Only 1,009 domains registeredSame origin as .compare: Australian comparison site iSelectNo registration restrictions

.select Domain

.select was registered with IANA on 23 December 2015 and was originally delegated to iSelect Ltd, the same Australian insurance comparison company behind the .compare extension, before transferring to Registry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry) in August 2019. It has only 1,009 registered domains.

2015 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .SELECT domain

What is the .SELECT domain?

.select is a generic top-level domain registered in the IANA database on 23 December 2015. It shares a curious origin with the .compare extension: both were originally delegated to iSelect Ltd, a well-known Australian insurance and services comparison company, before transferring to Registry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry) in August 2019, which opened both to general public registration. .select's adoption has been very limited: only 1,009 domains registered worldwide. The registrar profile is led by Porkbun (19.23%), but MarkMonitor (8.62%) and CSC Corporate Domains (5.65%) also stand out, both specialized in brand protection, suggesting additional defensive registration use.
Extension .SELECT
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2015
Registry Registry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry); originally delegated to iSelect Ltd, the same Australian insurance comparison company behind .compare, in January 2016, and transferred to the current commercial operator in August 2019
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .SELECT

Who is the .SELECT domain for?

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

Premium or curated-selection projects

The most direct use: brands offering a "select" or curated range of products.

Comparison and product-selection sites

Consistent with the extension's origin, tied to iSelect, the Australian insurance comparison company.

Defensive brand registration

MarkMonitor and CSC Corporate Domains' presence indicates significant preemptive protection use.

Stores with exclusive product lines

Businesses highlighting a special or curated product selection.

Wine and gourmet product selections

Businesses using "select" to indicate higher-quality products.

Recruitment and selection services

HR companies focused on selection processes.

.SELECT vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.select This page Product selection, comparison sites and premium services None Contact us
.compare Comparison sites (same origin, iSelect) None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.premium Premium products in general (if available) None Contact us

Registration process

How to register your .SELECT domain at miHosting

01

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.

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Complete registration

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

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Your domain is live

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

Frequently asked questions about the .SELECT domain

Who manages the .select domain?

Registry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry) since August 2019. It was previously under iSelect Ltd, the Australian comparison company, since its IANA registration in December 2015.

What's the relationship between .select and .compare?

Both extensions were originally delegated to iSelect Ltd, the same Australian insurance comparison company, before transferring to the same current commercial operator in 2019.

Why does .select have so few registered domains?

With only 1,009 registrations, adoption has been very limited, possibly because it has only been commercially open to public registration since 2019.

Are there restrictions on registering a .select domain?

No. It is an open-registration extension since its 2019 commercial transfer, with no need to prove specific activity.

How much does a .select domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.

Can I register my .select domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.

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The .select domain was registered with IANA on 23 December 2015 and shares its origin with .compare: both were originally delegated to iSelect Ltd, the Australian insurance comparison company, before passing to Registry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry) in August 2019. With only 1,009 domains registered, adoption remains limited, with a MarkMonitor and CSC Corporate Domains presence confirming some defensive brand use. It is an extension with no restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your project.