Namecheap
A popular domain registrar known for affordable pricing and lifelong free WHOIS privacy protection.
| Pricing from | $9.58 per year |
| Best for | Budget conscious individuals and small businesses |
| Website | www.namecheap.com |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Free WHOIS privacy protection included for life
- Transparent renewal pricing without hidden fees
- Upsells during the checkout process can be annoying
Appears in
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Questions about Namecheap
How much does Namecheap cost?
Lister lists Namecheap's pricing as: $9.58 per year.
Who is Namecheap best for?
Namecheap is best for budget conscious individuals and small businesses.
Where does Namecheap rank?
Namecheap is ranked #1 in Top 10 Domain Name Registrars (Lister Score 95.0), #1 in Top 10 Domain Registrars (Lister Score 95.0), #1 in Top 10 Domain Registration (Lister Score 95.0), #2 in Top 10 Domain Registration Services (Lister Score 92.7), #5 in Top 10 DNS Management (Lister Score 85.7), #6 in Top 10 DNS Management Services (Lister Score 83.3) and #10 in Top 10 SSL Certificate Providers (Lister Score 74.0).
What are the best alternatives to Namecheap?
The closest alternatives on Lister are GoDaddy (#2 in Top 10 Domain Name Registrars), Porkbun (#3 in Top 10 Domain Name Registrars) and Google Domains (Squarespace) (#4 in Top 10 Domain Name Registrars).
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