Namecheap renewal price in 2026

Namecheap's Stellar plan advertises $1.98/mo, but renews at $3.74/mo — a +89% increase.

True 5-year cost on the Stellar plan

$203.28

12 months at $1.98/mo + 48 months at $3.74/mo. That's $84.48 more than the promo price implies.

Mild renewal jump (~89%) — one of the gentler ones. Free .website domain year one (not .com).Source

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