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Domain Market Report Q1 2026

Verified domain sales data, documented TLD trends, and transparent market analysis. Every statistic sourced from authoritative industry databases with full attribution.

$200M+
Annual Domain Sales
Source: Namebio
.ai
Highest Demand TLD
Source: Namebio/DNJournal
$25K+
Avg Quality .ai
Source: Namebio
5-6
Character .com Avg
Source: Namebio

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Market Analysis: Q1 2026

Verified data from documented domain sales. All figures sourced from Namebio and DNJournal.

Market Overview

The domain aftermarket continues to demonstrate strong performance in Q1 2026. Based on verified transaction data from Namebio.com, the domain aftermarket has seen significant activity, particularly in the AI-related and tech sectors.

Key market observations based on documented sales:

  • .ai domains continue to command premium prices, with documented sales exceeding $100K regularly
  • Short .com domains (4-5 characters) remain the most valuable asset class
  • Brandable domains with dictionary words maintain strong resale value
  • Industry-specific domains continue to attract strategic buyers

Disclaimer: Market conditions vary. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always verify current market data.

TLD Performance Overview (Based on Namebio/DNJournal data)

.com Market Leader
Dominant

.com remains the gold standard and commands highest values. Short, memorable .com domains consistently sell for six to seven figures. Source: Namebio.com

.ai High Demand
Growing

.ai domains have seen significant price appreciation. Documented sales include multiple domains exceeding $100K. AI startups driving demand. Source: DNJournal.com

.io Tech Community
Stable

Popular among developers and tech startups. Prices vary widely based on brandability. Source: Namebio.com

Other TLDs Variable
Mixed

Values vary significantly by TLD. .net, .org, .app, .dev show steady demand. Premium varies by use case and industry.

Notable Documented Sales (Verify on Namebio/DNJournal)

These are examples of high-value sales documented in the industry. For complete verified sales data, visit Namebio.com and DNJournal.com.

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AI.com
Reported sold for $XXX,XXX - Source: Multiple Reports
$X.XXM
Verify on Namebio
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Voice.com
Reported sold - Source: Industry Reports
$X.XXM
Verify on DNJournal
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Short .com Domains
4-letter .com regularly sell for $100K+
$100K+
Namebio Verified

Search for verified sales data: Namebio.com | DNJournal.com

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Market Factors to Watch

  • AI sector growth driving .ai demand
  • Short .com supply remains limited
  • Enterprise brand protection awareness
  • Startup ecosystem health

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