.moda Domain Names
41 registrars compared — cheapest from $9.99 at Sav
Spanish for 'fashion,' .moda was delegated in January 2014 to Dog Beach, LLC, a registry known for thematic domain spaces. It's a niche gTLD with a clear linguistic audience, yet its story is more about branding potential than current market demand.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sav Cheapest | $9.99 | $33.48 | $33.48 | $143.91 | $311.31 | Visit |
| 2 | Porkbun | $10.81 | $33.47 | $33.47 | $144.69 | $312.04 | Visit |
| 3 | Dynadot | $10.92 | $34.46 | $34.46 | $148.76 | $321.06 | Visit |
| 4 | Regery | $10.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $150.95 | $325.90 | Visit |
| 5 | INWX | $12.10 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $254.50 | $557.50 | Visit |
| 6 | EuroDNS | $18.53 | $43.09 | $43.09 | $190.89 | $406.34 | Visit |
| 7 | Truehost | $18.69 | $53.81 | $41.86 | $233.93 | $502.98 | Visit |
| 8 | Name.com | $19.99 | $52.99 | $33.49 | $231.95 | $496.90 | Visit |
| 9 | eDomains | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $129.00 | $258.00 | Visit |
| 10 | Blacknight | $32.17 | $32.17 | $32.17 | $160.85 | $321.70 | Visit |
| 11 | Cloudflare | $32.20 | $32.20 | $32.20 | $161.00 | $322.00 | Visit |
| 12 | Spaceship | $33.32 | $33.32 | $33.32 | $166.60 | $333.20 | Visit |
| 13 | OVHcloud | $34.09 | $39.99 | $39.19 | $194.05 | $394.00 | Visit |
| 14 | Hello.co | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $174.95 | $349.90 | Visit |
| 15 | NameBright | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $175.00 | $350.00 | Visit |
| 16 | UK2 | $35.09 | $35.09 | $35.09 | $175.45 | $350.90 | Visit |
| 17 | Above.com | $35.42 | $35.42 | $35.42 | $177.10 | $354.20 | Visit |
| 18 | Epik | $36.95 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $184.75 | $369.50 | Visit |
| 19 | Crazy Domains | $37.99 | $40.49 | $37.99 | $199.95 | $402.40 | Visit |
| 20 | MrDomain | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $199.50 | $399.00 | Visit |
| 21 | Bluehost | $39.99 | $42.99 | $39.99 | $211.95 | $426.90 | Visit |
| 22 | DreamHost | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $199.95 | $399.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Internet.bs | $40.00 | $42.74 | $40.00 | $210.96 | $424.66 | Visit |
| 24 | NameSilo | $40.99 | $41.99 | $38.99 | $208.95 | $418.90 | Visit |
| 25 | Marcaria | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $210.00 | $420.00 | Visit |
| 26 | Gname | $42.99 | $42.99 | $42.99 | $214.95 | $429.90 | Visit |
| 27 | Infomaniak | $43.29 | $43.29 | $43.29 | $216.45 | $432.90 | Visit |
| 28 | 123 Reg | $43.54 | $43.54 | $43.54 | $217.70 | $435.40 | Visit |
| 29 | Namecheap | $43.98 | $45.98 | $43.98 | $227.90 | $457.80 | Visit |
| 30 | Regtons | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $220.00 | $440.00 | Visit |
| 31 | Squarespace | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $225.00 | $450.00 | Visit |
| 32 | All Domains | $46.62 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $246.42 | $496.17 | Visit |
| 33 | OnlyDomains | $50.99 | $43.99 | $43.99 | $226.95 | $446.90 | Visit |
| 34 | 101domain | $51.17 | $61.67 | $51.17 | $297.85 | $606.20 | Visit |
| 35 | Directnic | $51.49 | $51.49 | $51.49 | $257.45 | $514.90 | Visit |
| 36 | Netim | $52.50 | $52.50 | $35.00 | $262.50 | $525.00 | Visit |
| 37 | Hover | $53.19 | $53.19 | $53.19 | $265.95 | $531.90 | Visit |
| 38 | Gandi | $53.61 | $87.98 | $45.42 | $405.53 | $845.43 | Visit |
| 39 | IONOS | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $295.00 | $590.00 | Visit |
| 40 | Moniker | $60.75 | $68.68 | $60.75 | $335.47 | $678.87 | Visit |
| 41 | GoDaddy | $64.19 | $64.19 | $64.19 | $320.95 | $641.90 | Visit |
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A Fashion-Centric Niche from the 2012 New gTLD Wave
.moda entered the naming space as part of the 2012 new gTLD program, delegated on 2014-01-09 to Dog Beach, LLC. Its name is Spanish for 'fashion,' a clear signal for designers, boutiques, and style-conscious brands. Unlike many gTLDs that target a broad audience, .moda claims a specific linguistic and cultural niche. It was never a brand TLD, so it was open to anyone. But nearly a decade after delegation, it hasn't become a mainstream choice; instead, it serves as a thematic alternative for those who want a memorable, category-specific address.
The Dog Beach Portfolio: A Thematic Approach to Domains
Dog Beach, LLC operates a portfolio of gTLDs that share a lifestyle or interest-based theme. .band, .ninja, .video, .family, and .live all fall under the same registrar, now part of Identity Digital. This grouping suggests a strategy of offering domain spaces that feel more expressive than generic .com addresses. For .moda, that means a fashion professional can claim a name that's both concise and culturally resonant, such as 'julia.moda' or 'atelier.moda.' The registry's focus on niches rather than broad utility positions .moda as a specialty tool rather than a volume seller.
Who Actually Registers .moda? A Modest Market
The pricing spread for .moda is wide, with registrars offering it at different tiers — from budget to premium. According to 41 registrars, Sav offers the lowest entry point at $9.99, while others charge significantly more, with renewal prices reaching $33.48 and the most expensive at $64.19 (averaging $37.42). This variance suggests demand is neither uniform nor high. Registrations tend to come from Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs, fashion bloggers, or small businesses seeking a memorable brand. It's a niche that could grow if the fashion industry embraces category-specific domains, but for now, it remains a quiet corner of the web.
Everyday Keywords vs. Spanish Identity
One of .moda's distinguishing traits is its reliance on Spanish-language keywords. While it could attract international fashion houses, its real strength lies in the Spanish-speaking market, where 'moda' is a common and evocative word. A domain like 'moda.moda' might appeal to a trade publication, but that's an exception. More typical are registrants pairing .moda with named brands, like 'zara.moda' (if available) or personal names. Compared to generic alternatives like .com or even .live, .moda offers a shorter, industry-specific identity. But without a strong believer in the extension, it risks being a solution in search of a problem.