Free Domain Availability Checker

Check if a domain name is available for registration. Free, fast, and works entirely in your browser with no sign-up required.

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Domain Availability

Check domain availability across multiple TLDs with brandability analysis and alternative suggestions.

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Start typing a domain name to check availability across multiple TLDs

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Availability results are simulated. For real checks, use Namecheap or Google Domains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Domain Availability Checker?

The Domain Availability Checker is a free online tool that checks whether a domain name is available for registration across multiple TLDs.

Is the Domain Availability Checker free?

Yes, it is completely free with no registration required.

What TLDs does it check?

The Domain Availability Checker searches across popular TLDs like .com, .net, .org, .io, and many others to find available domain options.

Is my data safe with this tool?

Absolutely. The Domain Availability Checker processes everything client-side in your browser. No data is uploaded to or stored on any server. Your content remains private on your device at all times.

Does the Domain Availability Checker work on mobile devices?

Yes, the Domain Availability Checker is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. You can use it on any device with a modern web browser -- no app download required.

Do I need to create an account to use this tool?

No account or registration is needed. Simply open the Domain Availability Checker in your browser and start using it immediately. There are no sign-up walls or usage restrictions.

How do I use the Domain Availability Checker?

Simply enter your input in the provided field, adjust any settings to your preference, and the tool will process it instantly. You can then copy the result to your clipboard or download it.

Which browsers are supported?

The Domain Availability Checker works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For the best experience, use the latest version of your preferred browser.

Why does a domain cost so much more to renew than to register?

Registrars often advertise a low first-year price as a hook, then charge the standard rate every year after that. The introductory deal applies once; the renewal price is what you actually pay for the life of the domain. The gap can be dramatic: a .online might register near $2.99 but renew around $34.99, and a .store can jump from a few dollars to roughly $59.99 a year, while a steady .com stays around $13–$15 annually. Over five or ten years, the renewal column matters far more than the headline. That is why this checker shows both an indicative first-year price and the renewal cost on every result card, so you compare the true long-term expense instead of just the cheapest sticker. Always read the renewal figure before you commit to an extension.

How is a domain's brandability score calculated?

The tool grades the bare name out of 100 using four equally weighted factors worth 25 points each. Length rewards short names: five characters or fewer scores highest, and anything past twelve is penalized. Pronounceability looks at the vowel-to-consonant balance, scoring full marks when roughly a quarter to half the letters are vowels, since a name you can say aloud is easier to share. Clean characters gives full marks to names with no digits or hyphens, because those invite typos and misheard spellings. Memorability rewards a good variety of distinct letters, which makes a name easier to recall and spell. A total of 80 or above signals an excellent brand, 60–79 is solid, and below that suggests reaching for an alternative. Type a name to see its score broken down by factor.

What is the difference between a gTLD and a country-code domain like .uk or .de?

A gTLD, or generic top-level domain, is a global extension anyone can register regardless of location — .com, .net, .org, plus newer options like .io, .ai, .app, .online, and .xyz. A country-code TLD, or ccTLD, is tied to a specific country or territory: .us for the United States, .uk for the United Kingdom, .de for Germany, and .ca for Canada. ccTLDs signal regional presence and can build local trust, though some carry residency or registration requirements depending on the registry. gTLDs are the safer default for a brand meant to reach a worldwide audience. This checker covers 16 extensions across both types, grouped into popular, tech, business, country, and new-gTLD categories, so you can weigh a global reach against a local one side by side.

What should I do when the domain name I want is already taken?

Start by reconsidering the extension: if the .com is gone, a .io, .co, or .dev may still be open and perfectly credible for your audience. Next, try reshaping the name itself — this tool generates alternatives automatically by adding familiar prefixes like get, try, use, my, and go, suffixes like app, hub, labs, and hq, and simple tweaks such as pluralizing the word. Those small changes often surface an available, brandable option close to your original idea. You can copy any available suggestion with one click or re-search it instantly to begin a fresh comparison. If you still want the taken name, use the WHOIS button to see who owns it; some domains are parked or listed for sale, and the current registrant may be open to a transfer. Brainstorm a few backups before settling.

