.ceo Domain Names
38 registrars compared — cheapest from $9.19 at NameSilo
Delegated in December 2013 as part of ICANN's 2012 new gTLD program, .ceo aimed to give chief executives a dedicated corner of the internet. But who actually runs the show?
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NameSilo Cheapest | $9.19 | $129.99 | $108.99 | $529.15 | $1179.10 | Visit |
| 2 | Spaceship Cheapest | $9.19 | $103.70 | $103.70 | $423.99 | $942.49 | Visit |
| 3 | Sav | $9.56 | $104.20 | $104.20 | $426.36 | $947.36 | Visit |
| 4 | Porkbun | $9.78 | $103.50 | $103.50 | $423.78 | $941.28 | Visit |
| 5 | Dynadot | $9.99 | $107.22 | $107.22 | $438.87 | $974.97 | Visit |
| 6 | Gandi | $9.99 | $183.98 | $85.78 | $745.91 | $1665.81 | Visit |
| 7 | OnlyDomains | $9.99 | $189.99 | $189.99 | $769.95 | $1719.90 | Visit |
| 8 | GoDaddy | $10.19 | $200.19 | $200.19 | $810.95 | $1811.90 | Visit |
| 9 | Cosmotown | $10.36 | $107.31 | $107.31 | $439.60 | $976.15 | Visit |
| 10 | OVHcloud | $10.63 | $90.40 | $90.40 | $372.23 | $824.23 | Visit |
| 11 | Regery | $10.99 | $106.99 | $106.99 | $438.95 | $973.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Truehost | $10.99 | $168.21 | $130.26 | $683.83 | $1524.88 | Visit |
| 13 | Blacknight | $14.41 | $102.66 | $102.66 | $425.05 | $938.35 | Visit |
| 14 | Netim | $14.50 | $121.50 | $103.00 | $500.50 | $1108.00 | Visit |
| 15 | Gname | $15.99 | $111.99 | $111.99 | $463.95 | $1023.90 | Visit |
| 16 | Regtons | $18.00 | $101.00 | $101.00 | $422.00 | $927.00 | Visit |
| 17 | Name.com | $19.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $619.95 | $1369.90 | Visit |
| 18 | eDomains | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $420.00 | $840.00 | Visit |
| 19 | Infomaniak | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $420.00 | $840.00 | Visit |
| 20 | Cloudflare | $85.20 | $70.20 | $70.20 | $366.00 | $717.00 | Visit |
| 21 | Epik | $94.95 | $94.95 | $94.95 | $474.75 | $949.50 | Visit |
| 22 | DreamHost | $94.99 | $94.99 | $94.99 | $474.95 | $949.90 | Visit |
| 23 | UK2 | $97.66 | $97.66 | $202.49 | $488.30 | $976.60 | Visit |
| 24 | Internet.bs | $98.21 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $698.21 | $1448.21 | Visit |
| 25 | Squarespace | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $550.00 | $1100.00 | Visit |
| 26 | Above.com | $110.22 | $110.22 | $110.22 | $551.10 | $1102.20 | Visit |
| 27 | Crazy Domains | $117.19 | $120.79 | $117.19 | $600.35 | $1204.30 | Visit |
| 28 | MrDomain | $119.82 | $119.82 | $119.82 | $599.10 | $1198.20 | Visit |
| 29 | Directnic | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $599.95 | $1199.90 | Visit |
| 30 | All Domains | $123.21 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $678.21 | $1371.96 | Visit |
| 31 | Marcaria | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $645.00 | $1290.00 | Visit |
| 32 | 123 Reg | $131.98 | $131.98 | $131.98 | $659.90 | $1319.80 | Visit |
| 33 | IONOS | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $700.00 | $1400.00 | Visit |
| 34 | Moniker | $145.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $745.00 | $1495.00 | Visit |
| 35 | 101domain | $151.17 | $175.17 | $151.17 | $851.85 | $1727.70 | Visit |
| 36 | INWX | $154.80 | $154.80 | $154.80 | $774.00 | $1548.00 | Visit |
| 37 | Hover | $165.19 | $165.19 | $165.19 | $825.95 | $1651.90 | Visit |
| 38 | EuroDNS | $199.28 | $199.28 | $199.28 | $996.40 | $1992.80 | Visit |
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The Company Behind the Corner Office
The .ceo domain is operated by XYZ.COM LLC, the same registry that runs .xyz, .college, and .game. That broad portfolio makes .ceo one of many niche plays from a registry that thrives on memorable, category-killer names. While the sponsor might not be a household name, its registry URL—peoplebrowsr.com—hints at a social media analytics past that predates the domain. Delegated on December 19, 2013, .ceo was an early bird in the new gTLD wave, competing with more established spaces like .com for the attention of executives who might prefer a title that says it all.
A Dot for the C-Suite
.ceo is a focused namespace for the corner office: startup founders, business leaders, and executive headhunters. It banks on the appeal of a domain that literally spells out your job title. Unlike a generic .com, a .ceo address signals role and status at the same time. The WHOIS server (whois.nic.ceo) handles standard lookups, but the domain's real value is in short, memorable names like yourname.ceo. It's not for every business—it's for the person at the top.
Pricing: An Extreme Spread in a Young Market
The pricing for .ceo tells a story of a niche extension still finding its footing. With roughly 38 registrars offering it, the range between the cheapest and most expensive is dramatic—the cheapest registrar, NameSilo, charges a fraction of what the priciest outlets demand. That extreme spread (cheapest runs about a tenth of the most expensive) is a classic sign of a speculative market: some registrars bet on premium demand, others treat it as a budget add-on. The average price hovers in the mid-range, but the gap reminds buyers to shop carefully.
The Niche Life of a New gTLD
.ceo faces the eternal challenge of new gTLDs: standing out in a world where .com still rules. Yet its focus gives it an edge over more generic alternatives. For a chief executive, grabbing john.ceo is more memorable than john-smith-ceo-consulting.com. The registry's decision to bundle .ceo with .pics and .christmas shows it's comfortable playing in niche markets. There's no corporate megabrand behind this one—just a bet that titles sell.