History of the TLD
.fr was introduced in 1986 as the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for France. It has become the primary domain for French businesses, organizations, and individuals seeking a local online presence.
Main Use & Industry Position
.fr is primarily used by French businesses, organizations, and residents. It is highly trusted within France and provides a strong national identity for websites targeting the French market.
Comparison to Other TLDs
Compared to .com or .net, .fr emphasizes French identity and credibility. While less globally recognized than .com, it carries strong regional authority and trust for French audiences.
Pros and Cons of the TLD
Pros
Strong recognition and trust within France
Short, memorable, and brandable
High adoption for commercial and personal sites
Cons
Limited international recognition
Registration restricted to EU or EEA entities
Premium names can be expensive
Registration Criteria
fr is France’s ccTLD. Registration is generally open to individuals or companies with a presence in the European Union. It’s widely used by French businesses and personal websites.
Summary
.fr is France’s country-code domain, offering strong local recognition and credibility but limited international appeal.
| Domain | New Price | Renew | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
|
.fr
|
USD
$10.38
1st year
|
USD
$10.38
For 1 year
|
USD $10.38 |
| TLD | Registration (USD $) | Renewal (USD $) | Transfer (USD $) | Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .com | $10.46 | $10.46 | $10.46 | Free |
| .net | $11.11 | $11.11 | $11.11 | Free |
| .co | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | Free |
| .biz | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 | Free |
| .online |
$2.00*
$27.70
|
$27.70 | $27.70 | Free |
| .org | $10.13 | $10.13 | $10.13 | Free |
| .io | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | Free |
| .co.uk | $5.55 | $5.55 | Free | NA |
| .info | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 | Free |
| .us | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | NA |
| .store |
$3.00*
$42.20
|
$42.20 | $42.20 | Free |
| .site |
$2.00*
$27.70
|
$27.70 | $27.70 | Free |
| .website |
$2.00*
$20.20
|
$20.20 | $20.20 | Free |
| .tv | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Free |
| .me | $17.37 | $17.37 | $17.37 | Free |
| .cc | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | Free |
| .xyz | $12.30 | $12.30 | $12.30 | Free |
| .mobi | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 | Free |
| .name | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 | Free |
| .it.com |
$4.50*
$25.20
|
$25.20 | $25.20 | Free |
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