Cost Breakdown
Domain Name Cost in 2026
How much does a domain name cost in 2026? Registration, renewal, premium domains, and privacy protection pricing from top registrars.
Updated March 2026
Domain Name Cost in 2026
Standard Domain Pricing
| Extension | Registration | Annual Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| .com | $10–$15 | $12–$18 |
| .net | $12–$18 | $15–$20 |
| .org | $10–$15 | $12–$18 |
| .io | $35–$60 | $35–$60 |
| .co | $25–$40 | $25–$40 |
| .ai | $70–$100 | $70–$100 |
Top Registrars (2026)
- Namecheap — .com from $9.98/year, renewal $13.98
- Google Domains (now Squarespace) — .com $12/year
- GoDaddy — .com from $0.01 (promo) → $21.99/year renewal
- Cloudflare Registrar — .com at cost ($9.15/year), no markup
WHOIS Privacy Protection
Most registrars charge $3–$15/year for WHOIS privacy. Cloudflare and Namecheap include it free.
Premium Domains
Short, memorable .com domains can cost $1,000–$1,000,000+. Use Namecheap Marketplace or Sedo to search available premium domains.
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