History of the TLD
The .ninja top‑level domain is a generic top‑level domain (gTLD) that was introduced under ICANN’s New gTLD Program. It was delegated into the DNS root zone in 2014 and became available for general registration shortly thereafter. The domain was created to offer a fun, memorable, and brandable namespace, often used for personal branding, creative projects, technology, gaming, and martial arts communities.
Main Use and Industry Position
The .ninja TLD is primarily used for creative branding, technology projects, gaming, martial arts, personal websites, and communities that wish to convey agility, skill, or expertise. It is seen as a modern, unconventional alternative to traditional TLDs, appealing to startups, developers, and individuals seeking a distinctive online identity.
Comparison to Other TLDs
Compared with traditional extensions such as .com or .net, .ninja provides a more playful and brandable identity. It is less formal than legacy TLDs but allows for creative naming and memorability. Unlike highly thematic TLDs tied to a specific industry or profession, .ninja is flexible, appealing to multiple niches and audiences.
Pros and Cons of the TLD
Pros
Highly memorable and brandable
Appeals to creative, tech, gaming, and martial arts communities
Greater availability of desired names compared with crowded legacy TLDs
Cons
Less universally recognised than .com or .net
May not convey professionalism for traditional business contexts
Could be perceived as gimmicky in certain industries
Registration Criteria
Registration of .ninja domains is open to individuals and organisations with no specific eligibility restrictions. There are no residency or professional requirements. The domain can be registered through most ICANN-accredited registrars.
Summary
The .ninja TLD is a flexible, creative, and brandable domain extension introduced in 2014. It is ideal for individuals, startups, gaming communities, martial arts enthusiasts, and technology projects seeking a distinctive online identity.
| Domain | New Price | Renew | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
|
.ninja
|
USD
$24.2
1st year
|
USD
$24.2
For 1 year
|
USD $24.2 |
| 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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