| Namecheap | Hover | Porkbun | Godaddy | Gandi | NameSilo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11.98 | N/A | $9.76 | N/A | $17.19 | $10.95 |
The average price of a .cyou domain is $12.47.
The cheapest place to buy a .cyou domain is Porkbun for $9.76.
.cyou is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) that was delegated in ICANN's New gTLD Program in April 2015. The registry for this TLD is CentralNic, and it is managed by ShortDot SA. The intention behind the creation of .cyou was to protect the ownership of "Changyou.com" and "Cyou.com" trademarks at the Internet's highest level and provide a trusted and intuitive namespace for registrants and users. Beijing Gamease Age Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Cyou), a leading developer and operator of online games in China, is the applicant behind this TLD.
Initially, only a limited number of Corporate Internal Users (CIUs) were allowed to apply for and register .cyou domain names. These CIUs could be representatives of entities that are wholly owned or affiliated with Beijing Gamease Age Digital Technology Co., Ltd. This conservative approach was taken to meet the trademark protection purpose and minimize potential technological, marketing, and operational risks. However, this approach is subject to change depending on external factors and will be reviewed at regular intervals. A consultative process with ICANN and relevant stakeholders shall take place prior to any determination of a change in approach. Currently, there are 156,841 registrations for .cyou domain names, with no parked domains or a parked domain percentage reported.