Domain Name Value & Appraisal

How much is your domain worth?
It might be more valuable than you think.

Found money is the best money.

Your domain could be the name of the next big start-up or brand. But how do you find out what it’s worth? GoDaddy Domain Appraisals gives you the most accurate estimate available. Our exclusive algorithm combines machine learning with real-market sales data compiled from our 20 years of experience. After all, we manage millions of domains as the world’s largest domain registrar and we’re the largest aftermarket name seller, so we have experience in the field. You’ll even get back samples of comparable domains and their values to help you decide what step to take next.

And it's all free.

We’ve got
the numbers.


341.1 million
domains under
management worldwide


91.5 million
domains under management
in the U.S.


Statistics provided by ZookNIC.com
All prices shown in USD.

We’ve got
the numbers.


341.1 million
domains under
management worldwide


91.5 million
domains under management
in the U.S.


Statistics provided by ZookNIC.com
All prices shown in USD.

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Number of domains under GoDaddy management and their estimated value.
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Estimated value of U.S. and international domains managed by GoDaddy.
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GoDaddy's average selling price for domains sold this year
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What makes a great domain

The short answer: a lot. Is it memorable? Is it made up of one word or twelve? Is it a popular word or phrase? And those are just a few factors.

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It’s like real estate, but without the mortgage.
Let’s say that your domain is like a chunk of land. Building a house on that property is like building a website on your domain. But even if you don’t start slinging timber around, your empty plot is still worth something, right? So is your domain. You might not be able to pour concrete on it, but your domain has real value — one that we determine thanks to years of experience. After all, we do manage 76 million domains, and we’re the world’s largest domain registrar, so we have the data to back it up.
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You’ve got your domain value.
Now what?

Well, that’s up to you. You can use your domain value to:

Buy a domain. You can get any domain appraised — even if you don’t own it. So if you’re interested in buying one, use our appraisal tool to find out what it’s worth, then use our Domain Buy Service to contact the buyer and make an offer.

Renew your domain. Treat your domain like an investment and hang on to it to see if the value goes even higher.

Protect your domain. Don’t risk losing your valuable domain. With Privacy and Business Protection, you’ll prevent accidental loss of your domain due to an expired credit card, plus gain additional privacy to keep your personal info safe.

Sell your domain. No longer using your domain name? Now that you know what it’s worth, list it on our Auctions site and let others bid on it, or just sell it yourself.

The word on the streets.

"My business closed and I was looking to recoup the money. Learning that my domain had value and being able to sell it came in really handy"
-Larry Tyler

"My business closed and I was looking to recoup the money. Learning that my domain had value and being able to sell it came in really handy"
-Larry Tyler

"My business closed and I was looking to recoup the money. Learning that my domain had value and being able to sell it came in really handy"
-Larry Tyler
“I registered the name creditexpress.com almost 20 years ago with hopes of becoming the first online credit reporting company. I had no intention of selling when GoDaddy contacted me with an unsolicited offer from an international buyer. We quickly came to an agreement [that was] above expectations. I felt that GoDaddy did a fantastic job negotiating the final price and guaranteeing the transfer of funds.”
-John McCarty
“I registered the name creditexpress.com almost 20 years ago with hopes of becoming the first online credit reporting company. I had no intention of selling when GoDaddy contacted me with an unsolicited offer from an international buyer. We quickly came to an agreement [that was] above expectations. I felt that GoDaddy did a fantastic job negotiating the final price and guaranteeing the transfer of funds.”
-John McCarty
“I registered the name creditexpress.com almost 20 years ago with hopes of becoming the first online credit reporting company. I had no intention of selling when GoDaddy contacted me with an unsolicited offer from an international buyer. We quickly came to an agreement [that was] above expectations. I felt that GoDaddy did a fantastic job negotiating the final price and guaranteeing the transfer of funds.”
-John McCarty
"GoDaddy Domain Appraisals rock! I wanted to buy a domain name that was listed at a price I thought was way high. I was able to use the estimate provided to negotiate the price down with the owner"
- Shashank Shekhar
"GoDaddy Domain Appraisals rock! I wanted to buy a domain name that was listed at a price I thought was way high. I was able to use the estimate provided to negotiate the price down with the owner"
- Shashank Shekhar
"GoDaddy Domain Appraisals rock! I wanted to buy a domain name that was listed at a price I thought was way high. I was able to use the estimate provided to negotiate the price down with the owner"
- Shashank Shekhar

So what are you waiting for? See the value of your domain name today.

Your questions, our answers

What is domain appraisal?

GoDaddy Domain Appraisals uses machine learning to accurately predict the value of a domain name. Using mass quantities of data and word tokenization, we’ve come up with a model that can assess a domain’s value. Simply put, the domain valuation tool removes a lot of the guesswork when it comes to predicting your domain’s value. Because our domain appraisal is performed most efficiently by focusing on the precise wording of a domain, it’s important to consider including pivotal SEO terms when you select a domain name.

How can I use GoDaddy domain appraisal?

If your domain is on the cusp of expiring and you know you’re not interested in renewing it, consider selling it. You might be sitting on a gold mine. If you know you do want to renew it, knowing your domain worth can help contextualize your use of it. You might also consider selling if you had a business idea that went in another direction, so the domain itself isn’t relevant to your pursuits anymore. Knowing what it could be worth can help you sell it in the GoDaddy aftermarket.

Does GoDaddy appraise domains that are owned with other registrars?

GoDaddy can appraise domain names from any other registrar, but we have the best accuracy with common, English language-based domains.

Will GoDaddy appraise my entire domain portfolio?

Yes, GoDaddy will eventually have the resources to appraise entire domain portfolios. When you have a valuable domain name that you should renew, protect, or consider selling (if it has been inactive over time), we will let you know through My Domains and your GoDaddy account.