TLD LIFECYCLESUPDATED 2026-05-06
.site domain lifecycle
.site is operated by Radix. Approximately 80 days from expiry to drop. Personal sites, generic web presence, low-cost alternatives.
At a glance
RegistryRadix
Launched2015
Registrations~1.5 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$3–$30 retail (variable promo)
Redemption fee$80–$200
WHOIS / RDAPFull RDAP available
What .site is for
.site is one of Radix's most aggressively-priced new gTLDs. First-year promotional pricing as low as $3 has driven about 1.5 million registrations.
Standard lifecycle.
Best fit: Anyone who wants the cheapest functional extension for a project.
Special rules and quirks
- Among the cheapest mainstream extensions.
Buyer notes
- Standard 80-day lifecycle.
- Higher abuse rate than premium TLDs.
Frequently asked questions
Is .site cheap?
Yes — promotional first-year pricing is among the lowest of any mainstream TLD.
How long does an expired .site take to drop?
About 80 days.
Is .site spam-prone?
Higher abuse rate than premium TLDs due to low entry pricing.
Are .site short names available?
Premium-tier reserved.
Who runs .site?
Radix.
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References
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