The flexible all-purpose ending
Register a .xyz domain
A short, modern domain for anything. Cheap, unrestricted, and wide open — .xyz is the go-to when the .com is taken and you want a clean, brandable name without paying a premium.
$21.70/yr
Renews at the same price. No tricks.
Privacy free
Who picks .xyz?
- Startups and side projects on a budget
- Anyone whose .com is taken
- Brands that want a short, generic ending
What it signals
Modern, internet-native, startup-friendly. Popular with new brands, web3 projects, and side projects that want a memorable name fast.
Pros
- One of the cheapest endings — great for experiments and MVPs.
- No registration restrictions — anyone, anywhere.
- Short and brandable; lots of good names still available.
- Backed by a major registry (Alphabet uses abc.xyz).
Watch-outs
- Less instantly trusted than .com by mainstream audiences.
- Cheap endings can draw spam scrutiny — set up SPF/DKIM/DMARC and you're fine.
Examples of .xyz domains in the wild
abc.xyz
block.xyz
eth.xyz
mirror.xyz
.xyz at renewal — us vs the big registrars
The first-year promo isn’t the number that matters — the renewal price is, because that’s what you pay every year after. Competitor renewal figures sampled 2026-06-18.
| Registrar | Renewal / yr |
|---|---|
| Modusdom flat | $21.70 |
| GoDaddy | $14.99 |
| Namecheap | $11.98 |
| Porkbun | $12.98 |
Our price is the same in year 1 and year 10. See the full renewal-price index or the detailed registrar comparison.
Common questions about .xyz domains
How much does a .xyz domain cost?
A .xyz domain is $21.70 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $21.70 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later. For comparison, GoDaddy renews .xyz at about $14.99/yr.
Does a .xyz domain renew at the same price?
Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .xyz stays $21.70/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.
Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .xyz domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .xyz domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .xyz domain to Modusdom?
Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.
Is a .xyz domain right for my business?
Modern, internet-native, startup-friendly. Popular with new brands, web3 projects, and side projects that want a memorable name fast. It is a strong fit for: Startups and side projects on a budget; Anyone whose .com is taken; Brands that want a short, generic ending.