Register .uk Domain — Price Comparison 2026
The .uk domain is Britain's shorter, more modern alternative to the classic .co.uk. It's open to anyone worldwide and sits right at the heart of the UK's internet identity — without the extra syllable.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | |
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$4.93 $5.42 UK36 | $5.42 | — | Get Deal | |
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$4.94 | $4.94 | — | Get Deal | |
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$4.99 | $11.95 |
$11.95 | Get Deal | |
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$5.66 | $5.66 | — | Get Deal |
A Shorter Address for Britain
The .uk extension launched in 2014 as a cleaner alternative to .co.uk. Instead of typing out four parts (www, yoursite, co, uk), you get three. It sounds like a small thing, but shorter domains are easier to say out loud, fit better on business cards, and look less cluttered on a phone screen.
Nominet, the registry that manages both .uk and .co.uk, introduced .uk specifically to modernize Britain's web presence. Plenty of UK startups, agencies, and personal sites have made the switch. If a .uk name is available, it's often worth grabbing even just to protect your brand — because whoever registers it also locks out anyone else from getting the .co.uk equivalent.
Pricing is genuinely affordable. Most registrars charge somewhere in the $5–10 range per year, and competition keeps renewal costs reasonable. It's one of the cheaper country-code domains on the market.
One practical note: if you already own a .co.uk domain, your matching .uk is reserved for you. You can claim it (usually for a small fee) through your current registrar. If you don't claim it within the eligible window, Nominet eventually opens it up to the public.
Use the comparison table above to see all prices side by side.
Frequently Asked Questions
- They share the same underlying registration system. If you own a .co.uk domain, Nominet automatically reserves the matching .uk for you. So mysite.co.uk holders get first right to mysite.uk. That also means if you register a .uk domain, nobody else can register the equivalent .co.uk — they're linked.
- Anyone, anywhere in the world. Unlike some country-code domains, .uk has no residency or nationality requirements. You don't need to be based in the UK or have a UK company to buy one.
- Yes. Google treats .uk as a geographic signal for the United Kingdom, similar to .co.uk. If your audience is in the UK, a .uk domain can give you a slight edge in local search results compared to a generic TLD like .com or .net.
- Registration typically runs between $5 and $10 per year, depending on the registrar. Some registrars offer first-year discounts as low as $1–2, but renewal prices matter more in the long run — always check those before buying.