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The .app top-level domain is a generic TLD designed primarily for applications and app developers. It was created to provide a secure and trusted space for mobile and web applications, with mandatory HTTPS enforcement across all registered sites. Unlike other TLDs, .app requires all websites to use SSL/TLS encryption, making it one of the first TLDs to enforce HSTS preload at the zone level.
Open for public registration, but all websites must use HTTPS with valid SSL/TLS certificates.
The .app extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Charleston Road Registry Inc.. .app was introduced in 2015. There are currently 2,361,943 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 10.00 - 18.39. DNSSEC adoption stands at 4.0%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .app domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $10.00 | $14.50 | $13.99 |
| porkbun | $10.81 | $14.93 | $14.93 |
| resellerclub | $18.39 | $22.49 | $18.39 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .app TLD was delegated to Charleston Road Registry Inc., a subsidiary of Google, on June 25, 2015. Google won exclusive rights to the domain through an ICANN auction in February 2015, paying $25,001,000 after competing with 12 other applicants. It was the first TLD to require HTTPS by default for all websites, enforced via inclusion in the HSTS Preload List. The registry operates under Google’s domain infrastructure, with technical services provided by Charleston Road Registry.
The .app TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .app TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
2,361,943
4.0%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .app |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 2,361,943 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 4.0% |
| Registration Price | USD 10.00 - 18.39 |
| Renewal Price | USD 14.50 - 22.49 |
| Registry Operator | Charleston Road Registry Inc. |
| Introduced | 2015-06-25 |
| Restrictions | Open for public registration, but all websites must use HTTPS with valid SSL/TLS certificates. |
Registration density analysis for .app domains by character length. Currently 1,067,995 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1.1M
Peak Saturation
>99.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
7.9%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 34 | >99.9% | |
| 2 chars | 910 | >99.9% | |
| 3 chars | 22,529 | >99.9% | |
| 4 chars | 65,704 | 14.4% | |
| 5 chars | 146,380 | 1.2% | |
| 6 chars | 148,211 | 0.05% | |
| 7 chars | 154,252 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 162,676 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 131,618 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 105,009 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 76,955 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 53,717 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →All websites on .app must use HTTPS with a valid, non-self-signed SSL/TLS certificate. There are no geographic or eligibility restrictions on registrants.
The .app TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
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