.rip Domain Registrationfrom £37.06/yr
Why Choose a .rip Domain?
The .rip extension launched in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD programme and has carved out a niche as the web's go-to domain for digital memorials, tribute pages, and remembrance projects. The three-letter string is universally recognised shorthand for "rest in peace", making it instantly meaningful for memorial sites without any explanation needed. It's also picked up secondary use among gaming, comedy, and meme communities who use "rip" ironically to mark defeats, retirements, or discontinued projects.
Ideal for:
- Online memorial and tribute pages for loved ones
- Funeral homes and bereavement services
- Pet memorial websites
- Gaming clans marking retired players or characters
- Meme accounts and comedy projects covering pop culture "deaths"
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .rip domain.
- Some short, common, or emotionally resonant names are classed as premium by the registry and carry higher annual fees.
- The TLD is operated as part of the Donuts/Identity Digital portfolio, one of the largest new gTLD operators.
Creative .rip Domain Ideas
- grandad.rip — a private family memorial page
- buddy.rip — a tribute site for a beloved pet
- flashplayer.rip — a nostalgic archive of discontinued tech
- legends.rip — a sports or gaming hall of remembrance
- blockbuster.rip — a retrospective of defunct brands
- 2020.rip — a satirical year-in-review project
Frequently asked questions about .rip
Anyone, anywhere. There are no eligibility restrictions on .rip — you don't need to prove a connection to the funeral industry or to a specific person. Individuals, families, businesses, and creative projects can all register a .rip domain on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can register a .rip domain for between one and ten years at a time. Many people choose longer registration periods for memorial sites specifically to avoid accidental lapses, since a forgotten renewal could mean losing a tribute page that family members visit for years.
Yes. As long as the domain is at least 60 days old, isn't locked, and you have the authorisation code (sometimes called an EPP or transfer code) from your current registrar, you can move it. The transfer typically extends the registration by one year on top of the existing term.
Yes. The registry classifies certain short, common, or high-demand names as premium, and these carry higher annual fees that apply every year you keep the domain — not just the first year. The domain search will flag any premium pricing before you commit to registering.
After expiry there's a grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard price. After that, the domain enters a redemption phase with a higher recovery fee, and eventually it's released back to the public. For memorial sites in particular, set up auto-renewal to avoid losing the name.