.codes Domain
.codes was registered with IANA on 19 December 2013, one of the first new extensions on the market. It has nearly 25,000 registered domains, with 75.57% active in the DNS zone, and Namecheap — the registrar favored by many developers — controls almost a quarter of the total.
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About the .CODES domain
What is the .CODES domain?
Uses of .CODES
Who is the .CODES domain for?
These are the most common situations where .CODES is the ideal extension.
Developer portfolios
Programmers wanting to showcase their projects and repositories under a domain directly tied to code.
Discount and coupon codes
Platforms that collect promotional and discount codes for online stores.
Developer tools and resources
Technical documentation, code snippets and resources for the development community.
Coding academies and bootcamps
Software-development training centers looking for a domain consistent with their activity.
QR, promotional or verification codes
Services related to generating or managing various types of codes.
Developer communities and events
Meetups, hackathons and technical communities organizing activities for programmers.
.CODES vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CODES with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .codes This page | Developers, code and discount coupons | None | Contact us |
| .dev | Software development specifically | None | Contact us |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
| .io | Tech startups | None | Contact us |
Registration process
How to register your .CODES domain at miHosting
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.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .CODES domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .CODES domain
Who manages the .codes domain?
Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.). It was registered with IANA on 19 December 2013.
Why does Namecheap have such a large share of .codes?
Namecheap leads with 22.92% of the total, far ahead of GoDaddy. This is consistent with its traditional profile as the registrar of choice for developers and technical users.
Is .codes a good choice for a developer portfolio?
Yes, the real adoption data — with Namecheap far ahead of other registrars — confirms this extension is especially popular among the development community.
Are there restrictions on registering a .codes domain?
No. It is a fully open-registration extension, available for any project regardless of whether it relates to programming.
How much does a .codes domain cost?
Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.
Can I register my .codes domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.
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