History of the TLD
.forsale is a generic top level domain (gTLD) created through ICANN’s New gTLD Program and delegated to the DNS root zone in the mid‑2010s. It was introduced to provide a domain extension explicitly signalling commercial intent to sell goods or services online. The extension is sponsored by Dog Beach, LLC and operated under the Identity Digital registry framework.
Main Use and Industry Position
.forsale is used by individuals, small businesses, retailers, real estate agents, automotive sellers, marketplace operators, and any entity that wants to clearly communicate that items or services are available for sale. Its descriptive nature helps in branding, marketing, and user recognition for commercial purposes.
Comparison to Other TLDs
Compared with generic TLDs such as .com or .net, .forsale offers more direct semantic relevance for commerce and sales‑oriented websites. It provides a clearer indication of sales activity than broad extensions. Compared with other commerce‑focused TLDs like .store or .shop, .forsale is uniquely focused on the act of selling rather than broader retail or ecommerce identity.
Pros and Cons of the TLD
Pros
Clearly communicates that a website offers items or services for sale
Supports marketing and domain memorability for commercial pages
Open registration with no special restrictions
Cons
Lower global recognition than legacy extensions like .com
Perceived as niche for direct sales rather than broader business identity
Price and availability can vary among registrars
Registration Criteria
Registration of .forsale domains is open worldwide to any individual or organisation without geographic or presence requirements. Domains must comply with standard naming rules including allowable characters and length. Registrations are available on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
Summary
.forsale is a generic top level domain delegated under ICANN’s program to provide a namespace for sellers and commercial ventures. Managed by Identity Digital on behalf of Dog Beach, LLC, it enables clear sales intent in domain names and is widely available with no special eligibility restrictions.
| Domain | New Price | Renew | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
|
.forsale
|
USD
$28.2
1st year
|
USD
$28.2
For 1 year
|
USD $28.2 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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$27.70
|
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$42.20
|
$42.20 | $42.20 | Free |
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$2.00*
$27.70
|
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$20.20
|
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$4.50*
$25.20
|
$25.20 | $25.20 | Free |
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