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Buy and Register Your .COOP Domain Today

Search .COOP availability with NiceNIC and build a trusted cooperative web presence with domain registration, transfer review, DNS tools, SSL, business email, bulk search, and reseller API support. .COOP is a restricted sponsored TLD for eligible cooperatives and organizations that support the cooperative movement.

.coop
Market $233.99 $155.99 first year
Basic $149.99 4% off
Super $147.99 5% off
VIP $145.99 6% off

Need more than one .COOP name? Use bulk domain search or upgrade account level for reseller workflows.

Why register .COOP with NiceNIC

A trusted restricted namespace for cooperative identity.

.COOP is designed for cooperatives, cooperative associations, organizations controlled by cooperatives, and entities principally dedicated to serving cooperatives. Its eligibility rules help keep the namespace focused on the global cooperative movement.

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Crypto Payment Support

Add funds and pay for domain services using supported crypto options such as USDT, BTC, ETH, and LTC. Automated crypto deposit recording helps account balances update quickly after successful confirmation, with no extra NiceNIC processing fee for automated deposits.

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Real Human Support

NiceNIC provides real human support, not only scripted replies. Our team can review your domain needs, explain practical options, and give account-level, transfer, bulk registration, and reseller suggestions to help your domain business grow.

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Fair Abuse Review Process

NiceNIC does not take arbitrary action against domains. Abuse reports are reviewed based on available evidence, policies, and registry requirements, with domain owners guided to review, fix, or explain reported issues where appropriate.

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2,500+ Domain Extensions

Manage .COOP together with 2,500+ domain extensions from one NiceNIC account, including country-code, generic, and new domain extensions. This helps businesses, investors, and resellers build global domain coverage more efficiently.

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47+ Website Languages

NiceNIC supports 47+ website languages, creating a multilingual registrar experience for international users and teams. This makes domain registration, renewal, transfer, account management, and support easier across different markets.

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Reseller API for Domain Services

For hosting providers, agencies, platforms, and domain resellers, NiceNIC supports reseller API access for domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, account-level pricing, and custom nameserver services.

.COOP Market Intelligence · 2026

.COOP is a small restricted TLD with a clear trust signal for cooperatives.

The .COOP namespace is much smaller than open generic TLDs because eligibility is restricted. That smaller size is part of its identity: buyers choose .COOP when cooperative status and member-owned trust are more important than mass-market volume.

📊 .COOP registration count 8.3K

Current public TLD-count snapshot tracked for .COOP.

👑 Share of all TLDs 0.0021%

.COOP share of 392.5M total domain registrations.

🌐 Total TLD market 392.5M

Total domain registrations across all TLDs in Q1 2026.

Q1 2026 TLD Market Distribution

This chart compares the global domain market with .COOP as a small restricted sponsored TLD. .COOP is included as a separate reference point for scale, while the global category totals use Q1 2026 domain-name-base data.

.COM163.6M
ccTLDs146.3M
New gTLDs49.6M
Other Established TLDs32.9M
.COOP8.3K
Source note: DNIB Q1 2026 market figures are used for the overall market categories. DomainTools current TLD-count snapshot is used for the .COOP reference count. Values are rounded for customer education.

Why .COOP can fit focused domain strategies

A .COOP domain is not built for unrestricted mass registration. Its value comes from cooperative eligibility, trust, clarity, and alignment with the global cooperative movement.

Restricted cooperative identity

.COOP is available only to cooperatives and other organizations meeting the eligibility criteria, which helps preserve trust in the namespace.

Clear mission signal

A .COOP domain immediately communicates cooperative purpose, member ownership, community orientation, or support for the cooperative model.

Best for verified use cases

Because eligibility can be checked, .COOP works best when the organization can document its cooperative status or qualifying support role.

.COOP Registration Count Snapshot Through 2026

A reliable public .COOP-only multi-year registration growth series was not found for this page build. Following the template rule, this module uses current count snapshots for selected cooperative, nonprofit, community, and mission-related TLDs, including .COOP, instead of inventing an annual growth curve.

.ORG
12.0M
.GROUP
122.8K
.COOP
8.3K
.ECO
6.9K
.ONG
2.0K
Source note: DomainTools current TLD-count snapshots are used for .ORG, .GROUP, .FOUNDATION, .COMMUNITY, .COOP, .ECO, and .ONG. This is a current count comparison because a reliable public .COOP-only multi-year registration growth series was not found for this page build.

Public Premium .COOP Domain Sales Examples

Publicly reported premium .COOP domain sales are limited, so this section does not display a fixed sales benchmark. For buyers considering a .COOP domain, the main value usually comes from verified cooperative identity, member trust, mission fit, and long-term organizational use rather than published resale history.

Source note: This module only displays confirmed public sales when both the exact .COOP domain and sale amount can be verified. We do not include unverified listings, estimated prices, placeholder sales, or unrelated TLD transactions.
Choose the right .COOP domain strategy

.COOP can serve verified cooperatives, associations, and organizations supporting the cooperative model.

A member-owned cooperative, cooperative association, service organization, credit union-style entity, and reseller supporting cooperative customers may each use .COOP differently. NiceNIC helps you search availability, compare alternatives, and manage domains that fit the organization's eligibility and identity.

