Google Domains (Squarespace) Review — Honest Pros, Cons & Pricing (2026)

Category: Domain registration with clean DNS management

Also known as: GoogleDomains(Squarespace), googledomains(squarespace), google domains (squarespace).

Overview

Google Domains was Google's domain registrar before being transferred to Squarespace in 2023. The service continues to operate with the same clean DNS management interface that made it popular. Pricing sits at about $12 per year for .com domains. For cold email operators, Google Domains was historically attractive because of the tight integration with Google Workspace, though this integration works just as well with domains purchased from any registrar. The DNS management interface is simple and intuitive, which makes it a good option for non-technical users setting up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records manually. Since the Squarespace acquisition, some users have reported concerns about the long-term direction of the product.

Pricing

$12/year for .com domains. Pricing may evolve under Squarespace ownership.

Strengths

Clean, intuitive DNS management interface accessible to non-technical users
Reliable domain registration with Google-era infrastructure still in place
Simple integration with Google Workspace for cold email inbox setup

Weaknesses

Transferred to Squarespace in 2023 with uncertain long-term product direction
Slightly more expensive than Namecheap, Porkbun, or Cloudflare for .com domains
Fewer promotional pricing options compared to competing registrars
Limited TLD selection compared to larger registrars

Best For

Non-technical cold email operators who want a simple DNS management experience
Teams already using Squarespace for their website and wanting consolidated domain management

Not Ideal For

Budget-conscious teams buying many domains where per-domain cost matters
Operators concerned about Squarespace's long-term commitment to domain registration