Best Domain Registrars
The registrar you choose locks you into renewal pricing for years. We score on honest renewal rates, free privacy, DNS control, and who won't bait-and-switch you after Year 1.
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How We Rank Domain Registrars
Every product is scored on a 100-point rubric. Here's exactly what we measure:
Renewal Pricing
Year-2+ renewal cost vs. competitors — introductory pricing is irrelevant if renewals are expensive
WHOIS Privacy
Is domain privacy free or a paid add-on?
DNS Control
Full record editing, TTL control, DNSSEC support, and nameserver flexibility
Portfolio Tools
Bulk search, bulk buy, bulk transfer, and domain marketplace access
Support Quality
24/7 chat, phone, and documentation quality
🥈 Silver — Strong Choice
75–89 points. Solid option, missing a few things the Gold tier has.