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Stand out online with a .icu domain - easy to remember, perfect for marketing campaigns, startups and connecting with audiences worldwide.

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Why choose a .icu domain?

Choose .icu to shape your digital identity with precision, creativity and purpose.

Competitive global footprint

As of July 2025, over 535,000 .icu domains are registered, showing consistent global demand.

Major registrar distribution

Gname.com Pte. Ltd. manages 108,485 .icu domains - about 18.9% of total registrations, as of July 2025.

Strong security credentials

.icu domain has 6,042 signed zones, making it a secure, credible and attractive option for high-value digital investments.

No restrictions on registration

This domain extension has no geographical or content-based restrictions. Anyone can register .icu domain names freely.

Short, succinct & easy to remember

The three-letter .icu is easy to type, remember and great for mobile and branding.

Versatile for all digital ventures

From blogs to eCommerce, .icu fits a wide range of online needs.

What makes .icu domains a smart choice?

The .icu extension is short, globally accessible and easy to remember-ideal for your personal brands, startups and
creative campaigns. With no restrictions and wide availability, it’s a smart, flexible choice for building your online presence.

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History and origin of .icu

Launched in 2018 by ShortDot, the .icu domain was created to offer a fresh, unrestricted alternative for global users. Its name - “I See You” - adds a creative edge, making it popular for branding and personal expression.

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Common .icu use cases

.icu domains are used for personal portfolios, startups, influencer brands, healthcare, tech projects and creative campaigns, offering flexibility for unique “I See You” messaging.

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SEO implications of .icu

High availability of .icu domains helps secure exact-match keywords and improve click-through rates. It also supports branded campaigns, microsites and localized SEO without negative impact compared to legacy TLDs.

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How .icu enables success

About 380 .icu domains rank among the top 1 million sites, including gotogelyes.icu, paopao.icu, javax.icu, iso9001.icu and leoblog.icu, spanning blogs, tech and entertainment.

Why choose Bluehost?

Bluehost has everything you need to start, build and grow your successful online presence. Get super-fast hosting, online store capabilities, WordPress expertise and more.

Domain registration: Secure your perfect new domain name from over 500 TLDs, including .com, .net and more, with instant setup and easy bulk domain management.

 

Free first-year registration: Enjoy a complimentary domain for your first year on eligible TLDs, saving you setup costs right from the start.

 

WHOIS privacy protection: Keep your personal information safe with free domain privacy protection, masking your contact details from public lookup databases.

 

Simple DNS management: Take full control of your DNS settings. Create A, CNAME, MX and TXT records in seconds via our intuitive control panel.

Shared hosting: Get everything you need to start your site with AI site creation tools, weekly website backups, free SSL and perfect uptime.

 

WordPress hosting: Officially recommended by WordPress.org, our fully managed platform delivers enterprise-grade CPU power and auto-scaling infrastructure for traffic surges, plus one-click staging and a developer-friendly WP toolkit. All trusted by over 5 million users.

 

WooCommerce hosting: Our fully managed WooCommerce platform lets you design custom account pages, offer Wishlist, manage bookings & appointments and issue gift cards. All with PCI-compliant checkout and optimized performance for high-volume stores

 

VPS hosting: Get dedicated CPU and RAM for reliable speed, ultra-fast NVMe SSD storage, support for unlimited domains and sites in an isolated environment and an SLA-backed better uptime with proactive monitoring.

Dedicated servers: Gain exclusive access to powerful multi-core CPUs, abundant RAM and NVMe SSD arrays with customizable RAID. Enjoy full root control, hardware firewalls and an SLA-backed better uptime for mission-critical workloads.

 

Cloud hosting: Harness our global cloud network for blazing-fast speeds, managed WordPress by core developers for seamless plugin compatibility, 100% network uptime, enterprise-grade security and auto-scaling for high-traffic site

 

AI tools and easy setup: Launch in minutes with our AI-powered WordPress builder, drag-and-drop smart templates and pre-built content blocks for a turnkey site.

