.rocks domain — the extension of what's awesome
.rocks is the extension with the most attitude in the catalogue. For projects that want to declare from the URL that what they do is special. Fixed price at registration and renewal.
From $16.99/year · Renewal $16.99/year · No hidden fees
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About the .ROCKS domain
What is the .ROCKS domain?
Uses of .ROCKS
Who is the .ROCKS domain for?
These are the most common situations where .ROCKS is the ideal extension.
Brands and projects with attitude
Companies and projects wanting to communicate from the URL that what they do is awesome: yourbusiness.rocks as a declaration of confidence and brand personality.
Rock music and bands
Rock bands, genre record labels and rock music festivals where the extension has a double coherence: attitude + musical genre.
Geology, mineralogy and Earth sciences
Academic projects, museums, mineral shops and hiking or mountaineering communities where 'rocks' has the literal meaning of rocks.
Disruptive startups and innovative projects
Startups wanting to communicate from the domain that they are doing something different and that their product truly rocks.
Gaming and entertainment with attitude
Gaming platforms, entertainment channels and player communities wanting a URL with personality.
Creative projects and communities
Online communities, side-project initiatives and any project wanting to stand out with a memorable and expressive URL.
Real examples
Well-known websites with .ROCKS domain
.ROCKS vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .ROCKS with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .rocks This page | Brands with attitude and expressive projects | None | $16.99/year |
| .cool | Modern and stylish projects | None | ~$20.99/year |
| .fun | Entertainment and fun | None | $22.99/year (renew $13.99) |
| .club | Communities and memberships | None | $15.99/year |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .ROCKS 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 .ROCKS domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .ROCKS domain
Is .rocks too informal for a serious company?
It depends on the company. For technology startups, young consumer brands, creative agencies and projects with their own brand personality, yourname.rocks can be exactly the right tone. For legal, medical or financial companies where formality is expected, it may create dissonance with the client's expectation.
Does .rocks have a fixed price at registration and renewal?
Yes. The .rocks maintains the same price of $16.99/year at both initial registration and renewals.
Is the 'name.rocks' construction SEO-friendly?
Google treats .rocks like any gTLD. Constructions like design.rocks or code.rocks can have semantic coherence with the site's content, which can improve CTR in search results by having a more expressive and memorable URL.
Is .rocks only for English-language projects?
Not strictly, although 'X rocks' as an idiomatic expression is Anglo-Saxon. In the global digital context, the meaning of 'awesome/great' of .rocks is widely recognised beyond English. The literal 'rocks' meaning also works for geology and mountaineering projects in any language.
Are there well-known companies using .rocks?
Yes. The .rocks is used primarily by creative, technology and entertainment projects wanting to stand out. The name.rocks format has been adopted by developers, designers and startups as a portfolio or project URL.
Can I transfer my .rocks domain to miHosting?
Yes. The transfer has no additional management cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.
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