Choose .su when
- Historical projects
- Legacy communities
- Russian-language brands
- Archival resources
.su domain search
Find a .su domain only when its historical signal is intentional
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .su.
Live .su search
Find your strongest available .su
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .su. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .su?
.su is a legacy country-code top-level domain associated with the former Soviet Union. Its historical and political signal is distinctive, so a buyer should choose it deliberately rather than treating it as a neutral alternative.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Registration scope
- Legacy Soviet Union ccTLD retained for registration; review current policy and audience expectations.
Legacy Soviet Union ccTLD retained for registration; review current policy and audience expectations.
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .su a good domain extension?
Choose .su only when the historical or community context is genuine and the audience understands the signal.
Consider another extension when
- The audience expects a neutral modern TLD
- The historical meaning is accidental
- Current registrar or legal terms are unresolved
Research brief
The .su 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 .su delegation recordRegistration scope
Legacy Soviet Union ccTLD retained for registration; review current policy and audience expectations.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .su delegation recordRegistry path
.su → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Registry context
Registration context for .su
This registry does not publish a comparable public registration series in the cited record. The page shows the verified registration context instead of estimating a total.
Registry signal
Policy checked
Delegation and registration context verified · Current IANA delegation record
Registration terms
See policy
Legacy Soviet Union ccTLD retained for registration; review current policy and audience expectations.
Verified .su registration context
Registry policy
Delegation and live-search facts
This extension has no comparable public registration series in the cited record. The page shows its current registration policy instead of estimating a number.
IANA .su delegation recordAvailability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .su
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 .su
Explain the historical context and test the name with audiences who may read the ending politically or geographically.
- 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 .su 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 .su yet. This page does not invent a number. A verified row will appear after the next registrar collection or an admin-approved override; the partner checkout remains the final source for the exact name, premium status, tax and renewal terms.
Compare the full .su ownership cost
Confirm current registrar availability, renewal and transfer terms before building a long-lived brand on a legacy namespace.
Registration options
Where to register a .su
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.
Bluehost
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Namecheap
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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
.su compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .su | Strong in its market | Check the exact label | historical projects, legacy communities and Russian-language brands | The audience expects a neutral modern TLD |
| .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 .su name ideas
Generate 25 concise .su names for historical projects, legacy communities and Russian-language 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 .su 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 .su. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit historical projects, legacy communities and russian-language brands. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .su ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.su questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .su domain?
.su is a legacy country-code top-level domain associated with the former Soviet Union. Its historical and political signal is distinctive, so a buyer should choose it deliberately rather than treating it as a neutral alternative.
How much does a .su 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 .su 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 .su domain best for?
.su is strongest for historical projects, legacy communities and Russian-language brands. Confirm current registry eligibility and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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