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Whether you run a WooCommerce store, a local boutique, or an international marketplace, .shop makes your web address unmistakably commercial.
Everything you need to know about the .shop namespace, registration rules, and brand impact.
The .shop domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed for e-commerce boutiques, retail catalogs, and digital storefronts. Whether you are launching a new startup Worldwide, protecting your existing company trademark, or building a high-converting landing page, registering a .shop domain gives you a clean, memorable web address where short, exact-match names are still widely available.
At HostCry, you can register your .shop domain Worldwide for $3.61 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at $36.10. Every .shop registration includes full DNS record management (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV), instant domain forwarding, registrar lock protection against unauthorized transfers, and seamless one-click connection to HostCry Shared, WordPress, or KVM VPS hosting.
From an SEO perspective, Google and major search engines treat .shop domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users Worldwide immediately recognize the relevance of a .shop address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .shop availability instantly using our real-time search engine above and complete checkout using Visa, Mastercard, Amex, International Bank Transfer & Crypto.
Four high-impact ways businesses and creators use .shop domains Worldwide.
Launch your main website on yourbrand.shop to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for e-commerce boutiques, retail catalogs, and digital storefronts.
Already own the .com? Register the matching .shop extension to prevent competitors or cybersquatters from impersonating your brand.
Create dedicated microsites, ad campaign landing pages, or regional portals on a .shop domain with higher ad click-through rates.
Pair your .shop domain with professional email ([email protected]) and full SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication.
Technical requirements, character length limits, and DNS capabilities for .shop domains.
Lock in your .shop domain for multiple years to protect your brand and avoid annual renewal reminders.
| Term Length | Total Cost (USD) | Effective / Year |
|---|---|---|
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1 Year
Standard 1-year initial registration
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$3.61 | $3.61/yr |
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2 Years
1st year registration + 1 year renewal
|
$39.71 | $19.86/yr |
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3 Years
Recommended for startups & growing brands
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$75.81 | $25.27/yr |
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5 Years
5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability
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$148.01 | $29.60/yr |
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10 Years
Maximum 10-year registration period
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$328.51 | $32.85/yr |
Side-by-side registration and renewal pricing in USD.
| Extension | Category | Register | Renew |
|---|---|---|---|
| .shop Viewing | Shopping & Retail | $3.61 / yr | $36.10 / yr |
| .com | Popular | $12.63 / yr | $16.24 / yr |
| .net | Popular | $16.61 / yr | $16.61 / yr |
| .org | Popular | $13.35 / yr | $16.24 / yr |
| .store | Shopping & Retail | $8.30 / yr | $54.15 / yr |
| .auction | Shopping & Retail | $35.02 / yr | $35.02 / yr |
| .baby | Shopping & Retail | $5.24 / yr | $62.16 / yr |
| .beauty | Shopping & Retail | $5.24 / yr | $17.97 / yr |
Everything you need to know about registering, renewing, and managing a .shop domain Worldwide.
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