Mobile and smartphone experienceFrom $16.99/yearNo restrictions

.mobi domain — the extension of the mobile world

.mobi is the extension designed for the mobile world. For mobile versions of websites, applications and projects where the smartphone experience is the priority.

From $16.99/year · Renewal $17.99/year · No hidden fees

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Registration from $16.99/year · Renewal $17.99/year

2005 Year created

gTLD Extension type (IANA)

$16.99 Registration price / year

Open Registration restrictions

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About the .MOBI domain

What is the .MOBI domain?

The .mobi is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) managed by Afilias Limited (now Identity Digital). It was created in 2005 as the first extension specifically for mobile content — in the pre-smartphone era when telecommunications operators were driving a WAP ecosystem different from desktop web. Today, with responsive design dominating the web, .mobi has a more specialised use: dedicated mobile versions of services, mobile apps, specifically mobile-first projects and any digital service whose audience is exclusively mobile. Registration price $16.99/year, renewal $17.99/year.

Extension .MOBI

IANA type gTLD

Created in 2005

Registry Afilias Limited / Identity Digital

Restrictions None

Registration $16.99/year

Renewal $17.99/year

Uses of .MOBI

Who is the .MOBI domain for?

These are the most common situations where .MOBI is the ideal extension.

Mobile versions of websites

m.example.com alternative URLs: brand.mobi or service.mobi as a dedicated URL for the mobile version of a service.

Native mobile apps and services

Applications and services designed exclusively for smartphones where .mobi communicates the mobile-first nature of the product.

Telecoms and mobile operators

Telecommunications operators, mobile device manufacturers and companies in the mobile telephony ecosystem.

Mobile-first e-commerce and mobile payments

Online stores designed exclusively for the mobile shopping experience, NFC payments and digital wallets.

Mobile gaming and entertainment apps

Mobile games, entertainment apps and content platforms designed for the small screen.

Mobile-optimised media and content

Publications and media with AMP versions, vertical format content and experiences designed for mobile scrolling.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .MOBI domain

my.mobifast.mobismart.mobieasy.mobipay.mobiapp.mobigo.mobiweb.mobi

.MOBI vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .MOBI with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension	Best for	Restrictions	Registration price
.mobi This page	Mobile-first projects and services	None	$16.99/year (renew $17.99)
.app	Applications (HTTPS required)	HTTPS mandatory	$17.99/year
.mobile	Mobile in general	None	~$14.99/year
.dev	Developers	HTTPS mandatory	$15.99/year
.com	Any project	None	$14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .MOBI domain at miHosting

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .MOBI domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .MOBI domain

Does .mobi have different registration and renewal pricing?

Yes. .mobi has $16.99/year for initial registration and $17.99/year for renewals — one dollar difference.

Is .mobi still relevant with responsive design?

Responsive design eliminated the need for separate mobile URLs (like m.web.com or web.mobi) in most cases. However, .mobi retains relevance for exclusively mobile-first projects, telecoms apps and companies in the mobile ecosystem where the mobile specificity of the extension is a differentiator.

Does .mobi rank well in Google for mobile searches?

Google treats .mobi like any gTLD — the extension does not determine mobile ranking. Mobile experience signals (mobile Core Web Vitals, responsive design, speed on 3G/4G) are the factors Google uses for mobile search ranking.

Is .mobi or .app better for a mobile app?

.app ($17.99/year, HTTPS mandatory) is managed by Google and has greater current recognition as an app extension. .mobi ($16.99/year) has the price advantage and does not require HTTPS mandatorily. For apps, .app is typically the primary choice today.

Can .mobi be used for a mobile payment service?

Yes. pay.mobi, wallet.mobi or tap.mobi have high coherence for NFC payment services, digital wallets and any mobile-first payment solution.

Can I transfer my .mobi domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

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The .mobi domain is the extension of the mobile world — managed by Afilias / Identity Digital since 2005 at $16.99/year registration and $17.99/year renewal. Created as the first extension specifically for mobile content, .mobi retains relevance in the mobile-first era: dedicated mobile versions, telecoms apps, mobile payment services and projects where the smartphone experience is the product. For telecommunications operators, device manufacturers, mobile gaming apps and e-commerce designed exclusively for the small screen, .mobi communicates the mobile-first nature of the project. No restrictions. Google treats it like any gTLD. Registering a .mobi domain at miHosting costs $16.99/year with managed DNS, @yourproject.mobi email and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting to give your mobile project the best infrastructure.