Domain name grader
Type a domain or a few words for a new idea. You get a grade on the name itself, a check on whether it is free, and close names you can still register.
How the grade works
The grade looks at the name only. It does not look at traffic, because most good names are new ideas or old names with no site on them. It scores four things, 25 points each:
| Check | What scores well |
|---|---|
| Extension | .com first. .net, .org, .co, .io and .ai next. |
| Length | Shorter is better. Up to 10 letters scores high. |
| Say it out loud | Easy to say and spell when you hear it once. |
| Clean | No hyphens, no numbers in place of words. Either one caps the grade at C. |
A famous brand inside the name caps the grade at F. Read lesson 4 to see why, and check the USPTO trademark search before you buy. A grade is a guide, not a price. Check past sales in lesson 3.