I checked the Route 53 top-level domain (TLD) pricing changes (July 2026)
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Introduction
On July 1, 2026, Amazon Route 53 domain registration and renewal prices will be revised.
Following revisions in April 2024 and July 2025, this marks three consecutive years of price changes. This time, approximately 267 TLDs are subject to price revisions, with registration and renewal fees increasing for most of them.
This article summarizes the three-year price trends for major TLDs and highlights the TLDs with the largest price increases in this revision.
How to Find Official Information
Open the "Domains" section on the Amazon Route 53 pricing page.
Follow the "View a full list of current pricing by TLD" link to reach the following PDF.
The beginning of the PDF states the following.
Important: starting on July 1, 2026, we will update prices for new domain registrations, renewals, and transfers for the Top-Level Domains (TLDs) listed in "Updated Pricing" table. Prices for TLDs and operations not included in "Updated Pricing" will remain as shown in "Current Pricing" table.
The PDF consists of the following two tables.
| Table | Pages | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Updated Pricing | 2–7 | Only TLDs subject to changes (approximately 267 TLDs) |
| Current Pricing | 8–17 | Current prices for all TLDs listed in the Route 53 pricing page (approximately 411 TLDs) |
Current Pricing lists all TLDs, including those covered by Updated Pricing. TLDs not listed in Updated Pricing will continue at the prices shown in Current Pricing.
As of June 9, 2026, no individual announcements were found on AWS What's New or the blog. The pricing page PDF is the primary source of information.
Three-Year Price Trends for Major TLDs
The following table summarizes the price trends over three years since April 2024 for approximately 20 major TLDs.
Prices are the registration and renewal price per year as listed in the AWS pricing table.
| TLD | ~2024/4 | 2024/4~ | 2025/7~ | 2026/7~ | 3-Year Total Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .com | $13 | $14 | $15 | $16 | +$3 (+23%) |
| .net | $11 | $15 | $17 | $17 | +$6 (+55%) |
| .org | $12 | $14 | $15 | $16 | +$4 (+33%) |
| .info | $23 | $25 | $28 | $30 | +$7 (+30%) |
| .biz | $19 | $19 | $23 | $26 | +$7 (+37%) |
| .xyz | $13 | $14 | $18 | $19 | +$6 (+46%) |
| .club | $16 | $17 | $19 | $21 | +$5 (+31%) |
| .online | $25 | $25 | $25 | $28 | +$3 (+12%) |
| .site | $20 | $25 | $25 | $28 | +$8 (+40%) |
| .tech | $34 | $40 | $40 | $49 | +$15 (+44%) |
| .dev | — | — | $17 | $17 | — |
| .app | — | — | $20 | $20 | — |
| .io | $71 | $71 | $71 | $71 | $0 (0%) |
| .co | $25 | $31 | $38 | $38 | +$13 (+52%) |
| .me | $25 | $25 | $31 | $31 | +$6 (+24%) |
| .pro | $25 | $25 | $28 | $30 | +$5 (+20%) |
| .mobi | $30 | $31 | $43 | $57 | +$27 (+90%) |
| .ai | — | — | $129 | $137 | — |
| .jp | $90 | $90 | $54 | $54 | −$36 (−40%) |
| .work | — | — | $12 | $14 | — |
Sources for each column are as follows.
- ~2024/4, 2024/4~: DevelopersIO article (self-authored, March 2024)
- 2025/7~: DevelopersIO article (Iwaki, June 2025)
- 2026/7~: Official PDF "Updated Pricing" table (confirmed June 9, 2026). TLDs not subject to changes are listed at their previous prices.
"—" indicates TLDs that were not supported by Route 53 at the time, or for which data could not be retrieved from past articles.
TLDs in the "2026/7~" column that remain at the same price as the previous period (.net, .dev, .app, .io, .co, .me, .jp) are not listed in the Updated Pricing table. Based on the PDF Important note, these are interpreted as continuing at their current prices.
The 3-year total change is calculated using the "~2024/4" column price as the baseline, showing the difference and rate of change compared to the latest price (2026/7~).
TOP 15 TLDs with the Largest Price Increases (July 2026 Revision)
The following are the top 15 TLDs with the largest price increases in this revision.
