The domain name analyzer scores any domain across 6 quality dimensions — length, TLD quality, brandability, keyword presence, character composition, and memorability — returning a 0-100 overall score with specific recommendations for each factor.
Enter with or without "www." or "https://" — the tool strips prefixes automatically.
How we score — domain quality methodology
Domain Length (20%) — 6-14 chars = 100, 1-5 chars = 85 (rare gems), 15-20 = 70, 21+ = 40.
TLD Quality (20%) — .com = 100, .org/.net = 85, .io/.co = 75, country codes (.uk/.de/.ca) = 70, other recognized TLDs = 55, exotic/new TLDs = 35.
Brandability (20%) — No hyphens = +25, no numbers = +25, no double letters = +20, reasonable length = +30. Hyphens and numbers reduce memorability significantly.
Keyword Presence (15%) — Checks if the domain name part (excluding TLD) contains common dictionary words that signal the domain's purpose or niche.
Character Composition (15%) — All lowercase alphabetic = 100, has numbers = 70, has hyphens = 60, has both = 40.
Pronounceability (10%) — Checks consonant clusters and vowel patterns to estimate how easily the name can be said aloud and remembered verbally.
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How to Choose a Great Domain Name
Your domain name is a long-term investment — it will appear on business cards, in email addresses, and in every backlink you earn. The domain name analyzer helps you evaluate the quality of a domain before registering it or before valuing an existing domain for purchase.
The .com advantage
When users type your brand name, they instinctively add .com. If someone else owns yourbrand.com and you use yourbrand.io, you're sending traffic to a competitor every time someone guesses your address. For brand-new businesses, the extra cost of finding a .com name (or paying a premium for one) is almost always worth it for consumer-facing products. Tech startups and developer tools are the main exception where .io has been normalized.
Length vs. memorability
Short domains (under 10 characters) are rare but worth seeking. They're easier to spell verbally, fit on mobile screens, and leave room for email addresses. However, a slightly longer name that's perfectly on-brand (like "basecamp.com" at 8 chars, or "mailchimp.com" at 10 chars) beats a short meaningless name. The domain name analyzer penalizes domains over 20 characters — if you're in that range, consider whether abbreviation or a different approach is possible.
Hyphens and numbers — avoid both
Hyphens ("best-seo-tool.com") telegraph that the .com version was taken. They're also impossible to convey verbally without saying "hyphen" (which sounds unprofessional), and they score poorly in spam filters. Numbers have similar issues — "tools4u.com" looks like a 2005-era email address. Both signals are factored into the brandability score.
How to use this analyzer before purchasing
Run both your first-choice domain and 3-5 alternatives through the analyzer. Aim for a score above 70 before registering. Pay attention to the TLD Quality and Brandability dimensions — these are the hardest to change post-registration. Content quality and SEO can always be improved, but the domain name is permanent unless you're willing to rebrand entirely.
FAQ
What makes a good domain name?
The best domain names are short (under 15 characters), easy to spell and pronounce, contain no hyphens or numbers, use a .com TLD when possible, and ideally contain a recognizable keyword or brand word. Research shows .com domains receive 33% more type-in traffic than other TLDs, and shorter names are easier to remember and share verbally.
Is a .com domain always better than .io or .co?
For broad consumer-facing brands, yes — .com has the strongest recognition and recall. For developer tools and tech startups, .io has become widely accepted. For international brands with strong name recognition, country-code TLDs (.co.uk, .de) work well. Avoid obscure TLDs (.xyz, .biz, .info) for primary brand domains as they reduce trust.
Should I include keywords in my domain name?
Keyword-rich domains (e.g., bestlawyer.com) used to provide strong SEO benefits but Google has reduced this advantage significantly since 2012. A memorable brand name (Google, Stripe, Slack) typically outperforms a keyword-stuffed domain over the long term. The exception: local businesses and service providers still benefit from geographic + service keyword domains.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free with no account required. The analysis runs entirely in your browser — no domain data is sent to any server.
Is my data safe?
Yes. All analysis happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your domain input never leaves your device.
What domain length is ideal?
6-14 characters is the sweet spot. The average length of the top 1000 most-visited domains is about 9 characters. Under 6 characters is ideal but rare (most are taken). Over 20 characters becomes hard to remember and prone to typos. Never exceed 63 characters (the DNS limit per label).