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The .band TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for musicians, music groups, music festivals, music stores, and anyone in the music industry. It provides a clear, thematic identity for entities connected to music and sound.
Open for registration by anyone without geographic or categorical restrictions
The .band extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Dog Beach, LLC. .band was introduced in 2014. There are currently 20,834 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 15.96 - 27.49. DNSSEC adoption stands at 7.4%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .band domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $15.96 | $25.23 | $25.23 |
| dynadot | $16.27 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| resellerclub | $27.49 | $32.99 | $27.49 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .band domain was proposed in ICANN's New gTLD Program. Donuts (Auburn Hollow, LLC) won the rights after a private auction with previous applicant WhatBox?, which withdrew in April 2014. The domain was delegated to the DNS root zone on August 15, 2014. Ownership transferred to Dog Beach, LLC in June 2021 under Identity Digital’s management.
The .band TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .band TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
20,834
7.4%
If .band doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .band |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 20,834 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 7.4% |
| Registration Price | USD 15.96 - 27.49 |
| Renewal Price | USD 25.23 - 32.99 |
| Registry Operator | Dog Beach, LLC |
| Introduced | 2014-08-15 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone without geographic or categorical restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .band domains by character length. Currently 16,203 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
16.2K
Peak Saturation
26.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
8.3%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 7 | 26.9% | |
| 2 chars | 85 | 12.6% | |
| 3 chars | 1,044 | 5.9% | |
| 4 chars | 1,685 | 0.37% | |
| 5 chars | 1,598 | 0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 1,640 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 1,679 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 1,927 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 1,994 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 1,794 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 1,511 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 1,239 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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