Current prices are from the official PDF "Current Pricing" table, and new prices are from the "Updated Pricing" table. The increase rate is the rate of change relative to the current price (this differs from the "3-Year Total Change" baseline in the trend table).
| # | TLD | Current Price | New Price | Difference | Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .airforce | $36 | $114 | +$78 | +217% |
| 2 | .movie | $329 | $386 | +$57 | +17% |
| 3 | .consulting | $13 | $60 | +$47 | +362% |
| 4 | .academy | $13 | $51 | +$38 | +292% |
| 5 | .shiksha | $19 | $57 | +$38 | +200% |
| 6 | .media | $13 | $50 | +$37 | +285% |
| 7 | .guitars | $36 | $71 | +$35 | +97% |
| 8 | .social | $13 | $46 | +$33 | +254% |
| 9 | .world | $13 | $46 | +$33 | +254% |
| 10 | .studio | $13 | $44 | +$31 | +238% |
| 11 | .services | $13 | $43 | +$30 | +231% |
| 12 | .property | $29 | $59 | +$30 | +103% |
| 13 | .life | $13 | $40 | +$27 | +208% |
| 14 | .boutique | $13 | $36 | +$23 | +177% |
| 15 | .live | $13 | $36 | +$23 | +177% |
TOP 10 TLDs with the Highest Increase Rates (July 2026 Revision)
The following are the top 10 TLDs sorted by increase rate. Low-priced TLDs currently at $13 dominate the top positions.
| # | TLD | Current Price | New Price | Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .consulting | $13 | $60 | +362% |
| 2 | .academy | $13 | $51 | +292% |
| 3 | .media | $13 | $50 | +285% |
| 4 | .social | $13 | $46 | +254% |
| 5 | .world | $13 | $46 | +254% |
| 6 | .studio | $13 | $44 | +238% |
| 7 | .services | $13 | $43 | +231% |
| 8 | .airforce | $36 | $114 | +217% |
| 9 | .life | $13 | $40 | +208% |
| 10 | .shiksha | $19 | $57 | +200% |
Trends
Significant price increases for low-priced TLD group
TLDs currently at $13 (.consulting, .academy, .media, .social, .world, etc.) are all rising to between $36 and $60.
They saw a slight increase from $12 to $13 in April 2024 and were unchanged in July 2025, but this time they jump to 3–5 times their current price.
This is why many of the same TLDs appear in both the top increase amount and top increase rate rankings. While the top increase amount includes high-priced TLDs (such as .movie $329→$386), the top increase rate is almost entirely dominated by former $13 TLDs.
Major gTLDs rising steadily but modestly
- .com increases by $1 each year ($13→$14→$15→$16)
- .org increased by +$2 in 2024, then by $1 each year thereafter ($12→$14→$15→$16)
- .xyz increased by +$4 in 2025 and +$1 in 2026 ($13→$14→$18→$19)
- .net rose from $11 to $15 in 2024, then to $17 in 2025, and remains unchanged in the July 2026 revision
For .com and .org, the recent annual increase is around $1–$2, but over three years this amounts to a 20–30% rise. Meanwhile, .net is up +55% and .co is up +52% over three years, showing significant variation even among major TLDs.
Other notable points
- .mobi has risen continuously over three years from $30 to $57 (+90%)
- .jp saw a significant price cut from $90 to $54 in 2025, and remains at $54 in this revision
- .io, .co, .me, .dev, and .app are not subject to this revision (not listed in Updated Pricing) and remain unchanged
Renewing Before July 1
If you own a TLD subject to a price increase, extending the domain's validity period before July 1 may allow you to be charged at the current price.
Section 9.1.4 of the Amazon Route 53 Domain Name Registration Agreement states the following regarding automatic renewals.
Automatic Renewals will be billed at the prices and fees applicable on the date the Automatic Renewal occurs.
For automatic renewals at least, this can be read as meaning the price applicable on the date the renewal occurs will be charged. No clause explicitly stating the billing timing for manually extending the validity period has been confirmed, so please check the price displayed at the time of execution before making a decision.
Please also note the following points.
- The exact switchover time on July 1 (timezone) is not specified. Please allow yourself plenty of time to check.
- Domain renewals cannot be cancelled or refunded (Section 9.1.3 of the same agreement: "non-refundable")
- The number of years that can be extended varies by TLD. Not all TLDs allow a maximum of 10 years.
- Some TLDs have restrictions on when renewals can be made.
If you are considering renewing, please check the number of extendable years, current expiration date, and displayed price for the target domain in the Route 53 console before making a decision.
Summary
Starting July 1, 2026, registration and renewal fees will be revised for approximately 267 TLDs on Route 53.
- .com and .org will see small increases of $1–$2, but over three years this represents a 20–30% rise
- Low-priced TLDs currently at $13 will rise significantly to $36–$60 (3–5 times the current price)
- For registration and renewal fees, .net, .io, .dev, .app, .co, .me, and .jp remain unchanged in this revision
If you own a TLD with a significant price increase, it may be worth considering extending the validity period in advance. However, please confirm the billing timing by checking the amount displayed at the time of the operation. Prices for all TLDs can be found in the official PDF.
