Choose .win when
- Competitions
- Gaming products
- Achievement communities
- Outcome-led campaigns
.win domain search
Find a .win name that explains what winning means
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .win.
Live .win search
Find your strongest available .win
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .win. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .win?
.win is a generic extension used for competitions, gaming and positive outcome language. It can create a strong call to action, but it must not imply guaranteed financial results or unfair odds.
- Type
- Generic top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 140K
- IANA type
- Generic top-level domain
- Registration scope
- Open generic registration for competitions, victories and positive brand messages.
Open generic registration for competitions, victories and positive brand messages.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN win registry transaction report (202604)
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .win a good domain extension?
Choose .win when the product has a clear, honest success condition and the site can explain terms, eligibility and risk.
Consider another extension when
- The name implies guaranteed profit
- Terms and eligibility are hidden
- The brand needs a neutral professional identity
Research brief
The .win 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
Generic top-level domain
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .win delegation recordRegistration scope
Open generic registration for competitions, victories and positive brand messages.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .win delegation recordIANA registration service
nic.win
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .win. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .win delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
whois.nic.win · https://rdap.nic.win/
IANA publishes these .win registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .win delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
2015-02-05
IANA records this date for .win in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .win delegation record12-month registry movement
+47.2% reported
ICANN win registry transaction report (202604) reports 140K names at 30 Apr 2026, compared with 95.1K in the matching record a year earlier. This is a registry total, not an availability or sales signal for a particular name.
ICANN win registry transaction report (202604)Registry path
.win → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Market pulse
How .win 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
+46.9%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+44.9K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.win reported registrations
140K
Dated source record
- Earlier95.1K
- Latest140K
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 win registry transaction report (202604)Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .win
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 .win
State what a user can actually win and publish rules, odds or limitations; do not let the ending make a financial promise.
- 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 .win domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $5.25 for year one
Renews from $6.25
This is the lowest verified provider row, not a recommendation. Verified 2026-09-04. 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$5.25Renew$6.25Transfer$4.75
Standard names only. Prices were source-checked on September 4, 2026; promotional rates, taxes, ICANN fees and premium-name pricing can change at checkout.
Compare the full .win ownership cost
Compare .win renewal with .games and .vip. Check gambling, promotion and registrar restrictions before purchase.
Registration options
Where to register a .win
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.
NameSilo
Register $5.25 · renew $6.25
Verified 2026-09-04
Bluehost
Our primary global registration option for generic extensions.
Namecheap
A 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
.win compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .win | Category-led | Check the exact label | competitions, achievements and outcome-led brands | The name implies guaranteed profit |
| .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 .win name ideas
Generate 25 concise .win names for competitions, achievements and outcome-led 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 .win 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 .win. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit competitions, achievements and outcome-led brands. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .win ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.win questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .win domain?
.win is a generic extension used for competitions, gaming and positive outcome language. It can create a strong call to action, but it must not imply guaranteed financial results or unfair odds.
How much does a .win 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 .win 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 .win domain best for?
.win is strongest for competitions, achievements and outcome-led brands. Confirm current registry eligibility and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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