Expired .BEST Domains

Statistics for .BEST domains currently in expiration, redemption, or pending delete.

Last updated: 2026-09-08

3,725
Total Expired
2,596
Expired
876
Redemption
253
Pending Delete
3,244
Pure Alpha
42
Pure Numeric
194
Alphanumeric
245
Contains Dash

Age Distribution

AgeCount
0-1y33
1-5y3,648
5-10y42
10-20y2

Shortest Domains

DomainAction
20x.bestBackorder
365.bestBackorder
404.bestBackorder
591.bestBackorder
5mb.bestBackorder

Oldest Domains

DomainAgeAction
compliance.best9yBackorder
champagne.best8yBackorder
mortgage.best8yBackorder
cosmetics.best8yBackorder
pinbo.best7yBackorder

Top Registrars

RegistrarCount
Dynadot Inc2,631
Spaceship, Inc.344
NameCheap, Inc.235
Sav.com, LLC166
NameSilo, LLC158
Porkbun LLC92
Global Domain Group LLC14
GoDaddy.com, LLC14
Gname.com Pte. Ltd.9
PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com7

Length Distribution

LengthCount
3150
4124
5172
6188
7148
8128
9108
10164
11+2,543

About This Data

How many .BEST domains are currently expired?

We are tracking 3,725 expired .BEST domains across different lifecycle stages: expired, redemption, and pending delete. These numbers are derived from publicly available data and may differ from the registries' official counts.

What do the lifecycle stages mean?

When a domain expires, it typically goes through three stages. First it enters "expired" status where the registrant can still renew. Then it moves to "redemption" where recovery requires a fee. Finally it reaches "pending delete" and will be released for new registration within days.

Are there premium .BEST domains with higher renewal costs?

Yes. Many newer gTLDs including .BEST have a category called "registry premium" domains. These are short, dictionary-word, or high-value labels that the registry prices significantly above the standard rate. While you may acquire such a domain at a regular registration or backorder price, the annual renewal fee can be 10x to 100x higher than a standard domain. Always check the renewal price with your registrar before committing to a premium-tier domain.

Is this data accurate?

The statistics are based on publicly available WHOIS and zone file data. They provide a useful approximation but may not match exact registry numbers. For the most current status of a specific domain, check the registrar directly.

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