| Namecheap | Hover | Porkbun | Godaddy | Gandi | NameSilo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35.98 | $41.99 | $29.33 | $55.99 | $47.86 | $32.49 |
The average price of a .media domain is $40.61.
The cheapest place to buy a .media domain is Porkbun for $29.33.
The .media top-level domain (TLD) is a generic TLD that was delegated to the Root Zone of the Domain Name System (DNS) on April 11, 2014. The TLD is managed by Donuts Registry, LLC, which succeeded in its application to ICANN's New gTLD Program. The name .media suggests that this domain is intended for use by entities involved in the production and distribution of media content, including but not limited to film studios, television networks, radio broadcasters, and news organizations. With over 64,000 registrations as of 2014, .media has become a popular choice for those in the media industry.
The acquisition of the .media TLD by Donuts from Tucows was a significant event in the domain name industry. Tucows had initially applied for the TLD but later withdrew its application in July 2013 due to a buy-out deal with Donuts. The terms of this deal were not disclosed, but it is known that Uniregistry, another contender for the TLD, was also involved. The transfer of the .media TLD from Tucows to Donuts was completed on March 6, 2014, and the TLD was delegated to the Root Zone on April 11, 2014. There are no known restrictions on owning a .media domain, making it an accessible option for entities in the media industry looking for a domain that reflects their brand or business.