.works domain search

Find a .works name that puts the output first

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

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About this extension

What is .works?

.works is a generic TLD with a flexible, work-led meaning. It can sound active and human, but the label should identify the kind of work visitors will see.

Type
Generic top-level domain

Open generic registration for studios, makers, projects and businesses that emphasise work delivered.

Reported snapshot
74.1K

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

IANA type
Generic top-level domain

Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.

Sponsoring organisation
Binky Moon, LLC

IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.

The short answer

Is .works a good domain extension?

Choose .works when the portfolio or output is the product. For a formal company or a software utility, compare .company, .app or .tools.

Choose .works when

  • Creative studios
  • Maker businesses
  • Portfolios
  • Production teams

Consider another extension when

  • The site has no visible work or portfolio
  • The phrase sounds like a slogan rather than a brand
  • A regulated service needs a more formal signal

Research brief

The .works 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.

Sponsoring organisation

Binky Moon, LLC

IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.

IANA .works delegation record

Public market series

Not comparable

No public, current series was found that can be compared with registry totals; FlashDomains does not manufacture a number.

IANA Root Zone Database

Portfolio path

.works → work → audience

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

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

Market pulse

How .works 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

+18.4%

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

Reported base change

+11K

change in the reported base between dated snapshots

.works reported registrations

74.1K

Dated source record

  1. Earlier62.6K
  2. Latest74.1K

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 works registry transaction report (202604)

Availability without guesswork

How to find a strong available .works

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 .works

    Name the output, discipline or studio and show representative work above the fold. The extension is strongest when visitors can verify the work quickly.

  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 .works domain cost?

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

Lowest verified row: $15.49 for year one

Renews from $38.99

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$15.49Renew$38.99Transfer$35.99

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 .works ownership cost

Compare .works renewals with .studio and .design. Portfolio businesses should also budget for hosting large media and backups.

Registration options

Where to register a .works

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 $15.49 · renew $38.99

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Bluehost

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Our primary global registration partner for generic extensions.

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Namecheap

Affiliate

A second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.

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HostGator

A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.

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Make the tradeoff visible

.works compared with common alternatives

Comparison of .works with alternative domain extensions
ExtensionRecognitionAvailabilityStrongest fitWatch for
.worksFlexible and humanOften broadStudios and portfoliosNeeds visible proof
.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 .works name ideas

Generate 25 .works names for [studio or maker]. Separate craft, software and service interpretations and propose a portfolio navigation for the best three.

Score a shortlist for clarity

Score these possible .works 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 .works. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit studios, makers and work-led brands. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.

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

Direct answers

.works questions

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

What is a .works domain?

.works is a generic TLD with a flexible, work-led meaning. It can sound active and human, but the label should identify the kind of work visitors will see.

How much does a .works 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 .works 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.

What does .works imply?

It can signal work, a studio or a collection of projects. The site's copy and examples should make the intended meaning specific.

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