.site Domain Search
Search available .site domains.
Country
United Arab Emirates
Pricing
$0.99-45/yr
Registrations
2.5M+
Launched
2015
.site by the numbers
About 120k new .site domains are registered every month, which is 1.5% of every domain registered across all extensions, level with the same months of 2025. A .site name registered this year averages 11.5 characters, 12% contain a hyphen and 25.5% contain a digit. 99% of them are registered for a single year. Namecheap registers 39.5% of new .site domains, and the five largest registrars take 71% between them. About 240k .site domains come up for renewal in May 2027, the busiest month ahead.
120k
New registrations a month
Average across 2026
flat
Versus the same months in 2025
1.5%
Of all new domains registered
Across every extension
May 2027
Busiest renewal month ahead
About 240k come up
Show the monthly figures
| Month | New .site registrations |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | About 110k |
| February 2025 | About 110k |
| March 2025 | About 120k |
| April 2025 | About 120k |
| May 2025 | About 120k |
| June 2025 | About 94k |
| July 2025 | About 110k |
| August 2025 | About 120k |
| September 2025 | About 130k |
| October 2025 | About 130k |
| November 2025 | About 100k |
| December 2025 | About 80k |
| January 2026 | About 66k |
| February 2026 | About 100k |
| March 2026 | About 100k |
| April 2026 | About 130k |
| May 2026 | About 130k |
| June 2026 | About 120k |
| July 2026 | About 160k |
What a new .site name looks like
The typical .site registered this year is 11.5 characters long.
How long people register for
Where they get registered
The five largest registrars take 71% of new .site registrations between them.
What happens to them
Measured across 2025.
Estimates rounded from our own WHOIS observations. Last measured September 2026.
Why choose .site?
Broad, generic meaning ('site') that fits many use-cases
Higher availability than crowded legacy TLDs for short brandable names
Commonly offered with very low first-year promotions at major registrars
Works well for portfolios, landing pages, side projects, and SMBs
Can serve as a practical fallback when the matching .com is taken or costly
Compatible with standard DNS features and registrar tooling
History
.site is a New gTLD created under ICANN's 2012 expansion program and delegated to the DNS root in March 2015. It was designed as a broad, industry-neutral alternative effectively a generic 'web presence' label positioned to work for portfolios, small business sites, landing pages, and general-purpose projects. The TLD is operated by Radix (via its DotSite registry entity), a portfolio registry founded to compete in the new gTLD era with multiple high-volume generic strings.
Usage and applications
.site is used as a flexible, general-purpose domain for personal pages, creative portfolios, agencies, SMB websites, landing pages, and temporary campaigns especially when the matching .com is unavailable or too expensive. It also appears in website-builder ecosystems and developer workflows where low first-year cost and broad semantic fit make it a convenient default for new projects.
First registered .site domain
nic.site
2014
The oldest .site registration in our WHOIS records, dated 13 November 2014, a registry-operated name created before the public launch.
Registration
Requirements
Open to anyone worldwide with no standard eligibility restrictions
Registry
DotSite Inc (Radix FZC portfolio)
Key milestones
How can I check .site domain availability
Use a domain search tool at any major registrar to check whether your desired .site name is available to register.
How much does a .site domain cost
Many registrars offer very low first-year promotional prices, but renewals are typically much higher and vary by registrar and any applied promotions.
Can anyone register a .site domain
Yes. .site is generally open for global registration with no special eligibility requirements.
Is .site good for SEO
Search engines generally treat new gTLDs similarly to other gTLDs performance depends on content quality, links, and user trust rather than the extension alone.
Why are some .site domains priced as premium
High-demand keywords are often reserved as premium inventory and may have higher registration and renewal fees than standard domains.
Is .site safe to use for a long-term business
It can be, especially if the name is memorable and you build trust through branding and security however, perception varies and some audiences default to .com.
Why do .site renewals cost more than the first year
Many registrars and registries use discounted first-year pricing to attract registrations renewals typically revert to the standard price in year two.
What should I do if my preferred .com is taken
You can consider .site as an alternative, try a brandable variation, or pursue the .com via aftermarket purchase if it's important to your brand strategy.
Can I get WHOIS privacy on .site
Most registrars offer privacy features where allowed, but availability and implementation depend on the registrar and applicable data policies.
Why do some people associate cheap new gTLDs with spam
Deep discounts can attract bulk registrations, including abusive use reputable projects can still succeed on .site by focusing on quality, security, and brand trust.