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Namecheap Reviews & Product Details

Namecheap Overview
What is Namecheap?

Namecheap is an affordable hosting option with security measures that are designed to help users stay safe from possible online attacks. The Namecheap VPN protects you when accessing your data via public WiFI and comes with two-factor authentication for added security. While SSL certification is free for the first year, it does also come with a free one-year WhoIsGuard Privacy Protection Service and access to round-the-clock customer support as well as auto-backup.

Company Namecheap, Inc.
Year founded 2000
Company size 201-500 employees
Headquarters Los Angeles, California, United States
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Namecheap Product Details
Capabilities
API
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based
Support 24/7 (Live rep), Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
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Languages English
Namecheap Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Affordable sign up and renewal pricing
  • Awesome customer service
  • Bundled with one free year of WhoisGuard privacy protection service
Cons
  • While their knowledge-base is reliable and chat support is great, live support is unreliable
Namecheap Features
API Access
Affiliate Program
Auto-Renewal
Bulk Domain Management
Bulk Domain Registration
Custom Nameservers
Customer Support
DNS Management
DNSSEC
Domain Auction
Domain Backorder
Domain Expiration Alerts
Domain Forwarding
Domain Locking
Domain Privacy Protection
Domain Reselling
Domain Search
Domain Transfer
Email Forwarding
IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) Support
Multi-Year Registration
Parking Services
Registrar Accreditation
SSL Certificates
Site Builder
Subdomain Management
TLD Variety
Two-Factor Authentication
WHOIS Lookup
Web Hosting Integration
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222 Namecheap Reviews
4.4 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 25, 2016
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
CB
Chris B.
Co Founder
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"Namecheap is Fnatastic"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

Namecheap has an easy to use hosting solution for small businesses. The best thing about it is the support which is responsive, easy to understand, and available 24 hours a day.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

If I could say anything, negative is that it's a little expensive to renew a domain with them.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

Namecheap provides great hosting solutions for my small business needs. They are affordable and support is amazing as I don't have a tech department.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 21, 2016
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
TP
Todd P.
Cto And Co Founder
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"The best registrar out there"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

NameCheap is cheap, yes. And that's important in a commodity market like domain name registration. But it's also very easy and intuitive to use, and frankly kind of fun.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

I can't think of anything I don't like about this company / product.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use them both personally and for my business. They are great on both counts, allowing me to easily buy, renew and transfer other domains.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Apr 15, 2016
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
HS
Hernan S.
Senior Front End Developer
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"Great service, affordable prices"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

Affordable prices for top level domains, SSL certificates and hosting. Good support team and a very well documented process makes namecheap a big player in the domains and hosting space.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

Some top level domains I'm interested in are not available at the moment.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is easier to buy domains and hosting services here compared to most providers. Non-tech people will find Namecheap easier to use than many other providers, they have recently redesigned their user interface and that is certainly a plus.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 12, 2016
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
BB
Benjamin B.
Web Developer
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"Outstanding domain registrar. The best out there!"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

- Very competitive pricing for domains, with coupons giving price reductions available often as well. - Domains come with free WHOIS guard, great for protecting your privacy and address online for individuals registering domains. - Simple and clear domain-management panel with free DNS and email-forwarding provided for all domains. No hidden charges or subscriptions enabled in the background. - Great support team with multiple ways of contacting them 24/7, including Live Chat and Support Tickets. - Ethical company that work with charities protecting rights of internet citizens, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). - Provide other web services like web/email hosting, servers and SSL certificate registration, - Multiple methods of payment accepted, including card payments, PayPal and even Bitcoin. - Recently added 2 factor authentication for additional security of your account. - Android/iOS applications for managing and purchasing services on the move.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

Nothing! This company has never let me down so far.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

Allows me to register domains & SSL certificates for myself and for my clients.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 12, 2016
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Jessica H. avatar
Jessica H.
Qa Forum Moderator
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"Excellent host with phenomenal customer service"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

Namecheap's web hosting is top notch. Their value plan packs a ton of value for a tiny amount per month. The first year is $10 and after that, it's $40/year which is less than $4 per month. I used this for a year and was able to host a dynamic Wordpress.org blog reaching over 5,000 viewers per day. I eventually upgraded to their Business SSD plan and I am amazed at how fast the server is and how quickly issues are dealt with. My website was moved from another host and online (DNS propagation and all) within 24 hours. You can't beat that! They have live chat customer support that is available all day, every day. Their customer support has great security so you know that no one else will be able to mess with your website.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

