.gay Domain Names
35 registrars compared — cheapest from $1.75 at Spaceship
In 2019, .gay became one of the few new gTLDs explicitly created for the LGBT community, but its name — an adjective turned domain suffix — immediately stirred both celebration and debate. Run by Registry Services, LLC, it carries the weight of an identity rather than just a keyword.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spaceship Cheapest | $1.75 | $31.28 | $31.28 | $126.87 | $283.27 | Visit |
| 2 | Sav | $1.76 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $127.36 | $284.36 | Visit |
| 3 | Dynadot | $2.00 | $32.32 | $32.32 | $131.28 | $292.88 | Visit |
| 4 | Porkbun | $2.06 | $31.41 | $31.41 | $127.70 | $284.75 | Visit |
| 5 | Truehost | $2.19 | $49.91 | $39.26 | $201.83 | $451.38 | Visit |
| 6 | OVHcloud | $2.31 | $37.19 | $37.19 | $151.07 | $337.02 | Visit |
| 7 | INWX | $2.50 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $216.10 | $483.10 | Visit |
| 8 | Namecheap | $2.98 | $50.98 | $40.98 | $206.90 | $461.80 | Visit |
| 9 | Name.com | $2.99 | $53.99 | $53.99 | $218.95 | $488.90 | Visit |
| 10 | NameSilo | $2.99 | $38.99 | $31.95 | $158.95 | $353.90 | Visit |
| 11 | GoDaddy | $3.19 | $60.19 | $60.19 | $243.95 | $544.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Regery | $3.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | $135.95 | $300.90 | Visit |
| 13 | eDomains | $26.90 | $31.99 | $26.90 | $154.86 | $314.81 | Visit |
| 14 | All Domains | $33.30 | $40.51 | $40.51 | $195.34 | $397.89 | Visit |
| 15 | DreamHost | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $174.95 | $349.90 | Visit |
| 16 | Blacknight | $36.61 | $36.61 | $36.61 | $183.05 | $366.10 | Visit |
| 17 | MrDomain | $37.68 | $37.68 | $37.68 | $188.40 | $376.80 | Visit |
| 18 | Regtons | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $195.00 | $390.00 | Visit |
| 19 | Hello.co | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $199.95 | $399.90 | Visit |
| 20 | Gname | $40.99 | $40.99 | $40.99 | $204.95 | $409.90 | Visit |
| 21 | OnlyDomains | $41.99 | $46.49 | $46.49 | $227.95 | $460.40 | Visit |
| 22 | UK2 | $41.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $221.95 | $446.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Marcaria | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $210.00 | $420.00 | Visit |
| 24 | Infomaniak | $43.12 | $43.12 | $43.12 | $215.60 | $431.20 | Visit |
| 25 | Internet.bs | $43.99 | $46.49 | $46.49 | $229.95 | $462.40 | Visit |
| 26 | Moniker | $43.99 | $46.49 | $46.49 | $229.95 | $462.40 | Visit |
| 27 | 101domain | $44.67 | $54.17 | $44.67 | $261.35 | $532.20 | Visit |
| 28 | Directnic | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $225.00 | $450.00 | Visit |
| 29 | Squarespace | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $225.00 | $450.00 | Visit |
| 30 | Netim | $46.00 | $46.00 | $33.00 | $230.00 | $460.00 | Visit |
| 31 | Gandi | $47.87 | $103.98 | $40.56 | $463.79 | $983.69 | Visit |
| 32 | Crazy Domains | $48.00 | $49.49 | $48.00 | $245.96 | $493.41 | Visit |
| 33 | IONOS | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $250.00 | $500.00 | Visit |
| 34 | Hover | $50.19 | $50.19 | $50.19 | $250.95 | $501.90 | Visit |
| 35 | EuroDNS | $64.63 | $64.63 | $64.63 | $323.15 | $646.30 | Visit |
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The First Openly Queer Domain Space
When the internet was young, there was no obvious way to signal queer identity online. .gay changed that. Delegated in July 2019, it emerged from the 2012 new gTLD round and was positioned as a home for the LGBT community, not just a keyword play. Registry Services, LLC runs the TLD, and its official registry website cheekily declares 'ohhey.gay' — a nod to playful self-identification. Unlike many new gTLDs that chase commercial keywords, .gay was designed to be a communal identity marker.
Who Got to Own the Word 'Gay'?
The delegation of .gay wasn't a smooth administrative formality. It sparked a high-stakes contest among several contenders, each claiming to represent the LGBT community. The delegation records show that the ultimate winner, Registry Services, LLC, had to convince ICANN that it had the community's support. Critics asked whether a commercial registry could truly steward a term that carries deep cultural significance. The answer has been a mix: .gay is open for registration without proof of queerness, yet it relies on the community's trust to thrive.
More Than a Keyword: A Branding Statement
The TLD's intended use is the LGBT community, but its real power is symbolic. Registering a .gay domain is a declaration, not just a URL. For businesses, it can signal allyship or ownership of a queer niche; for individuals, it offers a home where identity is front and center. Still, .gay is not the only identity-centric domain. The same registry also operates .biz, .club, and .design, but none of those carry the cultural weight of a reclaimed identity term.
The Price of Identity: Budget-Friendly or Premium?
Despite its significance, .gay is surprisingly accessible. With 35 registrars offering it, the cheapest option, Spaceship, lists it at $1.75 — about a tenth of the most expensive registrar's price. That extreme spread suggests that demand is niche but real, and that some registrars see .gay as a premium branding product while others treat it as an everyday option. Those tempted by the low entry point should note that renewals may tell a different story; $31.28 is a figure worth checking before committing.
The Spectrum Beyond .gay
Within the queer community, names are personal, and .gay is just one color of the rainbow. The registry behind .gay also runs .club and .ink, but alternatives like .wiki exist for those who prefer description over identity. There's also the question: does .gay appeal only to those who identify with the word, or can it become a broader metaphor for openness? The IANA delegation gives few clues, but the cultural test is happening now, one registration at a time.