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The .best TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by BestTLD Pty Ltd., originally intended for exclusive use by BestTLD and its affiliated brands. It was introduced to create a clear, authoritative online channel for the company's products and services, distinguishing them from competitors under a single, trusted namespace.
Primarily restricted to BestTLD Pty Ltd. and its authorized entities; not open for general public registration.
The .best extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by BestTLD Pty Ltd.. .best was introduced in 2014. There are currently 38,388 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 1.67 - 19.99. DNSSEC adoption stands at 9.6%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .best domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $1.67 | $16.27 | $16.27 |
| porkbun | $1.72 | $15.96 | $15.96 |
| resellerclub | $19.99 | $23.79 | $19.99 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .best domain was applied for by BestTLD Pty Ltd. as part of ICANN’s new gTLD program and received its Registry Agreement on December 19, 2013. It was delegated to the DNS root zone on February 27, 2014. Initially planned for public registration after Sunrise and Landrush phases, the Landrush was canceled due to low demand, leading to limited availability. In June 2018, ownership of BestTLD Pty Ltd. was transferred to The Best SAS, a French company, as part of a strategic acquisition leveraging SocialOS technology. The domain remains under the operational management of CentralNic.
Brand TLDs like .best are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
The .best TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
38,388
9.6%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .best |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 38,388 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 9.6% |
| Registration Price | USD 1.67 - 19.99 |
| Renewal Price | USD 15.96 - 23.79 |
| Registry Operator | BestTLD Pty Ltd. |
| Introduced | 2014-02-27 |
| Restrictions | Primarily restricted to BestTLD Pty Ltd. and its authorized entities; not open for general public registration. |
Registration density analysis for .best domains by character length. Currently 29,016 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
29.0K
Peak Saturation
96.2%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
10.7%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 25 | 96.2% | |
| 2 chars | 6 | 0.89% | |
| 3 chars | 2,162 | 12.3% | |
| 4 chars | 2,695 | 0.59% | |
| 5 chars | 3,492 | 0.03% | |
| 6 chars | 4,863 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 3,563 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 3,393 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 2,859 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 2,498 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 1,839 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 1,621 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Restricted to BestTLD Pty Ltd. and its successor, The Best SAS; no public registration is offered.
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by BestTLD Pty Ltd.. It is not available for public registration.
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