.lol Domain Names
40 registrars compared — cheapest from $1.19 at GoDaddy
Launched in the 2012 new gTLD round, .lol turned an internet shorthand for laughter into a domain extension. Delegated on April 23, 2015, to XYZ.COM LLC, it's a playfully branded space that signals fun more than function.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoDaddy Cheapest | $1.19 | $50.19 | $50.19 | $201.95 | $452.90 | Visit |
| 2 | eDomains | $1.20 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $97.20 | $217.20 | Visit |
| 3 | Spaceship | $1.24 | $26.08 | $26.08 | $105.56 | $235.96 | Visit |
| 4 | Alibaba Cloud | $1.35 | $39.99 | $1.35 | $161.31 | $361.26 | Visit |
| 5 | OVHcloud | $1.46 | $31.49 | $30.79 | $127.42 | $284.87 | Visit |
| 6 | Dynadot | $1.50 | $26.97 | $26.97 | $109.38 | $244.23 | Visit |
| 7 | Porkbun | $1.54 | $26.26 | $26.26 | $106.58 | $237.88 | Visit |
| 8 | Namecheap | $1.80 | $40.98 | $32.98 | $165.72 | $370.62 | Visit |
| 9 | Cosmotown | $1.81 | $27.47 | $27.47 | $111.69 | $249.04 | Visit |
| 10 | Sav | $1.97 | $26.20 | $26.20 | $106.77 | $237.77 | Visit |
| 11 | Gandi | $1.99 | $87.98 | $32.52 | $353.91 | $793.81 | Visit |
| 12 | Name.com | $1.99 | $45.99 | $31.99 | $185.95 | $415.90 | Visit |
| 13 | NameSilo | $1.99 | $32.49 | $28.99 | $131.95 | $294.40 | Visit |
| 14 | OnlyDomains | $1.99 | $50.49 | $50.49 | $203.95 | $456.40 | Visit |
| 15 | Netim | $2.00 | $40.50 | $28.00 | $164.00 | $366.50 | Visit |
| 16 | Hostinger | $2.19 | $40.19 | $2.19 | $162.95 | $363.90 | Visit |
| 17 | Truehost | $2.19 | $41.46 | $32.76 | $168.03 | $375.33 | Visit |
| 18 | All Domains | $2.22 | $37.74 | $37.74 | $153.18 | $341.88 | Visit |
| 19 | Blacknight | $2.87 | $29.40 | $29.40 | $120.47 | $267.47 | Visit |
| 20 | Regery | $2.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $110.95 | $245.90 | Visit |
| 21 | Gname | $6.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | $150.95 | $330.90 | Visit |
| 22 | Cloudflare | $25.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $106.00 | $207.00 | Visit |
| 23 | Above.com | $27.72 | $27.72 | $27.72 | $138.60 | $277.20 | Visit |
| 24 | Infomaniak | $28.47 | $28.47 | $28.47 | $142.35 | $284.70 | Visit |
| 25 | Epik | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $144.75 | $289.50 | Visit |
| 26 | Internet.bs | $29.21 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $261.01 | $550.76 | Visit |
| 27 | Crazy Domains | $29.59 | $30.49 | $29.59 | $151.55 | $304.00 | Visit |
| 28 | DreamHost | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $149.75 | $299.50 | Visit |
| 29 | MrDomain | $32.13 | $32.13 | $32.13 | $160.65 | $321.30 | Visit |
| 30 | Regtons | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $165.00 | $330.00 | Visit |
| 31 | Hello.co | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $174.95 | $349.90 | Visit |
| 32 | Squarespace | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $175.00 | $350.00 | Visit |
| 33 | Directnic | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $199.95 | $399.90 | Visit |
| 34 | IONOS | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $200.00 | $400.00 | Visit |
| 35 | Marcaria | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $210.00 | $420.00 | Visit |
| 36 | Hover | $42.19 | $42.19 | $42.19 | $210.95 | $421.90 | Visit |
| 37 | 101domain | $43.17 | $53.17 | $43.17 | $255.85 | $521.70 | Visit |
| 38 | Moniker | $51.95 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $283.75 | $573.50 | Visit |
| 39 | INWX | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $267.00 | $534.00 | Visit |
| 40 | EuroDNS | $53.86 | $53.86 | $53.86 | $269.30 | $538.60 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
The Registrar Behind the LOL
XYZ.COM LLC, the company that also brought .xyz to the root, operates .lol. Its IANA record lists a straightforward technical setup: a whois server at whois.nic.lol and a registry URL at nic.lol. The timing is notable—2015, right in the middle of the 2012 new gTLD program rollout. .lol was never meant for serious infrastructure; its sole purpose is to let a domain name itself carry a joke.
When the TLD Is the Punchline
Unlike .com or .net, .lol doesn't hint at a site's content or purpose. Instead, the extension functions as emotional punctuation: something is funny, casual, or not to be taken seriously. That positioning makes it a natural fit for meme pages, comedy blogs, or personal sites where the owner wants the URL to induce a smirk before a single byte loads. The Public Suffix List confirms .lol is a registrable domain in its own right, not a subdomain—so every .lol address is a self-contained joke.
Pricing Laughs: A Wide Spread
With 40 registrars offering .lol, the pricing spread is extreme—the cheapest registrar (GoDaddy) lists it at about a tenth of the most expensive. That volatility suggests no one has settled on a standard value. For a domain that's inherently playful, buyers can shop around and find a bargain at $1.19, but they should check renewal costs ($50.19) before committing. The average price ($18.63) sits in the middle, making .lol a budget option for those who want a chuckle without breaking the bank.
Not the Only Game in Town
For entertainment-minded site owners, .lol competes with other new gTLDs aimed at fun. .games and .game target gaming content specifically, while .casino and .bingo appeal to gambling and casual play. .lotto covers lottery-themed sites. .lol differentiates by being agnostic to content type—it's not about games or gambling, but about tone. A personal blog with a dry sense of humor can sit comfortably next to a comedy podcast in the same .lol neighborhood.