Extension
.life
.life in short
The .life domain is an open generic top-level domain (gTLD) for lifestyle, wellness, coaching and personal brands. It reads as a warm, human single word, making it a popular choice for projects about how people live.
.life at a glance
Type
gTLD — Generic top-level domain
Registry
Identity Digital
Launched
2014
Country / scope
Generic — no country
Restrictions
Open to anyone
Typical price
$25/yr
Example sites
lifestyle blogs
Source: IANA root zone database & registry data · methodology
Where to register a .life domain
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What does .life mean?
The .life extension is a generic top-level domain that does exactly what the word suggests: it frames a website as being about living — wellbeing, lifestyle, personal growth, community and the everyday. Launched in 2014 and run within the Identity Digital portfolio, it is one of the more emotionally resonant new gTLDs, because “life” is a word everyone already understands.
What makes .life appealing is how naturally it completes a phrase. slow.life, your.life, remote.life — the extension becomes part of the name rather than an afterthought. That “domain hack” quality, where the TLD finishes the idea, is the main reason brands reach for it over a literal .com.
Who uses .life?
.life is a favourite of wellness coaches, fitness and nutrition brands, mental-health resources, lifestyle bloggers, faith and community groups, and personal-development projects. It also suits campaigns and movements — anything where the message is about how to live rather than a narrow product. A counsellor, a yoga studio or a habit-tracking app can all feel at home on .life.
It is a poor fit where you need to look strictly corporate or technical; a fintech or developer tool is better served by .money or .dev. But for warm, people-centred brands, .life carries exactly the right tone, and adjacent extensions like .live and .world share that spirit.
.life registration rules and requirements
.life is a fully open gTLD with no restrictions: anyone, anywhere can register an available name with no documentation, licence or local presence. Registration is first-come, first-served through any accredited registrar under standard ICANN rules. Because so many short and meaningful words pair well with “life,” good names are still findable, though some premium one-word combinations carry higher pricing.
How much does .life cost?
A .life domain typically runs about $25 per year at mainstream registrars, though rates vary by registrar and any introductory promotion. Always confirm the renewal price — not just the first-year offer — before you register.
| Registrar | Typical .life price (per year) |
|---|---|
| Identity Digital accredited registrars | ~$25–35/yr |
| Namecheap | ~$25/yr |
| Porkbun | ~$28/yr |
.life pros and cons
Pros
- Warm, universally understood word that reads well in any language.
- Excellent for 'domain hack' names where the TLD finishes the phrase.
- Open to anyone with no restrictions or paperwork.
- Strong fit for wellness, lifestyle and personal brands.
Cons
- Too soft for strictly corporate, financial or technical brands.
- Premium one-word combinations can be expensive.
- Pricier than budget generics like .xyz or .online.
- Less instantly trusted than a .com by mainstream users.
Example .life websites
- Wellness and coaching brands use names like balanced.life to set a calm, personal tone.
- Lifestyle and travel creators adopt remote.life or slow.life as memorable identities.
- Community and faith projects register church.life-style names for movements and groups.
.life — frequently asked questions
What is the .life domain?
The .life domain is an open generic top-level domain for lifestyle, wellness, coaching, community and personal brands. It reads as a warm, human single word and works especially well in names where 'life' completes the phrase, such as slow.life.
Who can register a .life domain?
Anyone, anywhere. .life is fully open with no restrictions, documentation or local-presence requirement — registration is first-come, first-served through any accredited registrar.
How much does a .life domain cost?
A .life domain typically costs around $25 per year, with most registrars in the $25–$35 range. Premium one-word names can cost more. As always, confirm the renewal price before you register.
Is .life good for a personal brand?
Yes. .life is one of the better extensions for personal and lifestyle brands because the word is warm, universal and easy to remember. It suits coaches, creators and wellness projects far better than a generic corporate TLD.