Choose .works when
- Creative studios
- Maker businesses
- Portfolios
- Production teams
.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.
Live .works search
Find your strongest available .works
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .works. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
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
- Reported snapshot
- 37.0K
- IANA type
- Generic top-level domain
- Sponsoring organisation
- Binky Moon, LLC
Open generic registration for studios, makers, projects and businesses that emphasise work delivered.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN works registry transaction report (202604)
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
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.
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.
IANA type
Generic top-level domain
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .works delegation recordSponsoring organisation
Binky Moon, LLC
IANA records the sponsoring organisation; retail registration is handled by registrars.
IANA .works delegation recordIANA registration service
identity.digital
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .works. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .works delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/
IANA publishes these .works registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .works delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
2014-01-16
IANA records this date for .works in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .works delegation record12-month registry movement
+18.2% reported
ICANN works registry transaction report (202604) reports 37.0K names at 30 Apr 2026, compared with 31.3K in the matching record a year earlier. This is a registry total, not an availability or sales signal for a particular name.
ICANN works registry transaction report (202604)Portfolio path
.works → work → audience
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
+5.7K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.works reported registrations
37.0K
Dated source record
- Earlier31.3K
- Latest37.0K
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.
- 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.
- 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 .works domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $7.99 for year one
Renews from $38.99
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$7.99Renew$38.99Transfer$35.99
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 .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 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 $7.99 · renew $38.99
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
.works compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .works | Flexible and human | Often broad | Studios and portfolios | Needs visible proof |
| .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 .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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