.shop
The .shop domain is a generic TLD operated by GMO Registry, a Japanese company that won the rights in a highly competitive ICANN auction. Launched in 2016, it’s targeted at e-commerce and retail businesses. Similar to .store, it clearly signals a commercial shopping destination. The extension has strong adoption in Asian markets, particularly Japan, and is growing globally. Its short, memorable nature makes it ideal for product-specific microsites and brand shops. Google and other search engines treat it as a legitimate commercial extension.
── Quick Facts ──
Extension
.shop
Type
gTLD
Categories
Top 20, Shopping
── Check .shop Availability ──
Enter a name above to check .shop availability...
── API Example ──
# Check availability with RobotDomainSearch API $ curl "https://api.robotdomainsearch.com/v1/check?name=example&tlds=shop"