.market Domain Registrationfrom £63.74/yr
Why Choose a .market Domain?
The .market extension launched in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD programme and was designed for businesses involved in trade, commerce, and the buying and selling of goods or services. It works equally well for traditional marketplaces, farmers' markets, online trading platforms, and niche commerce sites. The word "market" is universally understood across English-speaking audiences, which makes it useful for retailers and platforms wanting an immediately recognisable web address that signals commercial activity.
Ideal for:
- Online marketplaces connecting buyers and sellers
- Farmers' markets, food halls, and artisan producer collectives
- Stock, crypto, and trading platforms
- Independent retailers and specialty shops
- Industry-specific B2B trading platforms
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .market domain regardless of whether they operate a physical or online marketplace.
- Some short, common, or high-value keyword .market names are classified as premium by the registry and carry higher registration and renewal fees.
- Standard ICANN policies apply, including the 60-day transfer lock after registration and the redemption grace period after expiry.
Creative .market Domain Ideas
- Saturday.market — weekend farmers' market or weekly pop-up event
- Vintage.market — curated marketplace for retro clothing and homeware
- Crypto.market — exchange, news site, or trading dashboard
- Maker.market — platform for independent craftspeople and small producers
- Local.market — directory connecting shoppers with nearby independent shops
- Green.market — sustainable goods and eco-friendly product marketplace
Frequently asked questions about .market
Anyone can register a .market domain. There are no eligibility checks, geographic restrictions, or requirements to operate an actual marketplace. Individuals, sole traders, limited companies, and organisations of any size from any country are free to register, which makes it a flexible choice for both established businesses and new ventures.
You can register a .market domain for any term between one and ten years. Most customers choose one or two years initially and renew as needed, but registering for a longer period locks in your domain and avoids the risk of forgetting a renewal. Auto-renewal is available to keep your registration uninterrupted.
Yes, transfers in are supported. You'll need to unlock the domain at your current registrar, obtain the EPP authorisation code, and start the transfer through our control panel. The domain must be at least 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer. Most transfers complete within five to seven days and add a year to your registration.
After expiry the domain enters a grace period during which you can renew at the standard price. It then moves into a redemption period, where recovery is still possible but a registry redemption fee applies on top of renewal. After that the domain is released and becomes available for anyone to register, so renew promptly if you want to keep it.
Yes. Free WHOIS privacy is offered on .market domains, which replaces your personal contact details in the public WHOIS record with forwarding information. This helps reduce spam and protect your home address if you've registered as an individual or sole trader, while still keeping the domain fully under your control.