Are the availability results shown here the real, live registration status?

No — the green and red availability labels in the results grid are simulated for demonstration, generated deterministically from the name and extension rather than queried live from a registrar, and the tool states this directly with an on-screen notice. They exist to help you explore name ideas, compare extensions, and read brandability scores quickly without hitting any live lookup limits. Treat the grid as a brainstorming canvas, not a final answer. When a name looks promising, confirm its true status at the source: the Register button hands you off to Namecheap to check and buy, and the WHOIS button opens whois.com to reveal who already owns a taken domain. Always verify a candidate with one of those real services before spending money, then export your shortlist as a CSV to carry it to whichever registrar you trust.

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About the Domain Availability Checker

The Domain Availability Checker is a free, browser-based workspace for exploring domain name ideas before you buy. Type a name like mybusiness, pick which extensions to test, and the tool lays out every candidate across popular TLDs side by side — complete with sample registration and renewal pricing, a brandability score for the name itself, and a list of alternative spellings you can fall back on when your first choice is taken. It is built for founders naming a startup, freelancers launching a portfolio, and anyone brainstorming a memorable web address.

One thing to be clear about up front: the availability results shown in the grid are simulated for demonstration, generated deterministically from the name and extension rather than queried live from a registrar. The tool says so directly with an on-screen notice. When you find a name worth pursuing, the "Register" and "WHOIS" buttons hand you off to real services — Namecheap to check and buy, and whois.com to see who already owns a taken domain — so you confirm the true status at the source before spending a cent.

Extensions and pricing you can compare

The checker covers 16 TLDs grouped into categories so you can weigh trade-offs at a glance:

  • Popular — .com, .net, .org, the defaults most visitors still type from memory.
  • Tech — .io, .ai, .app, .dev, .tech, favored by software and AI products.
  • Business — .co and .store for commerce and brand sites.
  • Country — .us, .uk, .de, .ca for regional presence.
  • New gTLDs — .online and .xyz, often the cheapest first-year entry points.

Each result card shows an indicative first-year price and the renewal cost. That gap matters: an extension can lure you in cheaply and renew for far more. In the sample pricing here, .online registers near $2.99 but renews around $34.99, while a .com stays steady around $13–$15 every year. Always read the renewal column, not just the headline price.

Scoring a name for brandability

Beyond availability, the tool grades how strong the bare name is as a brand, out of 100, across four equally weighted factors:

  • Length — shorter wins; five characters or fewer scores highest, and anything past twelve is penalized.
  • Pronounceability — measured by vowel-to-consonant balance, since a name you can say out loud is a name people remember and share.
  • Clean characters — names with no digits or hyphens score full marks; hyphens and numbers invite typos and misheard spellings.
  • Memorability — based on the variety of distinct letters, rewarding names that are easy to recall and spell.

A score of 80+ signals an excellent brand name; 60–79 is solid; below that, it suggests reaching for an alternative.

Finding alternatives when your name is taken

When the ideal .com looks unavailable, the checker proposes new directions instead of leaving you stuck. It generates variations by adding familiar prefixes (get, try, use, my, the, go, hey, hello) and suffixes (app, hq, hub, labs, io, ly, ify, now), plus simple tweaks like pluralizing the name. Available suggestions can be copied with one click, and you can re-search any of them instantly to start a fresh comparison.

Private by design, with export built in

Everything runs locally in your browser. There is no account, no sign-up wall, and nothing you type is uploaded or stored — the brandability math and suggestion logic all execute on your own device. When you are done, export the full grid as a CSV (domain, availability, premium flag, and both prices) or copy just the available names to your clipboard, so your shortlist travels with you to whichever registrar you trust for the real purchase.