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The .art TLD is a generic top-level domain created to serve the global arts community. It was launched to provide a dedicated online space for artists, galleries, institutions, and art enthusiasts to establish credible web presences. Intended for use by anyone involved in the arts, it supports creative expression and digital visibility for cultural projects.
Open to anyone; no residency or eligibility requirements
The .art extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by UK Creative Ideas Limited. .art was introduced in 2016. There are currently 310,273 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 3.60 - 28.19. DNSSEC adoption stands at 7.2%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .art domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $3.60 | $21.11 | $21.11 |
| dynadot | $4.50 | $21.62 | $21.62 |
| resellerclub | $28.19 | $34.79 | $28.19 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .art domain was delegated to UK Creative Ideas Limited on June 23, 2016, after being awarded through ICANN's new gTLD program. It was selected via private auction after competing applications from organizations including Dadotart, Inc. and EFLUX.ART, LLC, both of which proposed community-based governance models. UK Creative Ideas Limited, backed by CentralNic, now operates the registry with open registration.
The .art TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .art TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
310,273
7.2%
If .art doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .art |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 310,273 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 7.2% |
| Registration Price | USD 3.60 - 28.19 |
| Renewal Price | USD 21.11 - 34.79 |
| Registry Operator | UK Creative Ideas Limited |
| Introduced | 2016-06-23 |
| Restrictions | Open to anyone; no residency or eligibility requirements |
Registration density analysis for .art domains by character length. Currently 224,443 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
224.4K
Peak Saturation
11.5%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
7.9%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 3 | 11.5% | |
| 2 chars | 22 | 3.3% | |
| 3 chars | 1,832 | 10.4% | |
| 4 chars | 8,280 | 1.8% | |
| 5 chars | 19,232 | 0.16% | |
| 6 chars | 26,665 | 0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 27,765 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 29,996 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 30,779 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 29,692 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 27,161 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 23,016 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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