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About the .shop domain
A quick overview to help you choose and register a .shop domain
What is a .shop domain?
.shop is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) intended for online stores and retail-focused sites. It’s open to general registration, with no geographic eligibility restrictions.
Who is a .shop domain for?
A .shop domain works well for online retailers, boutique brands, marketplaces, and product-focused creators who want a clear, retail-ready web address. It suits both new stores and growing ecommerce businesses.
Why choose a .shop domain?
A .shop domain helps visitors recognize your site’s purpose at a glance and can make your brand easier to remember. It supports clear naming for websites, email, and marketing as your business grows.
Domain information for .shop
TLD
.shop
TLD type
gTLD
Minimum registration period
1 year
Maximum registration period
3 years
Is privacy protection supported
Yes
Is lock supported
Yes
Is IDN supported
Yes
Is DNSSEC supported
Yes
ICANN fee
$0.20
Why register your domain with Hostinger?
No technical knowledge required
24/7 expert support
Free domain privacy protection
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Competitive pricing
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3. Less is more
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.shop domain FAQs
What does a .shop domain mean?
A .shop domain is commonly used for online stores, product pages, and brands that sell goods. It signals a shopping or retail focus, and the original purpose was to make commercial sites easy to recognize.
Is a .shop domain trusted?
Yes. .shop is a valid top-level domain with an official registry, and it works normally in browsers, email, and search engines. Trust depends more on the website itself than on the extension.
Is a .shop a good domain?
Yes, if your site is selling products or pointing visitors to a store. Search engines treat .shop the same as other domains for SEO, so relevance, content, and site quality matter more than the extension.
Should I choose a .shop domain or .com domain?
Choose .shop if you want the web address to clearly match a store, product catalog, or ecommerce brand. Choose .com if you want the broadest familiar option and your preferred name is still available.
Who can register a .shop domain?
Anyone can register a .shop domain. It is an open TLD, so there are no citizenship, business, or location requirements.
Are there restrictions on .shop domains?
Yes, standard domain rules still apply. You cannot use spaces or most special characters, and some names may be reserved by the registry or taken already.
How much does a .shop domain cost?
At Hostinger, a .shop domain costs $0.99 for the first year. After that, the renewal fee is $34.99/year.
As Hostinger is an ICANN-accredited registrar, your domain is managed securely. Auto-renewal helps prevent expiration, and 24/7 support is available. You can also transfer your domain to Hostinger at any time.