Global Domain Extension

.SHOP Domain Registration in Kenya â€” Built for Online Stores

The domain extension created specifically for e-commerce and retail businesses. A .shop domain immediately tells customers what you do â€” before they even visit your website.

Instant activation Free WHOIS privacy Free DNS management 24/7 Kenyan support

.shop

Registration price

KES 1,800

/year

Renews at KES 1,800/yr

What is a .SHOP Domain?

.SHOP is a purpose-built e-commerce domain extension that gives your online store instant clarity. When a customer sees yourbrand.shop, they immediately know you sell products online â€” no explanation needed. This direct communication builds confidence and can improve click-through rates in search results and on social media.

For Kenyan online retailers, .shop pairs well with WooCommerce, Shopify, and other e-commerce platforms. Many successful stores use .shop as their primary storefront domain while retaining a .co.ke for local SEO purposes.

HostGuru registers .shop domains with instant activation. There are no restrictions â€” any individual or business can register an available .shop domain.

Who Should Register a .SHOP Domain?

Online Retail Stores

Any business selling products online â€” fashion, electronics, food, beauty, or general merchandise.

Kenyan E-Commerce Brands

Local Kenyan online stores that want a domain that immediately communicates their retail identity.

Marketplace Sellers

Sellers on Jumia, Jiji, or social media who want their own branded storefront domain.

WooCommerce and Shopify Stores

E-commerce businesses on any platform looking for a clean, purpose-built domain.

Dropshippers

Online businesses running dropshipping operations who want a professional, product-focused web address.

Flash Sale and Promo Sites

Time-limited sale campaigns, product launch pages, and seasonal retail microsites.

Why Register Your .SHOP Domain with HostGuru Kenya?

KENIC-accredited, Nairobi-based, built for Kenyan businesses and individuals.

Competitive Pricing

Transparent, competitive domain pricing with no hidden fees. Pay with local or international payment methods.

Instant Activation

Your domain is live within 5 minutes of payment confirmation — no waiting, no manual processing.

Free WHOIS Privacy

Your personal contact details are shielded from public WHOIS lookups at no extra charge.

Free DNS Management

Full DNS control — A, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SPF, DKIM records — all managed from your dashboard for free.

Free Email Forwarding

Forward your domain email to any inbox for free — perfect before setting up full business email.

24/7 Kenyan Support

Our Nairobi-based team handles domain transfers, DNS issues, and renewal questions round the clock.

.SHOP Domain Pricing

Transparent, all-inclusive pricing. No setup fees, no hidden charges. All prices in Kenya Shillings and include free WHOIS privacy, free DNS management, and free email forwarding.

Free WHOIS privacy — included, no extra charge
Free full DNS management dashboard
Free email forwarding to any inbox
Auto-renewal reminders at 60, 30, and 7 days
Transfer away any time — no lock-in

Registration (1 year) KES 1,800/yr

Renewal (1 year) KES 1,800

Transfer in KES 1,800

WHOIS Privacy Free

DNS Management Free

Email Forwarding Free

.SHOP Domain FAQs

Yes. Any individual or business in Kenya can register an available .shop domain through HostGuru with instant activation.

Yes. Google treats .shop as a standard generic TLD and ranks it based on content quality, backlinks, and relevance â€” not the extension itself. The descriptive nature of .shop can improve click-through rates in search results.

Consider using both. Use .co.ke as your primary domain for local Kenya SEO, and .shop as a secondary or campaign domain. Or use .shop as your primary if your target market extends beyond Kenya.

Yes. We accept .shop transfers from any ICANN registrar in 5â€“7 business days with no disruption to your store.

Instant. Your .shop domain is live within 5 minutes of payment.

Yes. A .shop domain works with any website platform including WooCommerce, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, and custom-built stores.

Yes. Your domain extension does not affect payment methods. We build WooCommerce stores on any domain with M-Pesa STK push checkout integrated via the Daraja API â€” including those on .shop, .com, or .co.ke.

Yes. .shop is particularly popular among fashion, beauty, electronics, and lifestyle brands because it immediately communicates a retail identity. yourbrand.shop is clear, memorable, and professional.