This free plan has ended. Sold to Squarespace; deal closed 7 Sep 2023 and all domains had moved to Squarespace by 10 Jul 2024.
Registrar (closed) · Domain Registrars
Google's registrar, now part of Squarespace Domains.
Checked against Google Domains's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.
Nothing; manage old domains at Squarespace.
| Limit | Free plan |
|---|---|
| Agreement | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Deal closed | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Migration done | 10 Jul 2024 |
No. Sold to Squarespace; deal closed 7 Sep 2023 and all domains had moved to Squarespace by 10 Jul 2024.
Free options in the same lane include Cloudflare Registrar, Porkbun, GoDaddy. Each has its limits and catch listed on its page.
At-cost registrar
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The catch: The price page would not load for us, so check the .com renewal yourself before buying.
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A simple, upsell-free registrar that costs more than the bargain options.
The catch: Calm and simple, but you pay more per year than at Porkbun or Cloudflare.
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