Simon WillisonJun 15, 2023

OK, who can recommend a domain name registrar that:

- Is boring and dependable and has a rock solid track record
- Has a really good UI, including on mobile
- Supports as many TLDs as possible
- Isn't likely to get acquired by someone else
- Ideally supports multiple payment methods as insurance against accidental card expiry

I'd settled on Google Domains... but they just sold themselves to Squarespace! https://9to5google.com/2023/06/15/google-domains-squarespace/

Google Domains shutting down, assets sold and being migrated to Squarespace

Google Domains is "winding down following a transition period," with Squarespace taking over the business and assets...

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Show threadGreg NewmanJun 15, 2023
@simon I've been using Hover for a while but I don't know how many TLDs they have.
Show threadJeff TriplettJun 15, 2023
@greg @simon I am happy with Cloudflare as a registry. Plus it helps me justify/offset the free services I have dozens of domains using of theirs.
Show threadGreg NewmanJun 15, 2023
@webology @simon I actually never thought of using them
Show threadJeff TriplettJun 15, 2023
@greg @simon they are easier and cheaper. Dynadot has served me well but I have been slowly moving more and more to CF.
Show threadGreg Newman
@webology @simon I have a few with cloudflare and might just start migrating them as the come up for renewal.
Jun 15, 2023 at 11:49pmWeb