Choose .work when
- Freelancer portfolios
- Career resources
- Professional services
- Work communities
.work domain search
Find a .work name that shows the work itself
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .work.
Live .work search
Find your strongest available .work
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .work. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .work?
.work is a generic extension for work, careers and professional output. It is broad enough for a portfolio or service, so the label should identify the craft, person or audience.
- Type
- Generic top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 728K
- IANA type
- Generic top-level domain
- Registration scope
- Open generic registration for work, careers, portfolios and professional projects.
Open generic registration for work, careers, portfolios and professional projects.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN work 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 .work a good domain extension?
Choose .work when work or professional output is the destination and the site can show examples, contact details and terms.
Consider another extension when
- There is no work or career product
- The label is generic and forgettable
- A specific profession TLD would be clearer
Research brief
The .work 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 .work delegation recordRegistration scope
Open generic registration for work, careers, portfolios and professional projects.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .work delegation recordTrust path
.work → expertise → trust
Use a specialist ending only when it matches the service, qualifications and audience expectations behind the name.
Market pulse
How .work 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
+31.2%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+173K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.work reported registrations
728K
Dated source record
- Earlier555K
- Latest728K
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 work registry transaction report (202604)Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .work
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 .work
Name the skill, audience or project before .work. Show real work and availability rather than a generic motivational page.
- 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 .work domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $2.99 for year one
Renews from $12.99
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.
RegistrarRegisterRenewTransfer
NameSiloSource price table
Register$2.99Renew$12.99Transfer$10.99
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 .work ownership cost
Compare .work renewal with .careers and .pro. Check exact pricing before using the address on invoices or applications.
Registration options
Where to register a .work
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.
NameSilo
Register $2.99 · renew $12.99
Bluehost
AffiliateOur primary global registration partner for generic extensions.
Namecheap
AffiliateA 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
.work compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .work | Category-led | Check the exact label | careers, portfolios, freelancers and professional projects | There is no work or career product |
| .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 .work name ideas
Generate 25 concise .work names for careers, portfolios, freelancers and professional projects. 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 .work 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 .work. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit careers, portfolios, freelancers and professional projects. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .work ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.work questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .work domain?
.work is a generic extension for work, careers and professional output. It is broad enough for a portfolio or service, so the label should identify the craft, person or audience.
How much does a .work 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 .work 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 .work domain best for?
.work is strongest for careers, portfolios, freelancers and professional projects. Confirm current registry eligibility and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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