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This is a list of domain names that sold for $3 million USD or more.

The list is limited to pure domain name and cash-only sales. Sales which included website content or involved equity deals are not listed.

Domain Price Sale date Ref
Voice.com $30 million 2019
360.com $17 million 2015
Chat.com $15.5 million 2023
NFTs.com $15 million 2022
Rocket.com $14 million 2024
Sex.com $13 million 2010
AI.com $11 million 2023
Tesla.com $11 million 2014
Hotels.com $11 million 2001
Connect.com $10 million 2022
Porno.com $8.8 million 2015
Fb.com $8.5 million 2010
HealthInsurance.com $8.13 million 2019
We.com $8 million 2015
Diamond.com $7.5 million 2006
Beer.com $7 million 2004
Z.com $6.8 million 2014
Slots.com $5.5 million 2010
Casino.com $5.5 million 2003
Toys.com $5.1 million 2009
AsSeenOnTv.com $5.1 million 2000
Korea.com $5 million 2000
Clothes.com $4.9 million 2008
Medicare.com $4.8 million 2014
IG.com $4.6 million 2013
iCloud.com $4.5 million 2011
GiftCard.com $4 million 2012
IT.com $3.8 million 2022
Yp.com $3.8 million 2008
HG.com $3.77 million 2016
Mi.com $3.6 million 2014
Shop.com $3.55 million 2003
Ice.com $3.5 million 2018
Wine.com $3.3 million 2003
AltaVista.com $3.3 million 1998
Software.com $3.2 million 2005
Whisky.com $3.1 million 2014
Help.com $3.0 million 2023
Place.com $3.0 million 2021
California.com $3.0 million 2019
Candy.com $3.0 million 2009
Vodka.com $3.0 million 2006
Loans.com $3.0 million 2000

Domain transactions to be completed

The following domains were purchased through installment and the transactions are to be completed in the future:

Domain Price Sale date ETC Ref
LasVegas.com $90 million 2005 2040
Christmas.com $3.15 million 2020 2024

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