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#9 of 11 RegistrarsICANN IANA #69
Hover
Tucows-backed registrar focused on simplicity and zero checkout upsells.
5858/100
Trustpilot 4.4★ (1,410 reviews)Visit HoverDirect official link · $0.18 ICANN included
3-Year Win Leader0 TLDsCheapest 3-year total among tracked endings
Renewal Trap Count6 TrapsEndings with renewal > 2x intro
WHOIS Privacy PolicyFree ForeverIdentity masking on registry records
Pricing ModelPremium No-Upsell RetailHeadquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Capabilities & Transparency Audit
Hover Services & Infrastructure
Hover prioritizes clean design and customer service with zero checkout upsells. However, both initial registration and renewal prices are noticeably higher than wholesale discount alternatives.
Clean No-Upsell UI✓ Included
No ads or cart popups
Free WHOIS Privacy✓ Included
Included on all eligible extensions
DNSSEC Support✓ Included
Supported via advanced DNS tab
Free Email Forwarding✕ Not Included
Only paid email mailboxes available
Two-Factor Authentication✓ Included
TOTP authenticator app
Developer REST API✕ Not Included
No public consumer API
Custom External Nameservers✓ Included
Custom nameservers supported
✓ Hover Strengths
- Zero checkout upsells
- Free WHOIS privacy & ICANN fee included
✕ Trade-offs & Limitations
- Base registration and renewal prices are 25%–40% above wholesale
Ecosystem & Services
Hover Add-on Products & Ancillary Services
Compare email hosting, managed WordPress, domain transfers, and developer tools offered by Hover.
emailAd-Free
Clean Custom Domain Email
Simple, private, ad-free email mailboxes on your custom domain with generous mailbox quotas.
Direct AccessVisit Service
transfer1-Year Ext
Zero-Hassle Domain Transfer
Move domains to Hover clean, uncluttered interface with 10% off using code HOVERWELCOME.
Live Registrar Catalog
Hover Domain Pricing (All Endings)
First-year, renewal, transfer, and 3-year costs with the mandatory $0.18 ICANN fee included.
Hover Pricing Ledger(24 of 24 endings)
| Ending | 1st Year | Renewal | Transfer | 3-Year Total ↑ | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .de | $9.99 | $11.99/year | $9.99 | $33.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .uk | $9.99 | $11.99/year | $9.99 | $33.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .xyz | $12.99 | $16.99/year | $12.99 | $46.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .org | $13.99 | $16.99/year | $13.99 | $47.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .ca | $14.99 | $17.99/year | $14.99 | $50.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .com | $14.99 | $17.99/year | $14.99 | $50.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .net | $15.99 | $18.99/year | $15.99 | $53.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .cc | $14.99 | $19.99/year | $14.99 | $54.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .dev | $16.99 | $21.99/year | $16.99 | $60.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .app | $17.99 | $21.99/year | $17.99 | $61.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .me | $14.99intro rate | $24.99/year | $19.99 | $64.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .run | $11.99intro rate | $26.99/year | $22.99 | $65.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .cloud⚠ Renewal spike (+131%) | $12.99intro rate | $29.99/year | $24.99 | $72.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .agency⚠ Renewal spike (+146%) | $12.99intro rate | $31.99/year | $26.99 | $76.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .co⚠ Renewal spike (+147%) | $14.99intro rate | $36.99/year | $29.99 | $88.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .tools⚠ Renewal spike (+167%) | $14.99intro rate | $39.99/year | $34.99 | $94.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .shop⚠ Renewal spike (+330%) | $9.99intro rate | $42.99/year | $34.99 | $95.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .tv | $34.99 | $39.99/year | $34.99 | $114.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .sh | $39.99 | $44.99/year | $39.99 | $129.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .tech⚠ Renewal spike (+334%) | $14.99intro rate | $64.99/year | $54.99 | $144.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .vc | $44.99 | $49.99/year | $44.99 | $144.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .io | $49.99 | $64.99/year | $49.99 | $179.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .gg | $69.99 | $74.99/year | $69.99 | $219.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .ai | $89.99 | $94.99/year | $89.99 | $279.97incl. ICANN | Register |
All prices include the mandatory $0.18 ICANN fee where applicable. Quotes synchronized directly from today's pricing run.
Frequently asked questions about Hover
Questions
Yes. Hover includes free WHOIS privacy by default on all eligible domain extensions with zero annual renewal fees.