Top-level domain
.tech domains
Tech-industry domains that read like a category
.tech is a generic top-level domain (launched in 2015) built for the technology world: startups, hardware and software products, developer tools, conferences, and engineering teams. The word does a lot of work on its own, so a name on .tech instantly signals what you do, which helps when the matching .com is taken or priced out of reach. It reads as a full phrase, so "quantum.tech" or "atlas.tech" lands cleanly without looking like a hack. Unlike .io or .ai, .tech is not a repurposed country-code domain, so there is no foreign registry or geopolitics behind it. It also carries none of the forced-HTTPS rules that .dev and .app require, so it behaves like an ordinary domain. The main trade-offs versus .com: some people still default to typing .com, and a few older systems treat newer extensions inconsistently. For a tech-forward audience that recognizes the extension, those matter less. Pricing varies by registrar, and first-year promotions often differ sharply from renewal rates, so check both before you commit.
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FAQ
What does .tech stand for?
It is shorthand for technology. .tech is a generic top-level domain marketed to tech companies, products, and builders, and the word itself describes the space you work in.
Is .tech a good fit instead of .com?
It is a strong fit if your audience is tech-literate and the matching .com is unavailable, since the name reads as a clear category. .com still has the widest recognition, so many teams hold a .tech for branding and redirect or grab the .com later if they can.
Who typically uses .tech domains?
Startups, hardware and software products, developer tools, hackathons and conferences, and engineering or research teams. It suits anything where signaling a technology focus in the name is an advantage.
How do I check if a specific .tech domain is available?
Type the exact name you want into domainsearch.sh and it returns live availability for that .tech domain plus close alternatives. Availability is per name, so a taken .tech does not mean every variation is gone.
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