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Check .FR domain availability, register a new .FR domain, search multiple names in bulk, or transfer your existing .FR domains to NiceNIC. Built for French brands, ecommerce teams, local campaigns, agencies, hosting providers, and resellers.

.fr
Market $55.49 $36.99 first year
Basic $33.99 8% off
Super $32.99 11% off
VIP $31.99 14% off

Need lower .FR pricing or portfolio support? Upgrade account level for bulk registration and reseller pricing.

Why choose .FR with NiceNIC

.FR helps French-market projects build local trust online.

.FR is one of Europe’s largest country-code domains and a strong option for businesses, ecommerce teams, associations, and agencies targeting France. NiceNIC helps customers search, register, transfer eligible domains, manage DNS, and prepare bulk lists from one account.

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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 .FR 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.

.FR Market Intelligence · Q1 2026

.FR market context for French domain buyers.

.FR is a major European ccTLD with strong recognition in France. The market data below helps buyers compare .FR with the global domain landscape before planning registration, transfer, bulk search, or reseller activity with NiceNIC.

📊 .FR registrations 4.5M

DomainTools current TLD-count snapshot for .FR.

👑 Share of all TLDs 1.13%

.FR 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 keeps the standard global TLD market view while showing .FR as a focused ccTLD snapshot for customer education. .FR belongs to the ccTLD category and is listed separately only to make its scale visible.

.COM163.6M
ccTLDs146.3M
New gTLDs49.6M
Other Established TLDs32.9M
.FR4.5M
Source note: DNIB Q1 2026 is used for global TLD market figures. DomainTools provides the current .FR count snapshot. Values are rounded for customer education.

Why .FR works for French naming decisions

For France-focused brands, .FR can signal local relevance, French-language service, and stronger regional trust than a generic name alone.

French-market trust

.FR tells visitors that a website is built for France, French customers, or French-language communication.

Large European scale

.FR has millions of registrations, making it one of the most established European country-code namespaces.

Useful with .COM

Brands can combine .FR with .COM to protect both local French traffic and international customer reach.

.FR Registration Growth Through Q1 2026

The latest benchmark is Q1 2026. Selected public snapshots show that .FR demand has remained large across recent French digital market cycles.

2022
4.0M
2024
4.2M
2025
4.3M
Q1 2026
4.5M
Source note: Selected Afnic, public .FR market snapshots, and DomainTools current TLD-count data. Values are rounded for customer education.

Public Premium .FR Domain Sales Examples

Selected public premium .FR sales examples show how short French keywords and commercial category names can carry brand value. These examples are for market context only, not investment advice or a guarantee of future resale value.

Credit.fr
$851,875
Chat.fr
$133,999
Mutuelle.fr
$116,221
Auto.fr
$100,000
Voitures.fr
$78,935
Lundi.fr
$70,000
CarteCadeau.fr
$57,682
OnlineBingo.fr
$54,000
Source note: Selected publicly reported .FR domain sales from DomCop, NameBio references, DNJournal, and Sedo sales coverage. Reporting methodology, disclosure status, and transaction structure can vary.
Choose the right .FR service

Different buyers use .FR for different France-focused growth goals.

.FR can support French ecommerce, local services, SaaS landing pages, product campaigns, and brand protection. NiceNIC helps customers search, register, transfer eligible domains, manage DNS, and handle bulk workflows from one account.

For French brands

Create a clear local web address for customers in France and French-speaking markets.

  • Search availability
  • Confirm eligibility
  • Plan DNS and email

For ecommerce teams

Use .FR for French-language storefronts, campaign pages, checkout pages, and support portals.

  • Bulk search
  • Product-name protection
  • Transfer planning

For agencies

Prepare multiple .FR names for client projects, regional campaigns, and brand protection packages.

  • Customer domain lists
  • Nameserver setup
  • Renewal control

For resellers

Manage .FR and European domain portfolios through NiceNIC workflows.

  • API integration
  • Bulk operations
  • Portfolio management
Domain transfer

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

If you already own .FR 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 .FR domains.

Paste multiple .FR 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 .FR. 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 or transfer a .FR?

Short answers for French-domain buyers who need to confirm .FR eligibility, availability, bulk search, transfer rules, DNS, or reseller/API support before continuing.

What is a .FR domain?

.FR is the country-code top-level domain for France. It is widely used by French businesses, ecommerce sites, associations, public-facing projects, and brands that want a clear French market signal.

Who should consider registering a .FR domain?

.FR is a strong fit for companies selling into France, French-language websites, local service providers, ecommerce stores, SaaS teams, agencies, and brand owners protecting France-focused traffic.

Who can register a .FR domain?

.FR eligibility generally requires a registrant connection to the European Union or eligible European territories under Afnic rules. Customers should provide accurate registrant information before starting a .FR registration.

Can I search one .FR name and many .FR names from this page?

Yes. Use the search box for one .FR domain search, or paste multiple names through bulk .FR search when comparing product, brand, or campaign names.

Why choose .FR instead of only using .COM in France?

.COM is global, while .FR gives customers a clear French-market signal. Many brands use both: .COM for international reach and .FR for local trust, French-language content, and France-specific campaigns.

What should I prepare before transferring a .FR domain?

Before starting a .FR transfer, make sure the domain is eligible, your registrant details are accurate, and you have the authorization code or transfer process required by the current registrar.

Can NiceNIC help manage DNS for .FR domains?

Yes. NiceNIC supports DNS and nameserver management for supported .FR domains, helping customers connect websites, email, landing pages, SSL, and hosting services from one account.

Is .FR useful for agencies and brand-protection portfolios?

Yes. Agencies and brand owners often use .FR to protect French-language names, product launches, local campaigns, and customer traffic that should point to France-focused pages.

Does NiceNIC support reseller/API workflows for .FR?

Yes. NiceNIC supports bulk domain management, transfer planning, renewals, and reseller API integration for teams managing many .FR or European domains.

Secure the .FR name before someone else does.

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

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