.com Domain Search
Search available .com domains.
Country
United States
Pricing
$10-25/yr
Registrations
159M
Launched
1985
.com by the numbers
About 3.2M new .com domains are registered every month, which is 40% of every domain registered across all extensions, up 5% on the same months of 2025. A .com name registered this year averages 12.5 characters, 11% contain a hyphen and 14% contain a digit. 91% of them are registered for a single year. GoDaddy registers 17% of new .com domains, and the five largest registrars take 43% between them. About 7.8M .com domains come up for renewal in March 2027, the busiest month ahead.
3.2M
New registrations a month
Average across 2026
up 5%
Versus the same months in 2025
40%
Of all new domains registered
Across every extension
March 2027
Busiest renewal month ahead
About 7.8M come up
Show the monthly figures
| Month | New .com registrations |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | About 3.2M |
| February 2025 | About 2.8M |
| March 2025 | About 3.3M |
| April 2025 | About 3.2M |
| May 2025 | About 3M |
| June 2025 | About 2.8M |
| July 2025 | About 2.8M |
| August 2025 | About 3.2M |
| September 2025 | About 3.1M |
| October 2025 | About 3.1M |
| November 2025 | About 3.1M |
| December 2025 | About 2.6M |
| January 2026 | About 2.6M |
| February 2026 | About 2.9M |
| March 2026 | About 3.2M |
| April 2026 | About 3.5M |
| May 2026 | About 3.5M |
| June 2026 | About 3.5M |
| July 2026 | About 3.1M |
What a new .com name looks like
The typical .com registered this year is 12.5 characters long.
How long people register for
Where they get registered
The five largest registrars take 43% of new .com registrations between them.
What happens to them
Measured across 2025.
Estimates rounded from our own WHOIS observations. Last measured September 2026.
Why choose .com?
Highest global recognition and default user expectation
Strong brand trust and credibility across markets
Best liquidity in the domain aftermarket
Deep compatibility with enterprise procurement and compliance norms
Powerful defensive value for trademarks and brand protection
Often improves click behavior due to user familiarity
History
The .com top level domain launched in 1985 as part of the first set of generic domains. Initially intended for commercial organizations, it quickly became the default namespace for companies as the web shifted from research infrastructure into public use. The first .com registration was symbolics.com in March 1985. Today, .com is the most recognized and commercially dominant domain extension worldwide.
Usage and applications
The .com domain is used across nearly every sector: retail, finance, media, SaaS, manufacturing, education, and consumer apps. It functions as the default expectation for global audiences, making it the most common choice for primary brand websites, customer-facing portals, and company email identities.
Popular .com domains
google.com
Global search and web services platform.
youtube.com
Video hosting and streaming platform.
amazon.com
E-commerce and cloud ecosystem with worldwide reach.
chatgpt.com
AI assistant platform used by consumers and businesses.
reddit.com
Large-scale community and forum network.
x.com
Social media and communications platform.
Most expensive .com sales
carinsurance.com
2019Category-defining domain in a high-value advertising vertical.
49,700,000 USD
voice.com
2019Major cash purchase reflecting premium single-word scarcity.
30,000,000 USD
chat.com
2023Strategic acquisition aligned with conversational AI demand.
15,500,000 USD
icon.com
2025High-profile corporate acquisition demonstrating ongoing eight-figure demand.
12,000,000 USD
tesla.com
2014Brand upgrade purchase reinforcing the value of exact-match identity.
11,000,000 USD
First registered .com domain
symbolics.com
1985
The first registered .com domain name, originally used by Symbolics, Inc.
Registration
Requirements
Open to anyone worldwide with no restrictions
Registry
Verisign Inc
Key milestones
How can I check .com domain availability
Use a .com domain search tool to instantly check if your desired name is available to register.
Is the .com domain search free
Yes. Checking availability is typically free across registrars and search tools.
Why is .com considered the best domain extension
.com is the most recognized and trusted extension globally, often viewed as the default for legitimate businesses.
How much does a .com domain cost
Most .com domains cost roughly 10 to 25 USD per year depending on the registrar and promotions.
Are .com domains good for SEO
.com is not an automatic ranking boost, but it can improve click and trust behavior, which can help performance indirectly.
Can anyone register a .com domain
Yes. .com is open globally with no special eligibility requirements.
Why are premium .com domains expensive
Short, memorable names and high-intent keywords are scarce, and they can produce outsized branding and marketing value.
What if the .com I want is taken
You can try to buy it on the aftermarket, consider a brandable variation, or use a trusted alternative like .net while building the brand.
Is it safe to build a long-term business on .com
Yes. .com has the deepest ecosystem, mature governance, and broad acceptance across industries and geographies.
Why do big companies still pay millions for .com upgrades
Exact-match .com domains reduce confusion, increase direct navigation, strengthen trust, and serve as a durable brand moat.