.theater Domain Names
39 registrars compared — cheapest from $9.99 at Sav
Delegated in 2015, .theater is a niche gTLD for the performing arts, but its registry has big plans for it.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sav Cheapest | $9.99 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $218.79 | $479.79 | Visit |
| 2 | Porkbun | $10.81 | $52.01 | $52.01 | $218.85 | $478.90 | Visit |
| 3 | Dynadot | $10.92 | $53.72 | $53.72 | $225.80 | $494.40 | Visit |
| 4 | Regery | $10.99 | $53.99 | $53.99 | $226.95 | $496.90 | Visit |
| 5 | INWX | $12.10 | $94.80 | $94.80 | $391.30 | $865.30 | Visit |
| 6 | EuroDNS | $18.53 | $99.64 | $99.64 | $417.09 | $915.29 | Visit |
| 7 | Truehost | $18.69 | $85.01 | $65.26 | $358.73 | $783.78 | Visit |
| 8 | Name.com | $19.99 | $83.99 | $78.99 | $355.95 | $775.90 | Visit |
| 9 | eDomains | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $246.00 | $492.00 | Visit |
| 10 | Cloudflare | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $251.00 | $502.00 | Visit |
| 11 | Spaceship | $51.95 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $259.75 | $519.50 | Visit |
| 12 | Blacknight | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $260.75 | $521.50 | Visit |
| 13 | OVHcloud | $53.79 | $62.89 | $60.39 | $305.35 | $619.80 | Visit |
| 14 | Epik | $54.95 | $54.95 | $54.95 | $274.75 | $549.50 | Visit |
| 15 | NameBright | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $275.00 | $550.00 | Visit |
| 16 | Above.com | $55.22 | $55.22 | $55.22 | $276.10 | $552.20 | Visit |
| 17 | Regtons | $57.20 | $57.20 | $57.20 | $286.00 | $572.00 | Visit |
| 18 | Hello.co | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $299.95 | $599.90 | Visit |
| 19 | Gname | $60.99 | $60.99 | $60.99 | $304.95 | $609.90 | Visit |
| 20 | MrDomain | $62.10 | $62.10 | $62.10 | $310.50 | $621.00 | Visit |
| 21 | Crazy Domains | $63.49 | $63.49 | $63.49 | $317.45 | $634.90 | Visit |
| 22 | DreamHost | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $324.95 | $649.90 | Visit |
| 23 | NameSilo | $64.99 | $65.99 | $60.99 | $328.95 | $658.90 | Visit |
| 24 | All Domains | $67.71 | $71.04 | $71.04 | $351.87 | $707.07 | Visit |
| 25 | Namecheap | $67.98 | $80.98 | $67.98 | $391.90 | $796.80 | Visit |
| 26 | Internet.bs | $68.79 | $68.79 | $59.76 | $343.95 | $687.90 | Visit |
| 27 | Infomaniak | $70.48 | $70.48 | $70.48 | $352.40 | $704.80 | Visit |
| 28 | 123 Reg | $72.58 | $72.58 | $72.58 | $362.90 | $725.80 | Visit |
| 29 | Netim | $73.50 | $73.50 | $53.00 | $367.50 | $735.00 | Visit |
| 30 | OnlyDomains | $74.49 | $107.99 | $107.99 | $506.45 | $1046.40 | Visit |
| 31 | Directnic | $74.60 | $74.60 | $74.60 | $373.00 | $746.00 | Visit |
| 32 | Marcaria | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $375.00 | $750.00 | Visit |
| 33 | Squarespace | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $375.00 | $750.00 | Visit |
| 34 | Hover | $83.19 | $83.19 | $83.19 | $415.95 | $831.90 | Visit |
| 35 | Gandi | $84.02 | $135.98 | $71.20 | $627.94 | $1307.84 | Visit |
| 36 | 101domain | $86.67 | $106.67 | $86.67 | $513.35 | $1046.70 | Visit |
| 37 | Moniker | $88.92 | $100.42 | $88.92 | $490.60 | $992.70 | Visit |
| 38 | IONOS | $92.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $460.00 | $920.00 | Visit |
| 39 | GoDaddy | $100.19 | $100.19 | $100.19 | $500.95 | $1001.90 | Visit |
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Binky Moon's Curtain Call
When the new gTLD program opened its doors, Binky Moon, LLC stepped onto the stage as the registry operator for .theater. The company, which manages a portfolio of lifestyle and community-focused domains through Identity Digital, secured the string in the 2012 application round. Unlike a brand TLD, .theater was designed for anyone involved in the world of performance — from stage productions to film screenings. Binky Moon's stewardship fits a pattern: the same registry also runs related strings like .business, .cafe, and .codes, each carving out its own niche.
A Spelling Showdown: .theater vs. .theatre
The English-speaking world can't agree on how to spell 'theater,' and that debate is baked into the domain landscape. While .theater uses the American spelling, the British variant .theatre exists as a separate TLD, also delegated in 2015. For registrants, the choice is not just about aesthetics — it's about audience perception. An American venue might naturally gravitate to .theater, while a London-based company could prefer .theatre. This split mirrors the broader cultural divide and gives both TLDs a built-in identity. Binky Moon likely benefits from the larger American market, but the coexistence means no single spelling dominates the performing arts online space.
Pricing: A Stage for Everyone?
The cost of a .theater domain falls into the budget-friendly range, with many registrars offering it at entry-level prices. 39 registrars currently stock the TLD, giving buyers plenty of options. At the low end, Sav lists it for about $9.99, though renewal prices may climb to $52.20. The spread between the cheapest and most expensive registrar — at $100.19 — suggests that while .theater isn't a premium string, some registrars position it as a value-add for creative professionals. For a small theater company or an independent filmmaker, the price point makes it an accessible choice without the prestige markup of a .com.
Who's Actually Buying .theater?
The TLD's intended audience is broad, but the registrants tend to cluster around a few archetypes: local theaters, film houses, performance troupes, and even individual actors building a personal brand. Because the string is self-explanatory, it offers instant clarity about the nature of the site — a sharp contrast to the generic .com. Identity Digital, which operates the registry, has a history of encouraging creative uses for its TLDs, from .cafe to .coach. For a niche TLD like .theater, the challenge is critical mass: with so few registrations, early adopters can secure premium names, but the TLD risks remaining a niche curiosity rather than a mainstream choice.