Expired .HOST Domains
Registration Requirements
There is no special process needed to register a .HOST domain name, no special action is needed on your end.
.HOST Registry Information
Registration Service
Whois Server
whois.nic.host
Registration Date
2014-05-22
Registration Price
$89.00 Annually
Registered Domains
37,054
Whois Privacy
Yes
.HOST Stats Last 24hrs
| Domains Count | 0 |
| Domains with backlinks | 0 |
| Majestic TF > 5 | 0 |
| Moz DA > 5 | 0 |
| Ahrefs DR > 5 | 0 |
.HOST Stats Total
| Domains Count | 0 |
| Domains with backlinks | 0 |
| Majestic TF > 5 | 0 |
| Moz DA > 5 | 0 |
| Ahrefs DR > 5 | 0 |
Example .HOST Domains
| Domain Name | Majestic TF | Majestic CF | Moz DA | Moz PA | Ahrefs DR | Ahrefs UR | SZ Score | Age | Google Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| referrerhandler.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| vegus.host | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| techinfo.host | 0 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| stopgo.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| nitbd.host | 0 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| strongernorthstonehouse.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| costindesignlandscaping.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| creativemedia.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| kingstonescaperooms.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| bclean-services.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| schoolant.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| answtt.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| tsource.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| nasri.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| jp-place.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| select-oh.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| retain.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| bernardo.host | 0 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| alsoability.host | 0 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| warungjackpot.host | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
.HOST Top Registrars
| Registrar name | Registered domains | Share, % |
|---|---|---|
| NameCheap, Inc. | 11,727 | 4.24% |
| Hostinger, UAB | 8,586 | 3.11% |
| GoDaddy.com, LLC | 3,834 | 1.39% |
| PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com | 3,756 | 1.36% |
| Beget LLC | 2,547 | 0.92% |
| Alibaba Cloud Computing Ltd. d/b/a HiChina (www.net.cn) | 1,984 | 0.72% |
| Dynadot, LLC | 1,949 | 0.71% |
| Chengdu West Dimension Digital Technology Co., Ltd. | 1,920 | 0.69% |
| DOTSERVE INC. | 1,591 | 0.58% |
| DNSPod, Inc. | 1,350 | 0.49% |
.HOST Domain Sales
| Domain | Price | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| wiz.host | $3,000.00 | 2018-10-21 | NameCheap |
| hcamera.host | $195.00 | 2018-08-27 | Flippa |
| websecurity.host | $199.00 | 2018-08-26 | Flippa |
| swimmingpool.host | $198.00 | 2018-08-25 | Flippa |
| wingseat.host | $195.00 | 2018-08-24 | Flippa |
| nicetrip.host | $198.00 | 2018-08-24 | Flippa |
| mywebpage.host | $205.00 | 2016-09-10 | Flippa |
What is the .host domain?
The .host domain is a new gTLD (generic top-level domain) with the name of "Host", which has been added to the list of available TLDs. As you probably know, general TLDs are also known as "open" TLDs, while all other types are considered to be "closed".
How to choose the .host domain?
When it comes to choosing a domain name, there are a few factors you need to consider. The first thing you need to think about is the extension of the domain name.
Before deciding to register a new gTLD, you should determine why your website or web service needs one. There are various types of TLDs that can be used for different purposes, and the purpose of your project is likely to dictate which type of TLD you will require.
So before you begin looking for a specific string and registering it with any registrar, think about what your site or service is going to offer and how this relates to potential users.
The .host domain has been designed with personal websites in mind. If you own a website where people can comment on articles, upload pictures, and more - this may be the right option for you.
Extensions can be divided into two main categories: open and closed. As the name suggests, open extensions are those that are available to anyone who wants to register them. Closed extensions, on the other hand, are restricted to certain groups of people or organizations.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .host domain names?
One of the advantages of .host domain names is that they can contain letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and hyphens ("-"), as well as many other characters. While others may not be allowed, the following are all acceptable:
The maximum number of characters for a .host domain name is 63, including the extension.
When registering a .host domain name, these valid character lengths must also be considered. Every TLD has certain requirements for how long your domain name can be before you register it, so it's best to consider this ahead of time if possible.
The character length for .host domain names is between 3 and 63 characters.
Do I need to use a hosting provider to register or use a .host domain name?
No - you do not need to use a hosting provider in order to register or use a .host domain name. You are free to use any registrar you choose. However, if you are not familiar with web hosting and website building, we would recommend using a hosting provider who can help you get started.
What is the difference between a .host and other types of domain names?
The main difference between a .host domain name and other types of TLDs is the fact that it's meant to be used for personal websites.
A .host domain name can help you create an independent web address, which could act as a space where users will be able to make comments, upload files, and more.
This makes it ideal for social media sites or blogging platforms like WordPress - but if you intend on hosting paid content (such as articles), this may not be the best choice for you due to Facebook and Google not allowing adverts to appear on third party sites.
For example, if your business sells digital services such as e-books or online courses through your website, you could use a .host domain name in order to separate them from any other content.
