.video domain search

Make the moving image part of the address

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

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About this extension

What is .video?

.video is a generic extension sponsored by Dog Beach, LLC. It tells visitors that moving image is central without fixing the project to one platform or format.

Type
Top-level domain

Generic TLD for video creators, production, streaming and video products.

Reported snapshot
52.6K

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

Registration context
52.6K

30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD for video creators, production, streaming and video products.

The short answer

Is .video a good domain extension?

Choose .video when video is the product or the portfolio. Pair the address with clear rights, privacy and hosting practices; the extension does not guarantee reach or quality.

Choose .video when

  • Video creators and production studios
  • Video hosting and editing tools
  • Channels, festivals and events

Consider another extension when

  • Video is only a minor feature
  • The name could be confused with a specific platform

Research brief

The .video 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 .video delegation record

Launch path

.video → certificate → product

Security ready
.video → certificate → productUse .video as a clear product signal, then verify certificates, redirects and every hostname before launch.name.videocertificateproduct

Use .video as a clear product signal, then verify certificates, redirects and every hostname before launch.

Market pulse

How .video 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

+14.5%

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

Reported base change

+6.7K

change in the reported base between dated snapshots

.video reported registrations

52.6K

Dated source record

  1. Earlier45.9K
  2. Latest52.6K

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 video registry transaction report (202604)

Familiar in the wild

Who uses .video?

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 .video

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 .video

    Choose a label that works across the entire video workflow—production, teaching, hosting or events—unless the project is deliberately narrow.

  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 .video domain cost?

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

Lowest verified row: $27.59 for year one

Renews from $36.49

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$27.59Renew$36.49Transfer$33.99

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 .video ownership cost

Compare renewal and storage/hosting costs separately; video businesses often pay more for delivery than for the domain itself.

Registration options

Where to register a .video

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

.video compared with common alternatives

Comparison of .video with alternative domain extensions
ExtensionRecognitionAvailabilityStrongest fitWatch for
.videoImmediate video signalGoodCreators and video toolsNarrow if the product expands
.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 .video name ideas

Generate 24 .video names for [creator, studio or video product]. Separate production, education and platform ideas; flag names that imply ownership of a third-party channel.

Score a shortlist for clarity

Score these possible .video 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 .video. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit video production, creators and video software. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.

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

Direct answers

.video questions

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

What is a .video domain?

.video is a generic extension sponsored by Dog Beach, LLC. It tells visitors that moving image is central without fixing the project to one platform or format.

How much does a .video 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 .video 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.

Can a video creator use .video as a portfolio?

Yes. It is a clear portfolio and channel signal. Make the creator identity and the type of work visible on the landing page.