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About the .design domain
A quick overview to help you choose and register a .design domain
What is a .design domain?
.design is a generic top-level domain for design-focused sites and portfolios. It’s a non-sponsored gTLD with no special eligibility rules, so it’s open to businesses, creatives, and projects.
Who is a .design domain for?
A .design domain works well for designers, creative agencies, product teams, and portfolio sites that want a clear, professional web address. It also fits branding projects and visual studios looking for a focused online identity.
Why choose a .design domain?
A .design domain helps visitors understand your website at a glance and makes your brand easier to remember. It adds clarity to your online identity and works well across websites, email, and marketing as your business grows.
Domain information for .design
TLD
.design
TLD type
gTLD
Minimum registration period
1 year
Maximum registration period
3 years
Is privacy protection supported
Yes
Is lock supported
Yes
Is DNSSEC supported
Yes
ICANN fee
$0.20
Why register your domain with Hostinger?
No technical knowledge required
24/7 expert support
Free domain privacy protection
Free coming soon page or link in bio site
Competitive pricing
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.design domain FAQs
What does a .design domain mean?
A .design domain signals that a site is about design, such as graphic, product, fashion, or web design. It started as a generic top-level domain, but today people use it to show a creative or professional design focus.
Is a .design domain trusted?
Yes. .design is a valid top-level domain with an official registry, so it works normally in browsers, email, and search. Trust depends more on the website and owner than on the extension itself.
Is a .design a good domain?
Yes, if your site is about design or a related service. Search engines treat .design and .com equally for SEO, so content, relevance, and site quality matter more than the extension.
Should I choose a .design domain or .com domain?
Choose .design if you want a clear match for a design-focused brand or when the name is easier to get. Choose .com if your audience expects the most familiar extension or you want the broadest default recognition.
Who can register a .design domain?
Anyone can register a .design domain. There is no special eligibility requirement, so it is open to individuals, businesses, and organizations.
Are there restrictions on .design domains?
Like other domains, a .design name must follow standard DNS rules and cannot use reserved or invalid characters. The registry may also block some reserved names, but there are no special use restrictions.
How much does a .design domain cost?
At Hostinger, a .design domain costs $12.99 for the first year. After that, the renewal fee is $57.99/year.
As Hostinger is an ICANN-accredited registrar, your domain is managed securely. Auto-renewal helps prevent expiration, and 24/7 support is available. You can also transfer your domain to Hostinger at any time.