What Domain Extensions and Prices Does Whois.com Offer for Registration?

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Whois.com shows a set of promotional starting prices for selected domain extensions on its homepage, ranging from $1.18 for .space to $9.88 for .cn. These are entry prices for the first registration term, and the actual amount you pay at checkout can differ once renewal rates, multi-year terms, or add-on services are applied. Use the "View all" link on the site to see the full list of registrable extensions beyond the handful featured.

Featured Extensions and Starting Prices

The homepage highlights these extensions with advertised starting prices:

Extension Starting Price
.space $1.18
.fun $1.48
.icu $1.48
.shop $1.88
.top $1.98
.cn $9.88

These figures are the lowest advertised entry points, not flat rates. A .space domain at $1.18 is a promotional first-year price; the renewal cost for subsequent years is typically higher and is shown during checkout.

Why the Prices Differ So Much

The spread from $1.18 to $9.88 reflects how registries price different top-level domains:

  • New generic extensions like .space, .fun, .icu, .top, and .shop are often discounted heavily in the first year to attract registrations. They carry lower wholesale costs and compete on volume.
  • Country-code extensions like .cn carry different registry rules and pricing structures, which is why .cn sits at the higher end of this list.
  • Renewal vs. first-year pricing: the advertised price usually applies to year one only. Budget for the renewal rate, which you can confirm before completing a purchase.

How to Check the Full List and Confirm Your Price

  1. Go to the domain search area on the homepage ("Find the perfect domain name").
  2. Enter your desired name and run the search.
  3. The results page shows which extensions are available for that name and the price for each.
  4. Select "View all" to expand the complete list of registrable extensions.
  5. Add your chosen domain to the cart and proceed to checkout, where the final price — including any term length or add-ons — is displayed before payment.

The price you see at checkout is the one that governs the transaction. Homepage prices are indicative starting points.

What Else Comes With a Registration

Whois.com bundles free domain services with registrations, including DNS management and domain forwarding, plus 24/7 support. These are included rather than priced separately, so they don't change the extension price but do affect overall value.

Practical Notes Before You Buy

  • Treat every advertised price as a first-term promotional rate until checkout confirms otherwise.
  • Compare the renewal price, not just the first-year price, if you plan to keep the domain long term.
  • Availability depends on the specific name you want; a cheap extension is only useful if your preferred name is free in it.
  • If your priority is a low entry cost, the new generic extensions (.space, .fun, .icu) are the cheapest shown. If you need a country-specific identity, expect to pay more, as with .cn.