One of the first new gTLDs, registered in 2014Very low adoption: only 8,817 domains despite its ageNo registration restrictions

.cheap Domain

.cheap was registered with IANA on 9 January 2014, one of the very first new gTLDs to reach the market after ICANN's gTLD expansion. Despite its age, adoption has been very limited: barely 8,817 domains registered worldwide.

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .CHEAP domain

What is the .CHEAP domain?

.cheap is a generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.). It was registered in the IANA database on 9 January 2014, making it one of the first new extensions available after ICANN's gTLD expansion program opened. However, more than a decade later, adoption remains very limited: only 8,817 domains registered worldwide, a low figure even compared to extensions launched much later. The registrar profile — led by Namecheap, GoDaddy, Dynadot and Porkbun, all associated with competitive pricing — is consistent with the extension's own meaning, though its overall volume suggests it never took off commercially as a branding option for discount retail.
Extension .CHEAP
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital, formerly Donuts Inc.)
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .CHEAP

Who is the .CHEAP domain for?

These are the most common situations where .CHEAP is the ideal extension.

Discount online stores and outlets

The most direct use, consistent with the name: retailers wanting to communicate low prices straight from the domain.

Price comparison sites

Platforms that compare offers and prices across different stores or providers.

Coupons, deals and discount codes

Sites specialized in collecting promotions and coupons for various retailers.

Brands reinforcing a low-price message

Businesses already operating on another extension adding .cheap as a campaign or redirect domain.

Affiliate marketing and deal promotion

Affiliate pages focused on promotions, discounts and price comparison.

Generic projects drawn to the extension's own low price

Since .cheap is a low-adoption extension, it is also common to find it used opportunistically for unrelated projects.

.CHEAP vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CHEAP with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.cheap This page Discount retail and price comparison None Contact us
.deals Offers and promotions None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.store Online stores in general None Contact us

Registration process

How to register your .CHEAP domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .CHEAP domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .CHEAP domain

Who manages the .cheap domain?

Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.). It was registered with IANA on 9 January 2014.

Why does .cheap have so few domains despite being so old?

With only 8,817 registrations after more than a decade of availability, it is one of the lowest-adoption extensions of its generation, suggesting it never became established as a retail branding option.

Are there restrictions on registering a .cheap domain?

No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no verification requirements.

Is .cheap a good choice for a discount online store?

It can directly reinforce a low-price message, although its low overall adoption means less brand recognition than more established extensions like .com.

How much does a .cheap domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.

Can I register my .cheap domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.

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The .cheap domain was registered with IANA on 9 January 2014, one of the first extensions from ICANN's new gTLD program, and is managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital). More than a decade later, adoption remains very low: only 8,817 domains worldwide, below even extensions launched years later. It is an open extension with no restrictions, consistent with its literal meaning and useful for discount retail, price comparison sites or deal campaigns. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your online store.