For member-owned cooperatives

Use .COOP when the organization wants the domain itself to communicate cooperative ownership and member trust.

  • Verified cooperative identity
  • Trust-focused public website
  • DNS setup for website and email

For cooperative associations

Use .COOP for associations, federations, or networks that represent or support cooperative organizations.

  • Movement-aligned naming
  • Member resource portals
  • SSL and business email support

For cooperative service organizations

Eligible organizations that principally serve cooperatives can use .COOP to signal their role in the ecosystem.

  • Mission-fit identity
  • Eligibility review
  • Alternative search if the exact name is taken

For resellers and platforms

Use reseller workflows when you manage domains for cooperative customers or need to compare .COOP with .ORG, .GROUP, and community-related alternatives.

  • Reseller API support
  • Bulk search workflows
  • Centralized account management
Domain transfer

Move .COOP domains to a registrar built for safe domain management.

If you already own .COOP domains elsewhere, transfer decisions should not be based only on one renewal invoice. Check transfer eligibility, ownership access, billing reliability, support response time, API needs, and long-term domain management.

1 Unlock the domainConfirm the domain is not transfer-locked at the current registrar.
2 Get the Auth Code / EPP codeRequest the authorization code from the current registrar before starting the transfer.
3 Submit the transfer through NiceNICStart the transfer, complete payment, and monitor transfer approval status.
Bulk domain registration

Search and register multiple .COOP domains.

Paste multiple .COOP names, remove duplicates, review the count, and continue to bulk registration. This is useful for domain investors, brand teams, agencies, hosting providers, and resellers.

Enter domains or brand keywords

Enter one name per line, with or without .COOP. The tool removes duplicates and prepares a clean list for bulk registration.

Reseller API

Add domain registration to your own platform.

If your business sells hosting, websites, SaaS, agency services, or brand protection packages, NiceNIC reseller APIs can support domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, and account management.

Automated registration: create domain orders from your own platform.
Renewal operations: reduce manual follow-up and missed renewal risk.
Custom name servers: support branded hosting and DNS operations.
Wholesale structure: build margin with a registrar relationship designed for recurring operations.
# NiceNIC API v2 endpoint
# Applies to supported domain extensions, including .com, .net, .org, ccTLDs, and new gTLDs
https://api.nicenic.net/v2/

# Required headers
Authorization: username:api_secret
Content-Type: application/json

# Check domain availability across multiple extensions
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=check&domains=example.com,example.net,mybrand.org" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Get registration / renewal / transfer pricing for any supported extension
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=get_price&domain=example.com&type=register&year=1" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Change the domain value to query another TLD:
# example.com, example.net, example.org, example.ai, example.co

# Standard response format
{
  "code": 0,
  "msg": "success",
  "data": {}
}

Questions before you register a .COOP domain?

Short answers for buyers who need to understand .COOP use cases, registration rules, bulk search, transfer planning, payment, or reseller/API support before continuing.

What is a .COOP domain?

.COOP is a restricted sponsored top-level domain for cooperatives and organizations that meet .COOP eligibility criteria. It is designed to identify cooperative businesses, associations, and support organizations.

Can anyone register a .COOP domain?

No. Official .COOP verification policy states that .COOP is available only to cooperatives and organizations meeting the eligibility criteria. Orders remain subject to registry verification, availability, payment, naming rules, and registrar processing. Start with a single domain search to review your preferred name.

What organizations may qualify for .COOP?

Eligibility may include democratically controlled member-owned cooperatives, associations comprised of cooperatives, organizations majority controlled by cooperatives, or entities principally dedicated to serving cooperatives. The registry may request verification materials.

How long can a .COOP domain name be?

Public registrar rule summaries commonly list .COOP domain length as 2 or 3 to 63 characters depending on the registrar summary and registry process. Availability and eligibility are checked during order processing.

Can NiceNIC help if I need many .COOP or cooperative-related names?

Yes. NiceNIC supports single-name search, bulk domain search, DNS management, SSL, business email, transfer planning, and account-level workflows for agencies, hosting providers, brand teams, and resellers.

Can I transfer a .COOP domain to NiceNIC?

Transfer handling depends on the current registrar, authorization code, registry rules, eligibility verification, and domain status. For supported active domains, start from the domain transfer page and confirm eligibility before moving the domain.

Are there public premium .COOP domain sales examples?

Public premium .COOP sales are not widely reported in public domain-sales databases, so this page does not display fabricated premium-sales bars or unrelated TLD sales.

Does NiceNIC support cryptocurrency payment for domain services?

Yes. NiceNIC supports automated crypto deposit/payment options for supported assets such as USDT, BTC, ETH, and LTC. After successful processing, the account balance can be credited automatically for supported services.

Is NiceNIC suitable for agencies, hosting companies, and resellers?

Yes. NiceNIC supports bulk domain management, reseller API integration, DNS tools, SSL, business email, and global TLD coverage for teams managing domains at scale.

Secure the .COOP name before someone else does.

Register a new .COOP, transfer an existing domain, or upgrade your account level for bulk registration and reseller API use.

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