Overview

Alibaba Cloud's domain registration brand Wanwang was founded in 1999, headquartered in Beijing, China. It is the largest domain registrar in China by market share. Acquired by Alibaba Group in 2013, Wanwang is now fully integrated into the Alibaba Cloud ecosystem, offering domain registration, ICP filing, DNS resolution, and enterprise email in a unified platform.

Wanwang's dominant position in the Chinese domain market stems from its long brand history and deep integration with Alibaba Cloud services. Users can complete domain purchase, ICP filing submission, DNS configuration, ECS binding, and CDN setup within a single Alibaba Cloud console. As of 2026, Wanwang manages over 20 million domains and remains the top choice for China-based website owners.

Key Strengths

  • Streamlined ICP Filing: Alibaba Cloud offers one of the best ICP filing experiences in China, supporting online submission, electronic verification, and real-time progress tracking. Filing approval typically takes 3-7 business days — faster than most domestic competitors.
  • Full Chinese Console: The Alibaba Cloud console provides a complete Chinese-language interface. Domain management, DNS settings, transfers, and real-name verification are all intuitive and well-organized. Batch domain search, registration, and DNS modification are supported.
  • Alibaba Cloud Ecosystem Integration: Seamless integration with Alibaba Cloud ECS, CDN, OSS, enterprise email, and SLB. Domains can be directly pointed to Alibaba Cloud resources without cross-platform configuration.
  • Wide TLD Selection: Supports 20+ TLDs including .com, .cn, .net, .org, .top, .xyz, .tech, .online — covering the vast majority of website-building needs.

Product Ecosystem

Wanwang Domain Registration

Full domain lifecycle management including query, registration, renewal, transfer, redemption, and real-name verification. Supports both individual and enterprise verification types. Enterprise verification provides enhanced security and management permissions.

AliDNS

Domains registered through Wanwang default to Alibaba Cloud DNS (AliDNS). AliDNS operates multiple nodes across China for fast and reliable resolution. Supports A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SRV, CAA record types with DNSSEC security extension. The free tier is sufficient for most website needs.

ICP Filing Service

As a China-based registrar, Wanwang provides comprehensive ICP filing services. Supports first-time filing, new website addition, filing modification, and filing cancellation. Filing status is visible in real-time and linked with domain and server management.

Domain Security

Wanwang offers domain locking (transfer prohibition), domain privacy protection, and DNS resolution locking. DNSSEC signing and domain security scanning help prevent domain hijacking and unauthorized transfers.

Limitations

  • Renewal Price Gap: The first-year promotional price (~39 CNY) is for new users only. Renewal reverts to ~69 CNY/year. Watch for renewal promotions or consider multi-year registration.
  • Limited Overseas TLDs: Some overseas TLDs (.io, .dev, .app) are not directly available. Register these through Cloudflare Registrar or other international registrars.
  • Cumbersome Transfer-Out: Domain transfers require real-name verification, making the process more time-consuming than other registrars. Check transfer policies and required materials before initiating.

Use Cases

  • China Enterprise Websites (★★★★★): ICP filing made easy with Alibaba Cloud ECS/CDN one-stop deployment. The top choice for China-regulated websites.
  • Personal Blogs (★★★★☆): Competitive first-year pricing with Alibaba Cloud Light Weight Servers. Evaluate renewal costs upfront.
  • E-commerce Platforms (★★★★☆): Stable domain management with Alibaba Cloud e-commerce solution integration. Monitor renewal costs and security configuration.
  • Overseas Business Domains (★★): Limited overseas TLD coverage. Supplement with international registrars.

Pricing

TLD First Year (New User) Renewal Notes
.com ~39 CNY ~69 CNY Promo for new users
.cn ~29 CNY ~49 CNY Requires real-name verification
.net ~49 CNY ~79 CNY
.org ~39 CNY ~69 CNY
.top ~19 CNY ~39 CNY Very low first year

Note: Prices shown are standard rates. Alibaba Cloud offers additional discounts during Double 11 and 618 shopping festivals.

FAQ

  • Does Wanwang support ICP filing? Yes. As a China-based registrar, Wanwang supports full ICP filing procedures. The process is completed within the Alibaba Cloud console with online verification and progress tracking. See Chinese Domain Registration Guide.

  • Can I transfer domains out of Wanwang? Yes. Initiate the transfer from the Alibaba Cloud console, obtain the EPP authorization code, and submit the transfer at the new registrar. Real-name verification must be completed first. The process typically takes 5-7 business days. See Domain Transfer Guide for transfer steps.

  • What DNS features does Wanwang offer? Supports A/AAAA/CNAME/MX/TXT/NS/SRV/CAA records, DNSSEC, URL forwarding, and domain locking. Free DNS is sufficient for most websites. Premium DNS provides faster resolution and DDoS protection. See DNS Smart Routing Guide for DNS record configuration.

  • What's the relationship between Wanwang and Alibaba Cloud? Wanwang was acquired by Alibaba Group in 2013 and is now fully integrated as Alibaba Cloud's domain registration service. The Wanwang brand continues to be used, but all services are managed through the unified Alibaba Cloud console. See Domain Registrar Selection Guide for registrar comparison.