25 years of Namecheap: Driving the web forward
A quarter-century ago — way back in Y2K — Namecheap rolled onto the web with one mission: keep the Internet open, affordable, and accessible for everyone. Since then, we’ve been your trusty time machine through every era of the online world, helping dreamers, creators, and entrepreneurs launch their ideas into the future.
From the days of dial-up and dot-coms to today’s AI-powered startups, we’ve stuck by your side with the tools to build, grow, and protect what matters most online.
Now Namecheap is turning 25, and we’re cranking the flux capacitors to max. This year’s birthday bash comes loaded with retro vibes and lots of turbo-charged savings to fuel your next big adventure online.
From the past to the present to the future, it’s all powered by Namecheap.
Birthday deals: Power your future online
Two phases, one celebration. (Both begin at midnight ET.)
Phase one — October 8–16:
- 39% off new domain registrations and transfers
Watch for exciting bonus deals on .COM and .ORG registrations and domain transfers — the future of the internet belongs to everyone. - 50% off Dedicated servers
Get a whole server to yourself with up to 50% off quarterly and yearly plans. Ideal for high-traffic sites, large databases, or any project that demands serious performance.
Phase two — October 15–16:
- 15% off domain renewals
Valid on single-year and multi-year renewals — lock in your identity for the road ahead. - 15% off Private Email renewals
Stay professional and secure with an ad-free inbox that grows with you. - 15% off SSL renewals
Keep trust high with industry-standard encryption at a lower cost. - 15% off Hosting renewals
Reliable performance for sites of every size, priced even less. - 15% off PremiumDNS renewals
Max uptime and fast resolution for mission-critical projects.
Check out the deals and join the celebration!
How to renew
When October 15 rolls around, head to your account dashboard, select the eligible products you want to keep for the next chapter of your online journey, and apply the appropriate promo code at checkout:
- Hosting – BDAYHOSTING25
- Domains, DNS, SSL, & Private Email – BDAYGEN25
You’ll lock in 15% off and ensure your domains, hosting, and security tools continue to drive your ideas forward.
25 years, millions of journeys
For 25 years, we’ve focused on powering what comes next. Our tools have been the launchpads for new ideas, fueling everything from first-time projects to ambitious startups. As technology speeds ahead into AI, automation, and beyond, we’re here to make sure you’ve always got the right gear to get you started, like our Business Starter Kit, and keep moving forward.
And this milestone isn’t just about us. It’s about you. Here’s what some of our earliest customers had to say:
GT (Pek Guan Tat) — www.gtpek.com
GT discovered Namecheap early on thanks to an industry friend. He chose us for “stability and very reasonable pricing,” and that’s why he stayed. His online presence has evolved over time, starting with a personal website, but now he uses his domain to direct to his LinkedIn page.
Watching the web change up close, GT notes, “The Internet has evolved from a network that was used by professionals to share knowledge, to be more social. And more integrated into our lives.” Has it made life better? “For sure, yes. The ability to have information readily available, to store our memories, and most importantly, enables cross-border communication.”
Armando Barbosa — djab.com
Armando Barbosa found Namecheap via a Google search and stated, “The price was great and the best part was uptime.” Over the years, he has worn many hats — he’s a web developer and Mobile DJ — and he uses Namecheap for his own business, as well as for many of his clients.
The Internet’s shift toward social platforms has changed the game: “I feel now social media like Facebook, Instagram, etc. are dominating the Internet, which makes it harder to have personal websites.” His response has been to simplify. “I’ve streamlined things and made it simpler to adjust to today’s needs,” he says. And the biggest upside? “With the use of the Internet, I’m able to reach clients from all over the world.” Asked what he’d tell his younger self after two decades online, he has a positive message for himself: “You did great!”
Edwin Tiong — edwintiong.com
Edwin wanted to sell software online. He arrived at Namecheap on the recommendation of a trusted web developer. “My programmer was confident that Namecheap was a solid service provider.” That reputation kept him here: “At the beginning of the Internet, no one was fully confident that service providers would continue to be in business. Namecheap seemed like a solid company, and it remains in business today. So, I made a good decision in sticking with Namecheap.”
Although his former online businesses are no longer active, he continues to maintain several personal domains with Namecheap, dating back to 2003. He notes that the Internet is fully grown and is integral to our lives. As he puts it, “it is no longer just a ‘good to have.’ I do everything online, including calls, banking, and social media.”
The road ahead
From your very first domain to your next big startup, Namecheap is still in the driver’s seat with you to help you make more online, for less. We’re ready for the next 25 years of online innovation by keeping the web free, open, and affordable for all.
So buckle up. The future is waiting, and your DeLorean-inspired ride is ready.
The past. The present. The future. All powered by Namecheap.