I ran into a problem with the Business SSD server I was on at first. My website kept crashing and I felt like I was getting ripped off for the $20/month I was paying. That issue was very short-lived because their customer service moved me to a more stable server and it's been smooth sailing since then.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

Namecheap is my web host. I use it to serve my Wordpress.org blog. It allows me to reach 5,000+ readers per day. I have grown my reader base with a stable, reliable, and fast web host at Name Cheap.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Mar 25, 2016
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
SV
Simeon V.
Cyber Security Team Leader
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"The gold standard in domain name services"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

Namecheap makes it incredibly simple to find and manage your domains. For the most part, all domain registrars will have similar prices for domains, but Namecheap's service is what sets it apart. There's never a moment when you have to figure out something entirely on your own. They also tend to offer more promotions that a lot of competitors (such as a free ".me" domain for students), which makes it easier to get into their system and "test drive" it before buying more domains through them.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

The only real downside with Namecheap is that it doesn't offer a lot of country code TLDs. Even though I would want to register a ".ai" domain, for example, I'm unable to use Namecheap. As certain TLDs become more common, it's likely they'll be added to Namecheap's catalog, but it can be frustrating in the meantime.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

Not provided

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 10, 2016
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Gerardo Esteban C. avatar
Gerardo Esteban C.
Full Stack Developer
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"I start using namecheap when I get the Github Student Pack and get my .me domain for my portfolio."
What do you like best about Namecheap?

I like the two-factor authentication and has a nice dashboard where I can see all the domains I own. Every domain has it's own manage options where I can change the DNS configuration or redirect to another domain if I need it. You have the hosting options if you want a cheap hosting and have a private email option. You can add products to your domains if you need by example: SSL Certificates. You can add apps to your domains, You have a free "Namecheap Uptime Monitoring" app that helps you to see if your domains have been down in some time. I like the grace time when your domain has expired, you have some time to pay it. It has a very nice design that helps a lot.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

By the moment, nothing that I don't like it about Namecheap. The service and Q&A are very good, if you have a problem you are able to ask them at any time. They are very receptive with every kind of persons.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

Not provided

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 21, 2016
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
BH
Beth H.
Marketing Support
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"One-stop shopping for all our domains"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

The convenience of having our domains all in one place is amazing. The billing is easier, the support is easier, and seeing it all at a glance makes it easy to plan web access to our different sites.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

Reports often available only via email and that email often doesn't go to the person who is needs the reports. The admin interface is dated-looking, not that it needs to be smooth and sleek, but it's certainly not modern.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

Not provided

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 11, 2016
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Matthew G.
Director Of Customer Experience
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"Well, I hate them less than GoDaddy"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

Simple domain registration without hidden fees and bloated prices. I don't have to search around for coupon codes every time I buy and I don't feel bad using them like I do with GoDaddy. They don't pester me with upsells and the interface is current and easy to use - it doesn't hide options and press me to add services every time I click on something. It's actually designed with a focus on what the user wants to do instead of the best way to make another buck. Refreshing. We've used them for both domain registration, SSL, and WhoIs protection. All work as expected.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

Not much. It's simple, affordable, and dependable. It could have better prices, I suppose.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

Not provided

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jan 05, 2016
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Nastassia B. avatar
Nastassia B.
Image Curator
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"Namecheap is excellent for budget and professional hosting and domain services"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

I love all of their tools available, such as the website builder and the built-in ftp client. Their packages are also very reasonably priced, and have multiple tiers that allow me to build websites on a budget. They also offer services that are as good as or better than larger hosting companies.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

I have yet to experience anything that I disliked. I do get frustrated with their billing system from time to time, but it is really not that bad.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

Not provided

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 14, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
AS
Animika S.
Founder
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"Best Domain Service Provider"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

Namecheap is one of the best domain provide on Google. I am using it since 2017 and it works awesome. Till date I have bought around 6 domains. Best part is it has almost almost all second level domain extension. It gives a wide range of domain extension to choose. Its UI is so user friendly that I don't have to hire and freelancer to setup my domain with server. I can do it on my own.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

