.studio domain search

Give a creative practice a studio of its own

Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .studio.

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About this extension

What is .studio?

.studio is a generic extension sponsored by Dog Beach, LLC. It suggests a place where focused creative work is made, whether the output is design, audio, video or software.

Type
Top-level domain

Generic TLD for creative studios, production teams and focused workspaces.

Reported snapshot
371K

30 Apr 2026 · ICANN studio registry transaction report (202604)

Registration context
371K

30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD for creative studios, production teams and focused workspaces.

The short answer

Is .studio a good domain extension?

Choose .studio when the practice or workspace is the brand. It is especially useful when a creative business may span more than one medium.

Choose .studio when

  • Design and creative studios
  • Audio, film and production teams
  • Independent makers and agencies

Consider another extension when

  • The company needs a formal corporate signal
  • The work is primarily a software product

Research brief

The .studio 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 .studio delegation record

Portfolio path

.studio → work → audience

Creative fit
.studio → work → audienceMake the ending do useful descriptive work, while the name stays easy to say, spell and share.name.studioworkaudience

Make the ending do useful descriptive work, while the name stays easy to say, spell and share.

Market pulse

How .studio 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

+38.7%

Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026

Reported base change

+103K

change in the reported base between dated snapshots

.studio reported registrations

371K

Dated source record

  1. Earlier268K
  2. Latest371K

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 studio registry transaction report (202604)

Familiar in the wild

Who uses .studio?

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 .studio

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.

  1. 01

    Start with a name that earns .studio

    Decide whether the label should sound like a physical place, a team or a personal practice, then test it with the actual audience.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 .studio domain cost?

The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.

Lowest verified row: $29.99 for year one

Renews from $40.99

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.

NameSiloSource price table
Register$29.99Renew$40.99Transfer$34.99

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 .studio ownership cost

Compare renewal and transfer pricing with .design and .media; creative domains are often retained for many years.

Registration options

Where to register a .studio

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.

Make the tradeoff visible

.studio compared with common alternatives

Comparison of .studio with alternative domain extensions
ExtensionRecognitionAvailabilityStrongest fitWatch for
.studioWarm creative signalGoodStudios and productionMay imply a physical space
.comVery highCrowdedBroad commercial and global brandsPremium or awkward remaining names
.orgHighOften betterMission-led and community workMay 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.

Test names in bulk

Generate .studio name ideas

Create 24 .studio names for [creative practice]. Separate intimate, production and multidisciplinary directions and explain what each name leads a visitor to expect.

Score a shortlist for clarity

Score these possible .studio 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 .studio. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit creative practices, production and focused workspaces. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.

These prompts help generate and evaluate .studio ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.

Direct answers

.studio questions

Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.

What is a .studio domain?

.studio is a generic extension sponsored by Dog Beach, LLC. It suggests a place where focused creative work is made, whether the output is design, audio, video or software.

How much does a .studio 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 .studio 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 .studio only for artists?

No. It can suit design, software, audio, video, consulting and other focused practices. The word suggests a place or team dedicated to making something.