Squarespace Domains Pricing
Formerly Google Domains
Formerly Google Domains. Transparent pricing with free WHOIS privacy. Clean interface, no upsells.
Score Breakdown
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| Dimension | Score | Key Data |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Price (.com) | 3 | .com registration:$12 Note:Flat transparent pricing, slightly above budget registrars |
| Renewal Price (.com) | 4 | .com renewal:$12 Note:Same price as registration — no renewal markup |
| Renewal Markup | 5 | Renewal markup:0% Formula:((12.00 - 12.00) / 12.00) × 100 = 0% |
| WHOIS Privacy | 5 | WHOIS privacy included:✅ Yes WHOIS privacy cost:$0 |
| Transfer Ease | 4 | Transfer features:3 Features present:auth epp code in dashboard, no outbound transfer fee, automated unlock process Features absent:no transfer lock beyond icann |
| Checkout Transparency | 5 | Dark patterns found:0 Dark patterns checked:email hosting preselected, website builder preselected, domain privacy preselected, ssl certificate pushed, auto renew no clear toggle Note:Clean, simple checkout with no upsells |
Last verified: 2026-02-19 · Full methodology
Transparent Pricing
Registration = Renewal = Transfer. What you see is what you pay.
Domain Pricing
| TLD | Register | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| .com | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| .org | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| .net | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| .io | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| .co | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| .dev | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
What's Included (Free)
⚠️ Considerations & Limitations
Post-Acquisition Changes
Squarespace acquired Google Domains in 2023. Existing domains were migrated. Policies and pricing may evolve under Squarespace ownership.
Simple = Fewer Features
No fancy domain marketplace, auctions, or premium domain discovery tools. Just registration and basic management.
Slightly Higher Base Prices
While transparent, $12/year for .com is higher than budget registrars like Porkbun ($9.73) or Cloudflare ($10.11).
Limited TLD Selection
Squarespace Domains supports fewer TLDs than larger registrars. Niche extensions may not be available.
Pricing verified via Squarespace Domains (formerly Google Domains).