What is a domain hack?
A domain hack is a domain where the extension finishes the word. Instead of deliciousrecipes.com, you get delicio.us; instead of getinstagram.com, instagr.am. The dot almost disappears and the name reads as a single word, which makes it short, unusual and easy to remember.
Finding them by hand is slow: you need a word that fits your brand and ends in one of a few dozen country extensions and is still available. This generator does all three. It suggests words related to your project, finds the ones that end in a registrable extension and only shows you the hacks you can actually register.
Famous domain hack examples
Extensions that make good domain hacks
Every extension the generator uses can be registered at Namecheap, so any name you see can actually be bought. These are the endings that turn up most often in English words:
How to use the domain hack generator
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Describe your project or type a word
Something like “recipe blog for busy parents” works, and so does a single word you already like, such as “famous”.
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Set a length if you want
Every hack-friendly extension is tried automatically. Open the settings to limit how long the part before the dot can be.
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Register the one you like
Every result has already been checked for availability. Click a name to see the price and register it.
What makes a good domain hack?
It reads as one word
People should see “famo.us” and hear “famous” without thinking. If they have to work it out, the hack is too clever.
The word fits your brand
A hack is only memorable if the word means something to your project. “recip.es” works for a food blog, not for a bank.
Short in front of the dot
The best hacks have a short label: 3 to 10 letters. The generator lets you limit the length in the settings.
Works as a short link too
Many companies keep a .com for their main site and use a hack for share links, like youtu.be. That’s a great use if your .com is taken.
Prefer a normal name? Use the AI domain name generator for brandable .com ideas, or the SEO-friendly domain generator for keyword-relevant names. Already have a name? See if it can become a hack with the domain hack checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is a domain hack?+
A domain hack is a domain name where the extension spells the end of a word or phrase, so the whole domain reads as that word. Classic examples are del.icio.us, instagr.am and youtu.be. They are popular because they are short, unusual and easy to remember.
How does the domain hack generator work?+
Describe your project and the AI lists words related to it. Domize then finds every word that ends in a registrable extension, like “famous” ending in .us, splits it into a domain (famo.us) and checks it is still available before showing it to you.
Are domain hacks good for SEO?+
They are fine for SEO, but they don’t give you an advantage either. One thing to know: Google treats some country extensions, like .io, .co, .me, .tv, .fm and .ws, as generic, while others, like .es, .in, .at, .ch or .be, tell Google your site targets that country. If you want worldwide traffic, prefer the generic ones or use the hack as a short link next to a .com.
Can anyone register a domain hack extension?+
This generator only suggests extensions that Namecheap sells, so every result can be registered there. Some popular hack endings, like .ly, .st and .it, aren’t on that list and are left out. A few extensions have light rules: .us asks you to have a link to the United States, and .de needs a contact address in Germany (Namecheap can provide one). Check the rules before you buy.
Why are some domain hacks expensive?+
Country extensions are priced by each country’s registry, so .io, .ai, .is or .sh often cost more per year than a .com. On newer extensions like .ing, .art or .one, single dictionary words (cook.ing, sm.art) are almost always premium and can cost thousands a year, so on those extensions Domize only suggests two-word combinations like kidfriend.ing, which are standard price. Always check the renewal price, not just the first year.
Can I use a domain hack as my main website?+
Yes, plenty of startups do. The risk is that people type the word with .com out of habit. If you can, register the .com version too and redirect it, or use the hack as a short link for sharing while your main site stays on a .com.