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State of Domains
November 2026260.4 million domains across 953 extensions. .si grew 90% in the rush for SI names, .xyz added almost as many domains as .com, and superintelligence was the name of the month.- domains counted
- 260.4M
- net growth
- 3.45M
The Most Popular Domain Extensions in 2026
Fresh 2026 data on the 12 most popular domain extensions. .com grew 6% to 168M, .xyz grew 65% past 11M, and .ai domains average $239K on the aftermarket.
GuideOct 20, 2026
The Best Domain Registrars Compared for 2026
We compared nine registrars on real pricing, renewal traps, privacy, and total cost of ownership to find the best place to register a domain in 2026.
GuideOct 17, 2026
How to Choose a Domain Name in 9 Steps
How to choose a domain name in 9 steps, from brainstorm to registration. We also checked 100 .com names for a coffee roaster: every obvious one was taken.
GuideOct 08, 2026
How to Find Out Who Owns a Domain Name (Even When WHOIS Is Redacted)
Find out who owns a domain name with a free WHOIS lookup, read the record, and learn seven ways to reach the owner when the record is redacted for privacy.
GuideSep 01, 2026
The Best Domain Name Generators Compared for 2026
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A Practical Framework for Naming Your Business and Choosing the Right Domain
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Systems and Prompts for Generating Unique Business Name Ideas
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Top 20 Domain Sales of 2026
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How to Check if a Domain Name is Available (Instantly)
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The Best Domain Search Tools Compared for 2026
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The Best Bulk Domain Search Tools Compared for 2026
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How Embedding Models Keep Instant Search Responses Under 10ms
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Selecting Reliable Cold Email Domains That Protect Deliverability
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Real-World Breakdown of Domain Pricing, Renewals, and Hidden Fees
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