Namecheap has released its November marketplace metrics, and the data confirms what domain investors have been watching for months: .AI clearance rates are climbing, signaling stronger aftermarket liquidity for the extension as AI branding continues to dominate tech and startup naming trends. The metrics show that .AI domains listed on Namecheap’s marketplace are selling at higher rates compared to earlier in the year, suggesting buyer demand is outpacing new inventory additions.
The surge in .AI clearance rates aligns with broader market signals—mid-four-figure and low-five-figure .AI sales have been appearing regularly in public sales reports, and the extension has cemented itself as the go-to alternative for startups and projects that can’t justify .com premiums but still want tech credibility. Namecheap’s data adds weight to the anecdotal evidence that .AI isn’t just holding value—it’s actively liquid, meaning sellers can move inventory without deep discounts or extended listing times.
What makes this data useful is that it comes from a major marketplace with volume, not just isolated high-profile sales. Clearance rates measure how many listed domains actually sell relative to total inventory, which is a better indicator of overall market health than headline-grabbing transactions. If .AI clearance rates are rising, it means there’s real buyer demand across the board, not just for premium one-word or exact-match category names.
For domain investors holding .AI inventory, Namecheap’s metrics are a bullish signal that the extension remains actively liquid and worth holding or adding to portfolios.