Nothing to dislike about it. I have never encountered any issue in purchasing domain or payment system. Its customer support is very friendly and fast responsive.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

With the helps of namecheap I can easily but qm my business website online. And with the help of domain privacy free extension I can hide my contact details from spammers.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 20, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
HK
Heena K.
Manager
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"Namecheap offers domains at cheap prices"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

The best I like about Namecheap is that it offers good discounted prices, especially during the Black Friday sale on their all products. The control panel provided by Namecheap is easy to use and implement. Also, the customer support is great as they are capable of handling your all issues and available 24/7.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

There is nothing to dislike with Namecheap domains right now, they are working great for us.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

With the use of Namecheap, we purchased several domain names for our company as well as for our clients at very affordable prices. Managing DNS with Namecheap is a very simple and easy process. We can also integrate domains with any other hosting servers easily.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 20, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
SK
Shivani K.
Founder
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"Namecheap offers reliable and transparent pricing for buying domains"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

Namecheap is renowned for its transparency when it comes to pricing. There aren't any hidden charges or unexpected price hikes, which makes it a reliable option for people who wish to avoid unwanted surcharges while renewing their domain names. The control panel offered by Namecheap is very easy to use and implements any changes with the domain and server. Namecheap takes domain safety very seriously, providing two-factor authentication (2FA) for additional safety. This attribute assists in guarding your domain names against unauthorized access, offering satisfaction for domain owners.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

The only dislike about Namecheap is that the customer support usually takes a very long time to solve your queries and we need to wait for a long period in front of the system.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

With Namecheap, we can easily buy our desired domain names at very cost-effective prices which saves a lot of money for us, as they provide a good discount code to buy domains. Also, the control panel provided by Namecheap quickly propagates the domain, which helps in making a website live very quickly and we can start our online promotions.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 16, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
KV
Komal V.
Manager
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"Namecheap is a good place to purchase domain names at cost-effective rates"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

One of the most helpful from Namecheap is that you can look for the preferred domain name and purchase it very easily. There are lots of great capabilities Namecheap provides such as fast integration of domain names together with third-party servers. Additionally, Namecheap provides great customer care services to its customers. We make frequent use of this platform to acquire domain names regularly.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

The only real dislike regarding Namecheap is that they provide a lot of upselling products while purchasing any products from their website, which is actually an annoying procedure and diverts the attention of the customer.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

With the use of the Namecheap platform, we can buy domain names easily just by searching its search function. As Namecheap DNS is very simple to manage and it easily and quickly integrates with any third-party hosting service, which makes the site live very quickly and we can start our online marketing quickly.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 13, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
DS
Deewan S.
Founder
Share
"Namecheap Domains are the trustworthy and Cost-Effective Choice"
What do you like best about Namecheap?

Namecheap Domains appears as a top-notch domain registrar, providing a variety of benefits making it a great option for implementation with businesses and individuals. Affordability: Namecheap lives up to its name by offering a few of the most budget-friendly domain registration alternatives on the current market. Transparency: Namecheap is renowned for its transparent pricing plans. User-Friendly Interface: Namecheap's interface is user-friendly as well as simple. Navigating through their site to look for and buy domains is easy, which makes it ideal for both beginners and experienced customers. Namecheap offers a strong set of domain management resources, enabling you to configure DNS settings, set up domain forwarding, as well as handle several domains very easily from a central dash panel. Security Features: Namecheap provides vital security measures like WhoisGuard privacy protection, two-factor authentication, and domain locking to keep your domain names protected from illegal transfers and safeguard your personal info. Customer Support: The customer support at Namecheap is receptive as well as very helpful.

What do you dislike about Namecheap?

The only downside of Namecheap domains is that sometimes the integration of the domain with third-party servers takes a very long time to propagate.

What problems is Namecheap solving and how is that benefiting you?

Namecheap Domains efficiently handles the requirement for a trusted as well as cost-effective domain registrar. It is the solution for people as well as companies planning to set up a solid online presence without having to break your budget. With transparent pricing, user-friendly resources, and solid customer support, Namecheap makes domain enrollment and management hassle-free.

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