.xyz Domain — the extension Google chose for Alphabet
When Google restructured as Alphabet, it chose abc.xyz as its corporate domain. The .xyz combines total availability, affordable pricing and a modern brand energy. The extension of the next generation.
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About the .XYZ domain
What is the .XYZ domain?
Uses of .XYZ
Who is the .XYZ domain for?
These are the most common situations where .XYZ is the ideal extension.
Startups and projects seeking a short, available name
With over 350 million .com domains registered, finding a short .com is nearly impossible. The .xyz has massive availability — most short, attractive names are still available.
Modern brands with creative names
The .xyz has a contemporary, slightly futuristic brand energy. Perfect for startups, design brands, cultural projects and ventures seeking differentiation.
Experimental projects and portfolios
The ideal extension for personal projects, design portfolios, side projects and digital experiments where the brand is not yet set or the budget is limited.
Entrepreneurs seeking maximum availability
The .xyz allows registering exact names that would cost thousands of euros on the .com secondary market. Ideal for launching with the exact name you want from day one.
Projects with no geographic or sector anchor
Projects that do not fit a sector extension (.tech, .shop) or national one (.es, .de) and prefer a neutral, modern extension.
Alternative brand protection extension
Companies wanting to protect their name in a low-cost extension as an alternative to .biz or .info, especially if their target audience is tech or international.
Real examples
Well-known websites with .XYZ domain
.XYZ vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .XYZ with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .xyz This page | Any project, maximum availability | None | $12.99/year |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
| .io | Startups and technology | None | $58.99/year |
| .net | Technology, infrastructure | None | $5.99/year |
| .co | Startups and global projects | None | $25.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .XYZ 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 .XYZ domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .XYZ domain
Why did Google choose .xyz for Alphabet?
When Larry Page and Sergey Brin restructured Google as Alphabet in August 2015, they looked for a short, memorable domain without sector connotations to represent the new holding. They chose abc.xyz for its brevity, its universality (abc = the beginning of everything) and because they wanted to give an explicit endorsement to new gTLDs, breaking the dependence on .com in the corporate world.
Does .xyz rank well on Google?
Yes. Google treats .xyz like any other generic gTLD, with no advantage or penalty. The fact that Alphabet itself uses abc.xyz demonstrates that Google does not discriminate against its own extension. Rankings depend on content, structure and links, not the TLD.
Does .xyz have a good reputation or is it associated with spam?
The .xyz went through an initial phase (2014-2017) when it was massively used for speculative and spam registrations due to its low price. That reputation has improved significantly since Alphabet adopted it and a legitimate brand ecosystem has been built. For a serious project with good content, there is no reputation problem.
Is .xyz better than .com for a startup?
Not necessarily 'better', but it may be more pragmatic. If the .com for your name is taken or costs thousands on the secondary market, a .xyz with the exact name you want may be more valuable long-term than a .com with a forced name (yourcompany-hq.com, yourcompanyapp.com, etc.).
What does 'xyz' mean? Does it have a special meaning?
The letters X, Y, Z are the last three of the Latin alphabet and in mathematics represent the unknown variables in a system of equations. Culturally they are associated with the unknown, the new generation ('Generation X', 'Generation Z') and the universal through their neutrality. XYZ.COM LLC chose these letters precisely for their semantic openness: any name + .xyz works.
Can I transfer my .xyz domain to miHosting?
Yes. Transferring a .xyz to miHosting has no additional management cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.
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