.com domains
Introduced in 1985 as one of the original six top-level domains, .com was created by the U.S. Department of Defense's ARPANET project to designate commercial entities on the nascent internet. Network Solutions held exclusive registration rights through the 1990s, after which the market opened to competing registrars. Today .com is administered by Verisign and has grown to over 160 million registered domains, making it the most widely registered and universally recognized domain extension in the world.
The .com domain is the world's most recognized and trusted domain extension, with no registration restrictions and global availability. Originally intended for commercial organizations, it has long since become the default choice for businesses, personal websites, portfolios, and online services of every kind. When a .com is available for your name, it remains the single strongest choice for credibility, memorability, and long-term brand equity.
What to know
- - The most registered domain extension in the world, with over 160 million active domains.
- - No registration restrictions — open to individuals, businesses, and organizations in any country.
- - Universally recognized by internet users of all ages and technical backgrounds.
- - Administered by Verisign, one of the longest-standing and most stable domain registries.
- - The default expectation for most users — many people will type .com instinctively when looking for a website.
Who uses .com
Businesses & Brands
The gold standard for any company website, giving customers immediate confidence that your business is credible and established.
Startups & Tech Companies
A .com address signals legitimacy to investors, press, and early adopters and is often expected during funding rounds and media coverage.
E-commerce Stores
Online retailers benefit most from .com's universal trust — customers are more likely to complete a purchase on a familiar extension.
Personal Portfolios
Creatives, consultants, and professionals use .com to present a polished, authoritative personal brand to potential clients and employers.
Blogs & Media
Content creators and publishers choose .com for maximum reach, as readers and search aggregators treat it as the default destination.
Naming guidance
Choose a name that is short, easy to spell aloud, and free of hyphens or numbers. If your first-choice name is taken, try adding a relevant keyword or action word rather than substituting a less recognized extension — the value of .com is highest when the name itself is clean and direct. Always verify trademark availability before registering.
Check availability
Search for your name as a .com domain.
.com vs the alternatives
When to choose a different extension instead.
Choose .net for networking, infrastructure, or internet services companies when the matching .com is unavailable and the .net has a strong industry association.
Choose .co when your preferred .com is taken and you want a short, globally recognized alternative with a modern feel.
Choose .org for nonprofits, open-source projects, or community organizations where the extension reinforces a mission-driven identity.
Choose .io for developer tools, APIs, or technology startups where the extension carries strong resonance with a technical audience.
Choose .biz for a small-business site where .com is unavailable and a straightforward commercial identity is the priority.
Pricing
Register
$17.00/yr
Renew
$17.00/yr
Transfer
$17.00/yr
Registration and renewal prices are the same - no introductory rates.
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.net
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.org
.org is one of the internet's original and most trusted domain extensions, recognized globally as the home of nonprofits, charities, open-source projects, and community organizations.
.co
The .co domain is a globally recognized, open alternative to .com with no registration restrictions.
.io
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