.boo Domain Registrationfrom £20.76/yr
Why Choose a .boo Domain?
The .boo extension is one of Google Registry's portfolio of new gTLDs, launched in 2014 as part of ICANN's expansion of the domain name space. The string itself is short, playful, and works equally well as a term of endearment, a Halloween reference, or a mock-scary exclamation. It's three letters, easy to say aloud, and reads cleanly in URLs and on social profiles.
Ideal for:
- Halloween costume shops, haunted attractions, and seasonal pop-ups
- Couples sites, wedding pages, and personalised gift stores
- Indie game studios making horror or spooky titles
- Pet brands, especially for dogs named Boo
- Comedy podcasts, prank channels, and reaction content creators
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .boo domain.
- Operated by Google Registry (Charleston Road Registry), the same operator behind .app, .dev, and .new.
- Some short, dictionary, and high-demand names are flagged as premium by the registry and carry higher one-off and renewal fees.
- Like other Google TLDs, .boo is on the HSTS preload list, meaning browsers force HTTPS for every .boo site — you'll need a valid SSL certificate from day one.
Creative .boo Domain Ideas
- peek-a.boo — children's clothing or photography brand
- haunted.boo — directory of haunted attractions and ghost tours
- spooky.boo — Halloween costume and decoration shop
- my.boo — personalised anniversary and couples gift site
- ghost.boo — paranormal investigation podcast or blog
- scare.boo — indie horror game studio portfolio
Frequently asked questions about .boo
Anyone, anywhere. There are no eligibility restrictions on .boo — individuals, businesses, charities, and creators can all register one. You don't need to prove a connection to Halloween, horror, or any specific industry. Standard registrant contact details are all that's required at the point of registration.
Yes, effectively. Google Registry has placed .boo on the HSTS preload list, which means modern browsers will refuse to load any .boo site over plain HTTP. You'll need a valid SSL/TLS certificate before your site will work in browsers. Free options like Let's Encrypt are widely supported and easy to set up.
You can register a .boo domain in one-year increments, typically up to a maximum of ten years at a time. Many customers start with a one or two-year registration and renew as needed. You can also enable auto-renewal in your account so the domain doesn't accidentally lapse.
Yes. Provided your domain is older than 60 days, unlocked at your current registrar, and you have the EPP authorisation code, you can transfer it to us. Inbound transfers usually add a year to your registration term, so you don't lose any time you've already paid for.
After expiry there's a renewal grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard price. After that, the domain enters a redemption period where recovery is possible but carries a significant fee set by the registry. After redemption ends the domain is released and anyone can register it.