How to choose a cheap domain for small businesses: PANDI's 1.5 million target for 2026

PANDI is steering its 2026 strategy toward small businesses after .id domains passed 1.43 million users. Here's how to pick a cheap, right-fit extension.

Indonesia's .id domain just set a record: 1,432,960 domains registered through 2025, making it the largest country domain (ccTLD) in Southeast Asia (Bisnis.com). PANDI chairman John Sihar Simanjuntak said the count was “almost 1.5 million domains” as of the end of December 2025.

2026 target: small businesses take priority

Chasing that growth, PANDI set a target of 1.5 million domain users for 2026, with a revenue projection of Rp82.5 billion. Notably, the strategy to get there isn't aimed at large corporations, but at micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM), education, and government institutions, plus overseas expansion through registrars (Bisnis.com).

In line with that, second-level extensions like .my.id and .biz.id are also growing fast. As of May 2026, .my.id was the most-registered extension with 406,693 domains, followed by .biz.id with 187,818 domains (GoodStats). Both extensions are aimed at individuals and small businesses, priced below a regular .id domain.

The cheapest domain options for small businesses

For a small business just starting out, these three extensions are worth considering first because they're the most affordable:

By comparison, a regular .id domain and .co.id sit around Rp262,000 and Rp327,000 per year respectively — far pricier for a business that's just starting out and doesn't yet need the formal weight of a registered business entity.

The difference between my.id, biz.id, and web.id

• my.id — the most flexible, good for personal branding, a solo online store, or a home business whose name doesn't have to match an official business name.
• biz.id — the word "biz" immediately signals a business address, good for small businesses that want to look professional without paying .co.id-level prices.
• web.id — neutral, good for a portfolio site, community, or side project that isn't a formal business yet.

None of the three require a business registration number (NIB) or legal entity documents at registration, unlike .co.id, which usually asks for proof of legal status. That makes them the cheapest, fastest entry point to an .id address for small businesses that don't yet have a formal legal entity.

How to pick the right domain, not just the cheapest one

1. Match it to your business or brand name. Avoid adding unnecessary numbers or hyphens, since they make it harder for customers to remember and retype.
2. Pick the extension that fits your stage: my.id for personal/home use, biz.id once you're running as a business even without a legal entity, co.id once you have an NIB or official deed.
3. Check name availability on the domain page before deciding on an extension — the exact same name isn't necessarily available on every extension.
4. Check the renewal price, not just the first-year price. Promotional prices usually only apply to the initial registration.

Conclusion

With PANDI steering .id domain growth toward small businesses throughout 2026, now is a good time for a small business to secure its own digital address. To start, my.id or biz.id priced under Rp50,000 a year is already enough to look professional without complicated business document requirements — just make sure the name matches your brand and is easy for customers to remember.

Sources

1. Jumlah Domain .id Tertinggi di Asia Tenggara 2025, Tembus 1,43 Juta Pengguna — Bisnis.com — teknologi.bisnis.com
2. Pandi Targetkan 1,5 Juta Pengguna Domain pada 2026, Pendapatan Rp82,5 Miliar — Bisnis.com — teknologi.bisnis.com
3. Domain .id di Indonesia 2026 — GoodStats — goodstats.id

Written from the sources above as of 2 November 2026. Third-party policies and figures can change — check the original sources for the latest.