.xyzGeneric
A 2014 extension with no theme, popular for side projects and new brands.
- Run by
- XYZ.COM LLC
- Who can register
- Anyone, with no use restrictions.
- Best for
- general use
- Costs
- C$3.41 first year, then C$24.71 a year
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.xyz vs .online: which domain should you choose?
Two open newer extensions where short names are still free. .xyz is cheaper in the first year, and over three years (C$52.83 against C$105.63).
.xyz and .online prices
From our current price list, in CAD. +VAT 5% where applicable. The order form always shows the price before you pay.
| Price | .xyz | .online |
|---|---|---|
| First year | C$3.41Lower | C$4.27 |
| Renews at (per year) | C$24.71Lower | C$50.68 |
| Transfer inUsually adds a year to the registration. | C$24.71Lower | C$46.11 |
| 3 years in totalFirst year plus two renewals. | C$52.83Lower | C$105.63 |
| Price rise after year one | +625% | +1087% |
Is your name free in .xyz or .online?
Search multiple domainsType a name without an extension and pick .xyz or .online; we check availability live. First-year prices in CAD.
Who each one suits
.onlineGeneric
A 2015 extension for any business or project that lives on the web.
- Run by
- Radix
- Who can register
- Anyone, for any purpose.
- Best for
- general use
- Costs
- C$4.27 first year, then C$50.68 a year
Registry rules and restrictions
What applies before and after you register. We confirm anything special before you pay.
.xyz
- Anyone, with no use restrictions.
- No HTTPS requirement from the registry, but every site should still use SSL.
.online
- Anyone, for any purpose.
- No HTTPS requirement from the registry, but every site should still use SSL.
SEO: does the extension matter?
Short answer: not for rankings. Content, links and site speed decide where you rank; the extension mostly affects trust, memorability and which country search engines assume you serve.
.xyz
A generic extension: no ranking advantage or penalty on its own. Search engines rank the content and the links, and let you target any country.
.online
A generic extension: no ranking advantage or penalty on its own. Search engines rank the content and the links, and let you target any country.
Myth check: no extension gets a hidden ranking bonus, and keyword extensions (like .shop or .tech) do not rank better for that keyword. Switching an established site to a new extension costs time while search engines re-learn it, so choose well up front.
Our verdict, by kind of site
Based on what each extension signals to visitors and its three-year cost at today’s prices.
- Startup or SaaS product.xyzBoth fit equally well; .xyz costs less over three years at today’s prices.
- Local business.online.online is what local customers expect; .xyz reads as less local.
- Tech or developer project.xyz.xyz signals a technical product or team at a glance; .online is less specific.
- Online shop.online.online tells shoppers they can buy here or is the address they trust most; .xyz fits a shop less naturally.
- Non-profit or community.xyzBoth fit equally well; .xyz costs less over three years at today’s prices.
- Personal brand or portfolio.xyzBoth fit equally well; .xyz costs less over three years at today’s prices.
.xyz vs .online: questions and answers
.xyz is cheaper in the first year (.xyz C$3.41, .online C$4.27). Renewals are C$24.71 and C$50.68 a year, so three years cost C$52.83 for .xyz and C$105.63 for .online, in CAD before VAT where it applies.
No extension ranks better on its own. Pick the one your visitors will remember and trust.
.xyz: Anyone, with no use restrictions. .online: Anyone, for any purpose.
If the name is your brand, yes: register your main extension and point the other to it. It stops look-alike sites and catches visitors who type the other one. Both together cost C$7.68 for the first year.
Yes. A transfer costs C$24.71 for .xyz and C$46.11 for .online, and usually adds a year to the registration. Unlock the domain, get the transfer code from your current registrar and start from our domain transfer page.
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