| Namecheap | Hover | Porkbun | Godaddy | Gandi | NameSilo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $29.98 | $36.99 | $24.18 | $45.99 | $44.05 | $26.99 |
The average price of a .auction domain is $34.7.
The cheapest place to buy a .auction domain is Porkbun for $24.18.
.auction is a new generic top level domain (gTLD) that was delegated to the Root Zone by ICANN on July 18, 2014. The domain name is managed by RightsideRegistry, and its backend is operated by Donuts, a start-up registry company founded by industry veterans. The .auction domain was applied for by Donuts, who also submitted a Public Interest Commitment as part of the ICANN New gTLD Program.
The ownership of the .auction domain is subject to certain restrictions due to its status as a new gTLD under ICANN's program. At the time of its delegation in 2014, there were ongoing private deals and auctions between competing applicants, including Donuts and Uniregistry. In one such deal, Donuts became the sole applicant for .auction, .furniture, and .gratis, while Uniregistry won the rights to .audio and .juegos. The nature of these deals was not immediately disclosed by either party or Applicant Auction, who conducted the private auctions on February 18, 2014. These private transactions marked the first time Uniregistry participated in such auctions, after initially questioning their legality within the New gTLD Program. Prospective buyers should be aware of these historical developments when considering the acquisition of a .auction domain.