Are All 5-Character .com Domain Names Taken?

As of August 2023, the vast majority of 5-character .com domain names have been registered, but not all of them. While many combinations of letters and numbers are taken, there are still some that remain available.

The availability of these domains can change frequently as new registrations occur and existing domains expire or are deleted. If you're interested in a specific 5-character .com domain, it's best to check a domain registrar for its current availability. Not all but most of the .com domains are already owned.

However, occasionally, someone will drop a good domain for a reason, making it available again. If no one backorders the domain, it becomes unowned. There are almost 2000 TLDs (Top-Level Domains) that can be used to generate good domains, and most people don't bother buying them. If you think your domain name fits your business but isn't available in the extension you want, you can consider other TLDs such as .co, .eu, or .tk.

Domain Availability and Strategies

No, not all 5-character .com domains are taken. For example, the domain vimobe was available 10 years ago, and it was acquired by a reseller and released back to the market. Many domains are available, but the good ones are often in the hands of domain parking companies for resale. If you wish to purchase a domain with a normal price, you will need to look harder and more creatively to find the right 5-character combination that is available.

For instance, if you want a 5-letter domain name that is easy to remember, consider using a .co extension. I have registered several domains with this extension, such as luxco and gtechco. I continue to search and register domains on a monthly basis.

If you see the below image, you will notice that most of the available 5-letter .com domain names are unpronounceable. These are available on Expireddomains website. There are many filters to sort out domains depending on your requirements.

Conclusion

The quick answer to this question is that no, not all 5-character .com domain names have been taken. For instance, on August 14, 2019, I tested about 5 random 5-letter domain names and found them all available at standard pricing—non-premium. The 5-letter dictionary-based domain names may be mostly or all taken, but there are still plenty of 5-letter domains available when we also refer to 5-character domains, which would include hyphens and 0-9 numbers.

While the majority of 5-letter .com domain names are taken, there are still opportunities to find a suitable and memorable domain name for your business. Keep an eye on domain registrars and consider using other TLDs if necessary. With a bit of creativity and persistence, you can find the perfect domain for your business.