.singles Domain Registrationfrom £54.84/yr
Why Choose a .singles Domain?
The .singles extension launched in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD programme and is operated by Donuts (now Identity Digital). It was built primarily for the dating and matchmaking industry, but the word "singles" stretches further — to single-serving products, single-origin coffee, single-track records, and single-property real estate listings. Registration is unrestricted, so the namespace is open to dating platforms, matchmakers, event organisers, and brands playing on the dual meaning of the word.
Ideal for:
- Dating sites and matchmaking services
- Singles events, mixers, and speed-dating organisers
- Niche dating communities (over-50s, faith-based, professional)
- Record labels releasing one-off singles
- Single-origin food and drink brands
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .singles domain.
- Operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts), which runs hundreds of new gTLDs.
- A small subset of dictionary words and short strings are classified as premium by the registry and carry higher annual fees.
- Standard ICANN policies apply: 60-day transfer lock after registration and a redemption grace period after expiry.
Creative .singles Domain Ideas
- London.singles — a city-focused dating community
- Vinyl.singles — a record shop specialising in 7-inch releases
- Foodie.singles — dinner clubs and supper events for single diners
- Hiking.singles — outdoor meet-ups for unattached walkers
- Tech.singles — networking nights for single professionals in tech
- Beans.singles — a single-origin coffee subscription
Frequently asked questions about .singles
Anyone. The .singles TLD has no eligibility restrictions, so individuals, businesses, and organisations from any country can register one. You don't need to be a dating platform or in a related industry — the namespace is fully open and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can register a .singles domain for between one and ten years at a time. Many owners pick a longer term to lock in continuity for a brand or community, and you can renew at any point during the registration period to extend the term further.
Yes. As long as the domain is at least 60 days old, isn't within 60 days of a previous transfer, and is unlocked at your current registrar with a valid auth code, you can transfer it in. The transfer adds a year to the existing registration period at no loss of time.
After expiry the domain enters a roughly 30-day grace period where you can renew at the standard rate. It then moves into a redemption period of around 30 days with a higher restoration fee, followed by a short pending-delete phase before the name returns to the public pool.
Yes. The registry classifies certain short, generic, or high-demand keywords as premium, and these carry higher registration and renewal fees set by Identity Digital rather than the standard rate. The domain search will show the exact price for any name you check before you commit.