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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