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#10 of 11 RegistrarsICANN IANA #625
Name.com
Identity Digital sister registrar with broad TLD catalog but paid WHOIS privacy.
3838/100
Trustpilot 4.0★ (2,210 reviews)Visit Name.comDirect official link · $0.18 ICANN included
3-Year Win Leader0 TLDsCheapest 3-year total among tracked endings
Renewal Trap Count9 TrapsEndings with renewal > 2x intro
WHOIS Privacy Policy$4.99/yr extraIdentity masking on registry records
Pricing ModelPromotional Retail with Paid PrivacyHeadquarters: Denver, Colorado, USA
Capabilities & Transparency Audit
Name.com Services & Infrastructure
Owned by registry giant Identity Digital. Provides a broad range of extensions, but charges a recurring annual fee for WHOIS privacy on many TLDs unless a promo code is actively applied.
Identity Digital Registry Backing✓ Included
Extensive TLD selection
Free WHOIS Privacy✕ Not Included
$4.99/yr extra unless promo code applied
DNSSEC Support✓ Included
Supported on Name.com DNS
Free Email Forwarding✓ Included
Basic forwarding included
Two-Factor Authentication✓ Included
TOTP authenticator
Developer API✓ Included
Full DNS and domain API
Custom External Nameservers✓ Included
Custom nameservers allowed
✓ Name.com Strengths
- Fast availability search
- Early access to new gTLDs
✕ Trade-offs & Limitations
- Charges $4.99/yr for WHOIS privacy
- High renewal rates after Year-1 promo
Ecosystem & Services
Name.com Add-on Products & Ancillary Services
Compare email hosting, managed WordPress, domain transfers, and developer tools offered by Name.com.
hostingSSD Powered
Name.com Cloud Web Hosting
Reliable cloud web hosting with cPanel, automatic daily backups, and one-click app deployment.
Direct AccessVisit Service
emailBusiness Suite
Google Workspace & Titan Email
Official Google Workspace partner setup with Gmail, Docs, Drive, and video meetings for your domain.
Direct AccessVisit Service
transferCode: PRIVACYPLEASE
Inbound Domain Migration
Transfer domains to Name.com with free advanced WHOIS privacy using code PRIVACYPLEASE.
Live Registrar Catalog
Name.com Domain Pricing (All Endings)
First-year, renewal, transfer, and 3-year costs with the mandatory $0.18 ICANN fee included.
Name.com Pricing Ledger(24 of 24 endings)
| Ending | 1st Year | Renewal | Transfer | 3-Year Total ↑ | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .de | $6.99 | $9.99/year | $7.99 | $26.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .uk | $7.99 | $10.99/year | $8.99 | $29.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .cc | $4.99intro rate | $16.99/year | $12.99 | $38.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .xyz⚠ Renewal spike (+505%) | $3.17intro rate | $19.17/year | $15.17 | $41.51incl. ICANN | Register |
| .org | $9.17intro rate | $17.17/year | $13.17 | $43.51incl. ICANN | Register |
| .ca | $11.99 | $16.99/year | $13.99 | $45.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .com | $11.17intro rate | $18.17/year | $12.17 | $47.51incl. ICANN | Register |
| .net | $13.17 | $19.17/year | $14.17 | $51.51incl. ICANN | Register |
| .dev | $13.17intro rate | $22.17/year | $17.17 | $57.51incl. ICANN | Register |
| .me⚠ Renewal spike (+225%) | $7.99intro rate | $25.99/year | $19.99 | $59.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .run⚠ Renewal spike (+576%) | $4.17intro rate | $28.17/year | $22.17 | $60.51incl. ICANN | Register |
| .app | $15.17intro rate | $23.17/year | $18.17 | $61.51incl. ICANN | Register |
| .cloud⚠ Renewal spike (+600%) | $4.17intro rate | $29.17/year | $24.17 | $62.51incl. ICANN | Register |
| .agency⚠ Renewal spike (+421%) | $6.17intro rate | $32.17/year | $26.17 | $70.51incl. ICANN | Register |
| .tools⚠ Renewal spike (+535%) | $6.17intro rate | $39.17/year | $32.17 | $84.51incl. ICANN | Register |
| .shop⚠ Renewal spike (+1230%) | $3.17intro rate | $42.17/year | $34.17 | $87.51incl. ICANN | Register |
| .co⚠ Renewal spike (+217%) | $11.99intro rate | $37.99/year | $29.99 | $87.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .tv | $29.99 | $39.99/year | $32.99 | $109.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .sh | $29.99 | $42.99/year | $34.99 | $115.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .tech⚠ Renewal spike (+924%) | $6.17intro rate | $63.17/year | $50.17 | $132.51incl. ICANN | Register |
| .vc | $39.99 | $46.99/year | $39.99 | $133.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .io | $39.99intro rate | $64.99/year | $54.99 | $169.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .gg | $64.99 | $74.99/year | $64.99 | $214.97incl. ICANN | Register |
| .ai | $79.99 | $99.99/year | $79.99 | $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 Name.com
Questions
No. Name.com charges an annual fee of $4.99/year for domain privacy protection on checkout unless a promotional coupon is applied.