before purchase.
Last verified 2026-08-15
HostGator
A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Domain.com
Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Make the tradeoff visible
.st compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .st | Strong in its market | Check the exact label | São Tomé and Príncipe organisations and initials-based brands | The abbreviation is unexplained |
| .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 .st name ideas
Generate 25 concise .st names for São Tomé and Príncipe organisations and initials-based brands. Keep them natural when spoken, avoid trademarks and forced spellings, and do not claim availability or legal clearance.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .st 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 .st. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit são tomé and príncipe organisations and initials-based brands. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .st ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.st questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .st domain?
.st is the country-code top-level domain for São Tomé and Príncipe and is also used for words ending in 'st'. A concise phrase can work, but the operator and purpose should remain clear.
How much does a .st domain cost?
There is no universal retail price. Compare registration, renewal and transfer pricing for the exact label, then confirm premium status, taxes and eligibility at checkout.
Is FlashDomains the .st 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 .st domain best for?
.st is strongest for São Tomé and Príncipe organisations and initials-based brands. Confirm current registry eligibility and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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