 

Professional services: Get custom website design, expert SEO & PPC campaigns and on-demand WordPress support for one-off or ongoing projects

 

Professional email built for business: Use a branded address ([you]@[yourdomain].[icu]) with standalone email or integrated Google Workspace and full productivity tools.

 

Cloudflare CDN: Serve your content from over 200 global data centers to slash latency and speed up page loads, while benefiting from automatic HTTP/2 optimization and built-in DDoS protection to keep your site fast and secure under traffic spikes.

 

Server-level caching: Store fully rendered pages and commonly used assets directly on the server for near-instant load times on repeat visits, with smart cache invalidation that ensures updates go live immediately without manual intervention./p>

 

NVMe SSD storage: Run your databases, media and applications on enterprise-grade NVMe drives, up to 10X faster than traditional SSDs, powered by AMD EPYC CPUs and DDR5 RAM for consistently smooth performance, even under heavy concurrent loads.

 

End-to-end SSL encryption: Automatically provision and renew Let’s Encrypt certificates across all domains to secure user data in transit, boost SEO rankings and build visitor trust without any manual steps.

 

Daily malware scanning & removal: Protect your site with proactive, industry-leading scanners that detect suspicious code, quarantine threats instantly and notify you with detailed reports and one-click cleanup options.

 

Automated off-site backups: Preserve every version of your site with nightly snapshots stored securely off-site, plus easy point-in-time restores so you can recover mistakes or attacks in seconds.

24/7 live assistance: Reach our WordPress-trained experts anytime via phone, live chat or email for troubleshooting and guidance.

 

Developer-friendly toolkit: Test changes safely with one-click staging and cloning, instantly roll back updates and manage backups and migrations from a centralized WP toolkit.

 

Comprehensive resource library: Dive into step-by-step, how-to and in-depth articles to master best practices and streamline your workflow through our blogs, knowledge base and Bluehost Academy.

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FAQs

The .icu domain extension is a generic top‑level domain extension, launched in 2018 by ShortDot SA under ICANN’s new gTLD program, designed for universal domain registration with no restrictions.

“.icu" stands for “I See You”, a memorable TLD that conveys connection and visibility online, while also sharing initials with “Intensive Care Unit,” adding meaningful versatility.

Yes! .icu domains are short, brandable and have high domain availability, making them a smart choice for modern brands, creatives and personal websites looking to establish a clear online connection.

Absolutely! .icu domain names support DNSSEC, multiple global DNS servers, domain privacy and are managed under ICANN oversight, ensuring integrity, security and reliable verify processes.

At Bluehost, a .icu domain typically costs around $0.99–$1.29 for the first year. Renewal and transfer .icu domain typically cost $11–$14/year, depending on the registrar.

To register a .icu domain with Bluehost:

  • Use the Bluehost domain search tool to check .icu domain availability.
  • Buy .icu domain from our ICANN-accredited platform in just a few clicks.
  • Enter your contact details, choose optional domain privacy and set your preferred DNS servers.
  • Complete the domain registration, verify your email and your .icu domain will be active and ready to configure through your Bluehost dashboard.

If your preferred .icu domain is taken, you can:

  • Check Bluehost Domain Manager to see if it’s available for purchase through our marketplace or partner auctions.
  • Explore similar or brandable .icu options suggested by our domain search tool.
  • Use our domain transfer service if the name becomes available or is listed for sale.
  • Consider alternative TLDs on Bluehost while keeping your brand identity consistent.

Yes, at Bluehost, anyone can register a .icu domain name. It’s globally available with no restrictions and follows a first‑come, first‑served registration policy. Whether you're building a personal project or launching a business, we make it easy to secure your .icu domain.

To transfer a .icu domain, first unlock the domain with your current registrar and request the authorization (EPP) code. Next, start the transfer process in your account by entering the code when prompted. Make sure your domain is eligible for transfer - it must be at least 60 days old and not transferred within the last 60 days. Once you approve the transfer, it typically takes a few days to complete and your new registrar notifies you as soon as it’s done.

Domains may include 2–63 characters: letters (a‑z), numbers (0‑9) and hyphens, with restrictions on hyphen placement and no special symbols.