I used to hear the best things about namecheap like a decade ago, and have been using them since then, but I’ve heard too many horror stories since then. This comment tipped me over the edge. Porkbun officially has a new customer now.
porkbun has been a breath of fresh air. i love their copy and images. and their specials. i just got a .gay domain for $2. it is the first name of a friend of mine. best-value prank ever. (nothing homophobic, just a little fun).
I bought a great domain name from Namecheap, after which they voided the purchase and made it a $1,500 premium domain. I recommend avoiding them.