Porkbun price (October 2026) and how to cancel
In the US (as of 2026-10-18), Porkbun domain pricing lists .com about $11.08/year for registration and renewal (WHOIS privacy included). Porkbun KB expects about $11.81 after the November 1, 2026 Verisign wholesale increase. Turn off auto-renew in Domain Management or transfer out (Porkbun KB).
Hosting is not required. Uninstalling apps does not cancel domains.
Renew before Nov 1, 2026 if you want to lock current .com rates for multi-year terms.
Who bills you
| Who bills you | Where to cancel | Official help |
|---|---|---|
| Porkbun account | Domain Management → Auto-renew off / let expire | Porkbun KB |
| Transfer out | Unlock + auth code → receiving registrar | Confirm transfer pricing |
Current prices
| Plan | Price (US) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| .COM register / renew | ~$11.08/yr | US list Oct 2026 |
| .COM after Nov 1 2026 | Confirm ~$11.81/yr | KB estimate |
| .NET / .ORG | Confirm domain table | Varies by TLD |
| Hosting / email | Confirm products | Optional |
| Restoration (RGP) | Confirm ~$200 + renew | If expired |
How to cancel Porkbun auto-renew
In Domain Management
- Sign in at porkbun.com.
- Open Domain Management.
- Disable auto-renew for domains you want to drop.
- Or unlock and transfer to another registrar.
- Update DNS before the domain expires if you still need the site.
How to confirm it worked
You're done when:
- Auto-renew is off (or the domain transferred).
- No unexpected Porkbun renewal posts after expiry.
Source: Porkbun Domain Management / KB.
Common problems
- Turned off auto-renew but missed expiry. Site DNS breaks.
- Expected first-year bait pricing. Porkbun is flat renew.
- Only deleted the website host. Domain still renews.
- Missed Nov 1 2026 .com increase when budgeting renewals.
What we checked
Verified on official Porkbun pages (October 18, 2026): dollars on domain pricing.
.com price path
Verisign wholesale rises Nov 1 2026 - renew early to lock years.
After cancel
Expired domains enter grace/RGP with restoration fees.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a .com at Porkbun?
About $11.08/yr until the Nov 2026 rise.
How do I cancel?
Domain Management → turn off auto-renew.
Is WHOIS privacy free?
Yes on standard Porkbun domains.
Does deleting hosting cancel the domain?
No - domains are separate.