TLD LIFECYCLESUPDATED 2026-05-06

.online domain lifecycle

.online is operated by Radix. Approximately 80 days from expiry to drop. Generic e-commerce, online services, businesses without a .com.

At a glance

RegistryRadix
Launched2015
Registrations~3 million
Lifecycle modelstandard
Auto-renew grace45 days
Redemption period30 days
Pending delete5 days
Total expiry-to-dropApproximately 80 days from expiry to drop
Transfer lock60 days
Annual renewal$5–$45 retail (variable promo)
Redemption fee$80–$200
WHOIS / RDAPFull RDAP available

What .online is for

.online is Radix's most successful new gTLD with about 3 million registrations. Like .tech and others in the Radix portfolio, it uses aggressive promotional first-year pricing.

Standard lifecycle.

Best fit: Businesses that need any extension and want broad-recognition keyword positioning.

Special rules and quirks

  • Aggressive promotional pricing; renewal pricing significantly higher.

Buyer notes

  • Standard 80-day lifecycle.
  • Significant gap between promotional and renewal pricing.

Frequently asked questions

Is .online a real domain extension?

Yes. ICANN-delegated gTLD operated by Radix since 2015.

How long does an expired .online take to drop?

About 80 days.

Why is .online so cheap?

Promotional pricing strategy. Renewals are full price.

Is .online good for SEO?

Modern search engines treat new gTLDs equivalent to .com. Brand recognition is the bigger factor.

Are .online short names available?

Premium-tier reserved.

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