Extension
.club
.club in short
The .club domain is an open generic top-level domain (gTLD) launched in 2014 for clubs, communities, membership sites, teams and fan groups. It is operated by Registry Services (GoDaddy) and is one of the most widely adopted new gTLDs.
.club at a glance
Type
gTLD — Generic top-level domain
Registry
Registry Services (GoDaddy)
Launched
2014
Country / scope
Generic — no country
Restrictions
Open to anyone — no club or membership requirement
Typical price
$13/yr
Example sites
community sites
Source: IANA root zone database & registry data · methodology
Where to register a .club domain
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What does .club mean?
The .club extension means exactly what it says — a club, a group of people brought together by a shared interest. Delegated in 2014 and now run by Registry Services (a GoDaddy registry), it became one of the breakout successes of the new-gTLD era, racking up over a million registrations thanks to its broad, friendly meaning and reasonable price.
It is unusually versatile: sports teams, hobby groups, membership businesses, fan communities, nightlife venues and even subscription products all read naturally with .club on the end.
Who uses .club?
Sports and fitness clubs, hobby and interest communities, fan sites, membership and subscription businesses, book clubs and investing groups, nightclubs and event brands, and online communities of every kind. Because the word is so widely understood and the names are still plentiful, it appeals to both grassroots groups and commercial membership products.
.club registration rules and requirements
None. .club is fully open: no requirement to be an incorporated club or run a membership scheme, no documentation, no local presence. Registration is first-come, first-served to anyone worldwide under standard ICANN rules.
How much does a .club cost?
A .club domain typically costs about $13–$18 per year, often with cheap first-year promotions — one of the better-value descriptive gTLDs. It is among the most aggressively marketed new extensions, so deals are common; check the renewal rate.
| Registrar | Typical .club price (per year) |
|---|---|
| Porkbun | ~$13/yr |
| Namecheap | ~$13–18/yr (promo first year) |
| Cloudflare Registrar | At wholesale cost |
.club pros and cons
Pros
- Broad, friendly meaning that fits countless groups.
- One of the most adopted and recognised new gTLDs.
- Reasonably priced with frequent promotions.
- Open to anyone, with plenty of names still available.
Cons
- Only suits club / community / membership themes.
- Lower type-in recall than .com.
- Renewal can exceed promo first-year prices.
- Some short names flagged premium.
Example .club websites
- Sports, fitness and hobby clubs on name.club.
- Membership and subscription businesses.
- Fan communities, book clubs and nightlife/event brands.
.club — frequently asked questions
What is the .club domain?
The .club domain is an open generic top-level domain (gTLD) launched in 2014 for clubs, communities, membership sites, teams and fan groups. It is operated by Registry Services (GoDaddy) and is one of the most widely adopted new gTLDs.
Who can register a .club domain?
Anyone. .club is an open generic TLD with no requirement to be an incorporated club or run a membership scheme — it is available first-come, first-served to individuals and organisations worldwide.
How much does a .club domain cost?
A .club domain typically costs around $13–$18 per year, frequently with a discounted first year. It is heavily promoted, so deals are common; check the renewal rate.
Is .club good for a community or membership site?
Yes — its broad, well-understood meaning fits sports teams, hobby groups, fan communities and membership businesses alike. It offers no SEO boost, but a clean name.club communicates ‘join us’ more directly than a generic .com.