.uk Domain Names
36 registrars compared — cheapest from $2.08 at Above.com
Delegated in 1985, .uk is one of the oldest country-code TLDs, yet it operates without general restrictions — a rare freedom for a ccTLD that has become a digital badge of British identity.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Above.com Cheapest | $2.08 | $5.94 | $5.52 | $25.84 | $55.54 | Visit |
| 2 | Cloudflare | $5.30 | $5.30 | $5.30 | $26.50 | $53.00 | Visit |
| 3 | Spaceship | $5.42 | $5.42 | $5.42 | $27.10 | $54.20 | Visit |
| 4 | MrDomain | $5.49 | $8.82 | $5.49 | $40.77 | $84.87 | Visit |
| 5 | NameSilo | $5.49 | $6.49 | $4.99 | $31.45 | $63.90 | Visit |
| 6 | Porkbun | $5.66 | $5.66 | $5.66 | $28.30 | $56.60 | Visit |
| 7 | Sav | $5.67 | $5.67 | $5.67 | $28.35 | $56.70 | Visit |
| 8 | Truehost | $5.97 | $7.66 | $7.66 | $36.61 | $74.91 | Visit |
| 9 | Gandi | $5.99 | $31.98 | $5.99 | $133.91 | $293.81 | Visit |
| 10 | Dynadot | $6.22 | $6.22 | $6.22 | $31.10 | $62.20 | Visit |
| 11 | OVHcloud | $6.49 | $9.49 | $9.49 | $44.45 | $91.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Regery | $6.69 | $6.99 | $1.99 | $34.65 | $69.60 | Visit |
| 13 | Hostinger | $7.99 | $10.99 | $7.99 | $51.95 | $106.90 | Visit |
| 14 | OnlyDomains | $7.99 | $12.49 | $12.49 | $57.95 | $120.40 | Visit |
| 15 | Internet.bs | $8.11 | $9.73 | $8.11 | $47.03 | $95.68 | Visit |
| 16 | Blacknight | $8.86 | $8.86 | $8.86 | $44.30 | $88.60 | Visit |
| 17 | eDomains | $9.14 | $9.14 | $9.14 | $45.70 | $91.40 | Visit |
| 18 | 101domain | $9.49 | $11.99 | $9.49 | $57.45 | $117.40 | Visit |
| 19 | Infomaniak | $9.76 | $9.76 | $10.11 | $48.80 | $97.60 | Visit |
| 20 | Moniker | $9.79 | $11.22 | $9.79 | $54.67 | $110.77 | Visit |
| 21 | Name.com | $9.99 | $11.99 | $9.99 | $57.95 | $117.90 | Visit |
| 22 | Regtons | $10.59 | $10.59 | $10.59 | $52.95 | $105.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Hover | $10.99 | $10.99 | $10.99 | $54.95 | $109.90 | Visit |
| 24 | Squarespace | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $55.00 | $110.00 | Visit |
| 25 | DreamHost | $11.95 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $59.75 | $119.50 | Visit |
| 26 | INWX | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $60.00 | $120.00 | Visit |
| 27 | Marcaria | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $60.00 | $120.00 | Visit |
| 28 | EuroDNS | $12.93 | $20.47 | $20.47 | $94.81 | $197.16 | Visit |
| 29 | GoDaddy | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | $64.95 | $129.90 | Visit |
| 30 | Crazy Domains | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $65.00 | $130.00 | Visit |
| 31 | UK2 | $13.18 | $13.18 | $13.18 | $65.90 | $131.80 | Visit |
| 32 | Netim | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $72.50 | $145.00 | Visit |
| 33 | Epik | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $74.75 | $149.50 | Visit |
| 34 | Hello.co | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $74.95 | $149.90 | Visit |
| 35 | 123 Reg | $17.14 | $17.14 | $17.14 | $85.70 | $171.40 | Visit |
| 36 | Directnic | $17.59 | $17.59 | $17.59 | $87.95 | $175.90 | Visit |
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Three Decades Under Nominet's Watch
Since 1985, .uk has been managed by Nominet UK, a not-for-profit company that now oversees one of the most heavily used ccTLDs in Europe. Its registry maintains the WHOIS server at whois.nic.uk and has implemented DNSSEC across the namespace — a security layer that many older TLDs still lack. Nominet's stewardship has kept the TLD remarkably open: unlike many country codes that restrict registration to residents or local entities, .uk has no general restrictions, though certain second-level domains impose their own rules.
The Second-Level Landscape Under .uk
The real structure of .uk lives below the top level. Second-level domains like co.uk and org.uk have historically defined the British web — and while .uk itself has no blanket restrictions, those subdomains carry specific eligibility requirements that the parent .uk Wikipedia entry documents in detail. For registrants, this means choosing between a direct .uk address and a traditional second-level name can matter: the direct form offers brevity and simplicity, while the legacy subdomains signal a particular context, from commercial activity to voluntary organisations. The Public Suffix List treats these as distinct registrable suffixes, which is telling for anyone building a security or cookie policy.
Why .uk Isn't Just for the UK
Officially intended for entities connected with the United Kingdom, .uk has in practice become a favourite well beyond its borders — the Wikipedia overview notes it is very popular in the UK, but its open registration policy means global registrants can grab a short, credible domain. This global appeal drives the high search volume for 'uk domain' purchases and explains why the TLD appears alongside other European codes like .eu and .de. For a startup or a personal brand, a .uk address can project British reliability even if the server sits elsewhere.
Competing With Its Own Subdomains
.uk faces unusual internal competition. Its own second-level domains — especially the dominant co.uk — compete head-to-head with the shorter parent TLD, a dynamic that shapes pricing and choice. The registry behind these, Nominet UK, also operates the Welsh and Welsh-oriented .cymru and .wales TLDs, creating a family of UK-centric namespaces. For registrants, the trade-off usually comes down to length versus legacy: a direct .uk is shorter and modern, but co.uk carries decades of recognition. With a wide pricing spread across 36 registrars, the cheapest option like Above.com can make the newer form an attractive budget choice.