.xyz domains
.xyz is a generic top-level domain launched in 2014 and operated by XYZ.com LLC, founded by Daniel Negari. It was introduced as a truly open, generation-neutral alternative to .com, targeting users who felt traditional extensions no longer reflected the modern internet. The extension gained major global visibility in 2015 when Alphabet Inc. — Google's parent company — launched its corporate website at abc.xyz, catapulting .xyz into mainstream awareness and accelerating its growth into one of the most registered domain extensions in the world.
.xyz is one of the most widely registered domain extensions globally, known for its versatility, affordability, and broad appeal across industries and use cases. It carries no specific industry association, making it equally suited for tech startups, personal projects, creative experiments, and established businesses seeking a short, modern alternative to .com. Open to anyone with no registration restrictions, .xyz is particularly popular among developers, founders, and brands that favor a forward-looking, category-neutral online identity.
What to know
- - One of the most registered domain extensions in the world, with tens of millions of registrations spanning a wide range of industries and project types.
- - Gained mainstream recognition in 2015 when Alphabet Inc. — Google's parent company — chose abc.xyz as its official corporate website address.
- - Open to anyone with no registration restrictions, geographic limitations, or industry requirements of any kind.
- - Carries no specific industry identity, making it one of the most flexible new gTLDs available for any type of brand, project, or personal site.
- - Consistently among the most affordable domain extensions on the market, making it a popular choice for experimentation, development, and bulk registrations.
Who uses .xyz
Tech Startups
A natural fit for technology companies and startups that want a modern, forward-looking domain identity without the cost or availability constraints of .com.
Personal Projects
Well-suited for developers, designers, and creators building side projects, portfolios, or experimental sites where flexibility and low cost matter more than convention.
Development & Staging
Widely used for sandbox environments, staging builds, and test domains where a low-cost, disposable address is needed without long-term commitment.
New Brands
A practical option for new businesses and entrepreneurs who want a clean, available domain when their preferred name is taken or priced out of reach on .com.
Creative Experiments
Ideal for artists, writers, and makers launching one-off creative projects or temporary sites that benefit from an affordable, broadly recognized extension.
Naming guidance
The neutrality of .xyz means your domain name carries the full branding burden — prioritize a name that is short, distinctive, and easy to spell or say aloud. Avoid relying on the extension to add meaning or industry credibility the name itself doesn't supply. If your preferred name is already taken on .com, check .xyz availability before settling for a hyphenated or otherwise modified version of your brand.
Check availability
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.xyz vs the alternatives
When to choose a different extension instead.
Choose .com when maximum global brand recognition and customer trust in a traditional extension are the top priorities.
Choose .io when your audience is primarily technical or developer-focused and you want an extension with stronger established tech-industry associations.
Choose .co when you want a short, business-credible alternative with a more professional identity than .xyz carries in some markets.
Choose .net when your project has a networking, infrastructure, or community focus and you want an extension with decades of established recognition.
Choose .ai when your product or service is specifically focused on artificial intelligence and you want the extension to reinforce that positioning directly.
Pricing
Register
$20.00/yr
Renew
$20.00/yr
Transfer
$20.00/yr
Registration and renewal prices are the same - no introductory rates.
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