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The .actor TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for professionals and organizations in the motion picture, television, and theatrical arts industries. It provides a targeted online identity for actors, filmmakers, production companies, and related creative entities.
Open to public registration; no geographic or professional eligibility requirements
The .actor extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Dog Beach, LLC. .actor was introduced in 2014. There are currently 3,461 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 10.81 - 41.79. DNSSEC adoption stands at 6.6%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .actor domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $10.81 | $35.53 | $35.53 |
| dynadot | $10.92 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| resellerclub | $41.79 | $50.59 | $41.79 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .actor domain was proposed by United TLD Holdco Ltd., a subsidiary of Demand Media, as part of ICANN's new gTLD program. It received a registry agreement from ICANN on December 12, 2013, and was formally delegated to the DNS root zone on February 26, 2014. In June 2021, management of the TLD was transferred to Dog Beach, LLC, which currently operates it through Identity Digital.
The .actor TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .actor TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
3,461
6.6%
If .actor doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .actor |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 3,461 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 6.6% |
| Registration Price | USD 10.81 - 41.79 |
| Renewal Price | USD 35.53 - 50.59 |
| Registry Operator | Dog Beach, LLC |
| Introduced | 2014-02-26 |
| Restrictions | Open to public registration; no geographic or professional eligibility requirements |
Registration density analysis for .actor domains by character length. Currently 2,738 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
2.7K
Peak Saturation
26.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
7.5%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 7 | 26.9% | |
| 2 chars | 56 | 8.3% | |
| 3 chars | 205 | 1.2% | |
| 4 chars | 309 | 0.07% | |
| 5 chars | 455 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 336 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 211 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 233 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 255 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 242 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 237 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 192 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .actor TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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