.fyi Domain Names
44 registrars compared — cheapest from $5.20 at Cloudflare
FYI is a gTLD that turns a common internet abbreviation into a whole domain, ideal for quick information-sharing sites.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloudflare Cheapest | $5.20 | $5.20 | $5.20 | $26.00 | $52.00 | Visit |
| 2 | Spaceship | $5.38 | $5.38 | $5.38 | $26.90 | $53.80 | Visit |
| 3 | Sav | $5.40 | $5.40 | $5.40 | $27.00 | $54.00 | Visit |
| 4 | Dynadot | $5.57 | $5.57 | $5.57 | $27.85 | $55.70 | Visit |
| 5 | Porkbun | $5.66 | $5.66 | $5.66 | $28.30 | $56.60 | Visit |
| 6 | Above.com | $5.72 | $5.72 | $5.72 | $28.60 | $57.20 | Visit |
| 7 | Regery | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | $29.95 | $59.90 | Visit |
| 8 | eDomains | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $30.00 | $60.00 | Visit |
| 9 | NameBright | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $30.00 | $60.00 | Visit |
| 10 | Namecheap | $6.98 | $9.68 | $6.98 | $45.70 | $94.10 | Visit |
| 11 | Crazy Domains | $7.39 | $7.69 | $7.39 | $38.15 | $76.60 | Visit |
| 12 | Truehost | $7.68 | $22.61 | $9.07 | $98.12 | $211.17 | Visit |
| 13 | Alibaba Cloud | $9.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $81.00 | $171.00 | Visit |
| 14 | Epik | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $49.75 | $99.50 | Visit |
| 15 | Gandi | $9.99 | $63.98 | $24.46 | $265.91 | $585.81 | Visit |
| 16 | Hello.co | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $49.95 | $99.90 | Visit |
| 17 | Name.com | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $49.95 | $99.90 | Visit |
| 18 | GoDaddy | $10.19 | $10.19 | $10.19 | $50.95 | $101.90 | Visit |
| 19 | MrDomain | $13.26 | $13.26 | $13.26 | $66.30 | $132.60 | Visit |
| 20 | Hostinger | $16.19 | $20.19 | $16.19 | $96.95 | $197.90 | Visit |
| 21 | INWX | $16.32 | $16.32 | $16.32 | $81.60 | $163.20 | Visit |
| 22 | NameSilo | $16.99 | $17.99 | $14.99 | $88.95 | $178.90 | Visit |
| 23 | EuroDNS | $18.31 | $18.31 | $18.31 | $91.55 | $183.10 | Visit |
| 24 | Internet.bs | $18.99 | $21.65 | $20.99 | $105.59 | $213.84 | Visit |
| 25 | Netim | $19.00 | $19.00 | $8.00 | $95.00 | $190.00 | Visit |
| 26 | Blacknight | $20.52 | $20.52 | $20.52 | $102.60 | $205.20 | Visit |
| 27 | Bluehost | $20.99 | $27.99 | $20.99 | $132.95 | $272.90 | Visit |
| 28 | IONOS | $21.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $141.00 | $291.00 | Visit |
| 29 | Marcaria | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $110.00 | $220.00 | Visit |
| 30 | OVHcloud | $22.30 | $21.79 | $17.49 | $109.46 | $218.41 | Visit |
| 31 | 101domain | $22.67 | $26.67 | $22.67 | $129.35 | $262.70 | Visit |
| 32 | Cosmotown | $22.67 | $26.67 | $22.67 | $129.35 | $262.70 | Visit |
| 33 | Regtons | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $125.00 | $250.00 | Visit |
| 34 | Hover | $26.19 | $26.19 | $26.19 | $130.95 | $261.90 | Visit |
| 35 | Infomaniak | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $131.25 | $262.50 | Visit |
| 36 | All Domains | $26.64 | $28.86 | $28.86 | $142.08 | $286.38 | Visit |
| 37 | Directnic | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $134.95 | $269.90 | Visit |
| 38 | OnlyDomains | $27.99 | $31.99 | $31.99 | $155.95 | $315.90 | Visit |
| 39 | UK2 | $27.99 | $30.99 | $30.99 | $151.95 | $306.90 | Visit |
| 40 | Gname | $28.99 | $28.99 | $28.99 | $144.95 | $289.90 | Visit |
| 41 | DreamHost | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $149.75 | $299.50 | Visit |
| 42 | Squarespace | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | Visit |
| 43 | Moniker | $30.99 | $35.05 | $33.99 | $171.19 | $346.44 | Visit |
| 44 | 123 Reg | $32.98 | $32.98 | $32.98 | $164.90 | $329.80 | Visit |
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From Acronym to Address: The Birth of .fyi
When Binky Moon, LLC delegated .fyi on May 14, 2015, it transformed "for your information" from a casual email header into a permanent web address. This was part of the 2012 new gTLD program, ICANN's massive expansion of the internet's naming system. Unlike brand-specific TLDs that lock down their namespaces, .fyi was released as a generic, open registration zone—anyone can claim a slice of this acronym. The choice to make it a gTLD rather than a brand TLD hints at ambitions beyond a single company's marketing. It's a shorthand that internet users already speak, and now it's a place to live.
The Registry Behind the Shortcut
Binky Moon, LLC isn't a household name, but it's the operational force behind .fyi, and its registry services are powered by Identity Digital, a major player in the domain industry. The same registry runs a family of TLDs that share a thematic thread: .business for commerce, .codes for programming, .cafe for hangouts—each one targets a specific use-case in plain English. .fyi fits this pattern by capturing the universal urge to share useful info. The registry's global reach means .fyi is available through 44 registrars, with prices varying widely; the budget-friendly entry point is Cloudflare at $5.20, but premiums climb to $32.98. That spread reflects the TLD's broad appeal—from hobbyists to businesses.
What .fyi Says That .com Can't
In a sea of .com addresses, .fyi signals immediacy and utility. A URL like "weather.fyi" or "taxdeadline.fyi" tells visitors they're getting a quick answer, not a corporate brochure. This positioning is exactly why registries minted dozens of these descriptive TLDs in the 2012 round—they give meaning at a glance. For individuals, a personal blog at "yourname.fyi" suggests a concise portfolio, not a life story. For startups, it's a way to stand out without paying a fortune for a premium .com. The trade-off? .com remains the default for trust, so .fyi adoption depends on audiences expecting internet-speak. But as digital natives dominate, the abbreviation's familiarity is an asset. It's a domain that works best when the content is genuinely worth a quick read.
The Family Tree: Related TLDs and Their Niches
Binky Moon's portfolio reveals a strategy: own everyday words and let each find its audience. .business courts enterprises, .cafe evokes community spaces, .coach targets mentoring and fitness, .church serves congregations, and .codes attracts developers. .fyi sits alongside as the generalist—less specific than any of these, yet applicable to all of them. A coding tutorial might live at .codes, but a rapid-fire tip could just as easily be .fyi. The registry's variety means each TLD competes for the same registrar shelf space, but .fyi's versatility is its edge. While it lacks the built-in audience of a geographic or industry TLD, its abbreviation is universally understood online, making it a cross-cultural choice for quick, informative content.