--- title: "Domain Trends and Predictions for 2022 | Grit Brokerage" description: "Grit Brokerage's 2022 domain predictions: one word .COM growth, alternative extensions like .VC, .GG and .APP, Web3 demand and fractional ownership." url: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/domain-trends-and-predictions-for-2022 publisher: Grit Brokerage contact: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/contact offer: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/inquiry --- [Market insights](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/blog?topic=market-insights) # Domain Trends and Predictions for 2022 Grit Brokerage founder Brian Harbin shared 2022 domain market predictions on a Domain Name Wire podcast, summarized here. Expected trends include rising prices for one word .COMs, higher sales volume, strong alternative extensions such as .ORG, .IO and .AI, Web3 demand, and fractional ownership following directions.com. By Grit BrokerageFeb 11, 20222 min read ![Domain market predictions for 2022 showing one word .COM and alternative extension growth](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/a53ed9_26f1f4969b624c69b34e94a9cf894d5a.2SQsIITQ_Zqvvgr.webp) In case you missed the Domain Name Wire [2022 predictions podcast](https://domainnamewire.com/2022/01/03/the-2022-predictions-episode-dnw-podcast-369/), Grit Brokerage founder, Brian Harbin contributed to the podcast with our 2022 predictions (FF to 19:54 to hear Brian’s predictions). We wanted to summarize our thoughts on trends and predictions for this year in a blog post and add a few more ideas on how the domain market will continue to evolve in 2022: - Short, concise one word .COMs continue to trend up along with the demand and sale prices for these scarce assets. - As we worked through and observed growth in all sectors of the domain aftermarket, in general sales volume will continue to increase this year and not only on top tier domains. - In 2021 we had the highest ever sales for all alternative cc/gTLDs such as .ORG, .IO, .CO, .XYZ and .AI. One word domains in these extensions should continue to command even higher sale prices in 2022 as they gain more mainstream adoption. - Additional TLD’s we’ve seen significantly higher sale prices and volume for include .VC, .GG, and .APP. We’re expecting premium names in these extensions to perform well this year. - Rise of Web3, NFT, Metaverse, VR, AR Gaming and other new technologies that are crypto native will drive demand for decentralized blockchain domains. We’re keeping a close eye on if and when they’ll be seamlessly integrated into the root zone. - Mainstream investors and businesses are more open to the idea that digital assets with utility need to be in their portfolio and domains will continue to grow as an asset class. - As usual there will be many opportunities for smart and patient domain investors that have capital ready to deploy. - (Not on Pod) Fractional ownership of high value domain names has become a reality with the first domain directions.com selling out [last month on Rally Rd](https://domainnamewire.com/2022/01/13/fractionalized-domain-name-ownership-comes-to-rally/). We’ll likely see more interest in buying and selling domains in this fashion, especially once shares of sold domains start trading. We hope you enjoy the predictions and take away some nuggets that will help your productivity and sales this year! We’re also always open to feedback on topics you would like to read about on a domain blog? Feel free to comment or email us. ! ## Questions this post answers ### What alternative extensions did Grit highlight for 2022? The post says 2021 saw the highest ever sales for alternative extensions such as .ORG, .IO, .CO, .XYZ and .AI. It also saw significantly higher sale prices and volume for .VC, .GG and .APP, and expected premium names in those to perform well. ### What happened with fractional domain ownership? The post says fractional ownership became a reality when directions.com sold out on Rally Rd the previous month. Grit expected more interest in buying and selling domains this way, especially once shares of sold domains start trading. ### Where can I hear the predictions podcast? Brian Harbin contributed to the Domain Name Wire 2022 predictions podcast. The post says to fast forward to 19:54 to hear his predictions, then summarizes them with a few more ideas on how the domain market will evolve in 2022. ## Terms in this post - [Top-level domain](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/top-level-domain) - [Aftermarket](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/aftermarket) - [Domain name](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/domain-name) - [Root zone](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/root-zone) - [.com](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/dot-com) ## Keep reading - [Domain Trends and Predictions for 2021Grit Brokerage founder Brian Harbin shared 2021 domain predictions on a DomainNameWire podcast, and this post summarizes them. Expected trends include higher demand for ultra premium domains, rising value of .ORG, .IO, .CO and .AI one word names, possible fractional ownership, and continued industry consolidation.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/domain-trends-and-predictions-for-2021) - [33 Domain Name Upgrades & Acquisitions in 2021This post lists 33 domains that changed hands in the first half of 2021, mostly one word .COMs bought as upgrades from two word names or other extensions. Disclosed prices include Angel.com at $2,000,000 and iBox.com at $1,560,000. Grit Brokerage says it brokered more than 15 one word .coms since January 1.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/33-domain-name-upgrades-acquisitions-in-2021) - [Business Names Trending Back to ConventionalStudies cited in this post show startups are moving away from misspelled and made-up names toward recognized words. A Crunchbase article by Joanna Glasner says straightforward and evocative names are most popular. Grit Brokerage adds that it still sees fast growth in one word .coms being purchased and branded on.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/business-names-trending-back-to-conventional) - [One Word -ed (Past Tense) .COM Domains on the RiseGrit Brokerage explains that past tense one word .com domains ending in -ed are rising in price. They often cost less than singular word .coms. The post lists dozens in use, including Booked.com and Placed.com, and notes -ed sales in the mid five figures, including Versed.com, Installed.com and Unchained.com.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/one-word-ed-past-tense-com-domains-on-the-rise) - [The State of the Domain IndustryGrit Brokerage says the domain industry shows renewed strength and maturity in 2025, with strategic ownership replacing speculation. It reports over eight figures in domain sales in the past year, calls .COM the cornerstone of trust and .AI the clear second power TLD, and cites several industry voices.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/the-state-of-the-domain-industry) - [.com vs .ai vs .io vs .co: How to Choose a Domain Extension.com is still the safest default because buyers, investors and email systems expect it. Choose .ai if your product is AI and you accept higher renewals. Choose .io for developer tools with some registry risk. Choose .co mainly as a cheaper fallback. Whatever you pick, try to own the .com too.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/com-vs-ai-vs-io-vs-co) ## Buying or selling a domain? Call, text or email. Responsiveness is our trademark, and a broker answers, not a form robot. [Talk to a broker](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/contact) [Call (442) 500-GRIT](tel:+1-442-500-4748)