.io domain renewal price
.io costs $28.12 for the first year and $51.80 for every year after that — 1.8 times the first-year price. One registrar's public list prices (Porkbun), September 27, 2026; other registrars differ.
What .io costs over time
| Years kept | Total cost |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28.12 |
| 3 years | $131.72 |
| 5 years | $235.32 |
| 10 years | $494.32 |
First year plus the renewals, at today's list prices. Renewal prices can change.
How .io compares
Over five years, .io ranks #37 of the 40 popular extensions on this site, cheapest first. Its renewal jump is the #317 steepest of all 530 extensions in the snapshot.
Cheaper over five years
- .us — $32.43 over five years
- .cc — $37.60 over five years
- .org — $55.34 over five years
- .com — $55.40 over five years, same price every year
Frequently asked questions
How much does a .io domain cost to renew?
At one registrar's public list prices on September 27, 2026, a .io domain renews at $51.80 a year, after $28.12 for the first year. Other registrars charge different amounts, so check the renewal price at the registrar you will use.
Why is the first year of .io so much cheaper than the renewal?
The first-year price is a promotion; from year two the regular renewal price applies. In this snapshot .io renews at 1.8 times its first-year price, which ranks #317 of 530 extensions for the size of that jump.
What does a .io domain cost over five years?
First year plus four renewals at the same list prices: $235.32. Over ten years: $494.32. For comparison, .com comes to $55.40 over five years.
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