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Best .link Domain Registrars (2026)

Short generic TLD used for redirects, link tools, and profiles.

Last updated 2026-09-29Prices checked monthly1 of 9 scored reviews with published testing notes11 registrars with primary-source pricingTransparent methodology
Short answer

Amazon Route 53 has the lowest verified renewal price for .link at $5.00. OVHcloud, NameSilo, Porkbun, Dynadot price .link flat: the first year costs the same as every renewal, so there is no promotional rate that jumps later.

How .link is priced

5 of the 9 registrars whose .link pricing we have verified price it flat, first year the same as every renewal, while the other 4 discount year one (median renewal 3.1× the promotional price). Verified renewals run $5.00 to $39.98 a year.

A flat seller and a discounted one can look identical in year one and differ sharply by year three, so compare the renewal or the multi-year total.

Computed from the 9 verified .link prices this site holds, not from every registrar selling .link. How prices are verified.

Which registrar is best for .link?

CategoryPickWhy
Best overallConsistently low renewal prices, free WHOIS privacy, and a clean UI make Porkbun the best all-around registrar for most users.
Cheapest renewal$5.00 per year, sourced from aws.amazon.com.
Best for privacyFree, included by default
Best for DNSFree DNS, ALIAS records, DNSSEC, and good UI
Best for bulk buyersBulk tools available; TLD coverage scores 8.5/10.

Which registrar has the cheapest first-year price for .link?

RegistrarFirst-yearRenewal10-year costLast checked
IONOS logoIONOS
$1.00$15.00$136.002026-09-29
Spaceship logoSpaceship
$2.27$7.45$69.322026-09-02
Amazon Route 53
$5.00$5.00$50.002026-09-29
Dynadot logoDynadot
$7.71$7.71$77.102026-09-28
Porkbun logoPorkbun
$7.72$7.72$77.202026-09-28
NameSilo
$8.59$8.59$85.902026-09-28
OVHcloud logoOVHcloud
$10.49$10.49$104.902026-09-28
Name.com
$10.99$13.99$136.902026-09-28
Gandi logoGandi
$13.66$39.98$373.482026-09-28

Verified prices rank first. A cheaper unverified price can sit below: we only crown a price once we've checked it on the registrar's own page.

Compared across the 9 registrars whose .link price we have read ourselves.

Which registrar has the cheapest renewal price for .link?

RegistrarFirst-yearRenewal10-year costLast checked
Amazon Route 53
$5.00$5.00$50.002026-09-29
Spaceship logoSpaceship
$2.27$7.45$69.322026-09-02
Dynadot logoDynadot
$7.71$7.71$77.102026-09-28
Porkbun logoPorkbun
$7.72$7.72$77.202026-09-28
NameSilo
$8.59$8.59$85.902026-09-28
OVHcloud logoOVHcloud
$10.49$10.49$104.902026-09-28
Name.com
$10.99$13.99$136.902026-09-28
IONOS logoIONOS
$1.00$15.00$136.002026-09-29
Gandi logoGandi
$13.66$39.98$373.482026-09-28

Verified prices rank first. A cheaper unverified price can sit below: we only crown a price once we've checked it on the registrar's own page.

Compared across the 9 registrars whose .link price we have read ourselves.

What are the .link registration rules?

Registry operator: Nova Registry Ltd. (www.iana.org/domains/root/db/link.html)
Every extension Nova Registry Ltd. runs →
IANA root entry: www.iana.org/domains/root/db/link.html
Registration restrictions: Open to all registrants worldwide; no nexus requirement.
DNSSEC: Supported
IDN: Not supported
Flat registration-equals-renewal pricing at several registrars.

How have .link prices moved?

No verified .link price has changed between the 2 weekly snapshots held (2026-08-19 to 2026-09-16) at the 4 registrars whose .link price is archived.

.link renewal price per registrar at the first and latest snapshot
RegistrarRenewal, 2026-08-19Renewal, latestChangePoints
Spaceshipn/a (first 2026-09-16)$7.45 (2026-09-16)01 of 2
Dynadot$7.71$7.71 (2026-09-16)02 of 2
Porkbun$7.72$7.72 (2026-09-16)02 of 2
NameSilo$8.59$8.59 (2026-09-16)02 of 2

From the snapshot archive, verified rows only. Full series: /data/price-history/link.json; every move site-wide on price watch.

FAQ

What is the cheapest registrar for .link?
Amazon Route 53 offers the lowest .link renewal price at $5.00 as of 2026-09-29.
What is the cheapest first-year price for .link?
IONOS has the lowest first-year .link price at $1.00. Watch the renewal price, which is the dominant long-term cost.
Is WHOIS privacy free for .link?
Porkbun includes free WHOIS privacy on .link. Most reputable registrars now include privacy at no charge: see the pricing table for the privacy cost at each registrar.
Which registrar has the best DNS for .link?
Porkbun ranks highest for DNS quality (8.5/10): Free DNS, ALIAS records, DNSSEC, and good UI.
Is .link signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The root zone carries a DS record for link, so a validating resolver has a chain of trust down to .link.
Are there restrictions on .link?
Open to all registrants worldwide; no nexus requirement.
How much does a .link domain cost per year?
.link renewals at the registrars we've verified range from $5.00 to $39.98 per year. The cheapest is AWS Route 53.