| Namecheap | Hover | Porkbun | Godaddy | Gandi | NameSilo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.98 | $24.99 | $15.94 | N/A | $26.95 | $17.49 |
The average price of a .kim domain is $21.07.
The cheapest place to buy a .kim domain is Porkbun for $15.94.
.kim is an active and cultural generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) that was successfully delegated to the Root Zone of the Domain Name System (DNS) on January 23, 2014, by ICANN. The registry and manager of this TLD is Afilias. The name "kim" holds significant cultural importance as it is one of the most common surnames in Korea, representing approximately 20% of all names in the country. With over 100 million people worldwide bearing this surname, .kim aims to provide a permanent and portable online identity for individuals and families with this name. The domain is open to all registrants, except during the Sunrise period, and will offer domains for periods ranging from one to ten years.
There are no specific restrictions on owning or registering a .kim domain, aside from the general eligibility requirements set by ICANN and Afilias. During the Sunrise period, only those who could demonstrate a legitimate interest in the name were able to register. However, since the General Availability commenced on April 17, 2014, anyone can now register a .kim domain on a first-come, first-served basis. The length of registration periods ranges from one to ten years.