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The .boats TLD is a generic top-level domain created for the marine industry, including boat manufacturers, marinas, charter services, boating accessories, and enthusiasts. It provides a clear, thematic namespace for businesses and individuals involved in boating, fishing, yachting, and related water-based activities.
Open for registration by anyone; no geographic or legal restrictions
The .boats extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by XYZ.COM LLC. .boats was introduced in 2015. There are currently 59,117 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 1.54 - 1.99. DNSSEC adoption stands at 2.7%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .boats domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $1.54 | $12.98 | $12.98 |
| dynadot | $1.99 | $13.17 | $13.17 |
Prices checked April 11, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .boats domain was applied for by Dominion Enterprises (DERBoats, LLC) and delegated to the root zone on February 25, 2015, as part of ICANN’s new gTLD program. A private auction in November 2014 left DERBoats as the sole applicant. In April 2021, management of the TLD was transferred to XYZ.COM LLC, with CentralNic providing backend registry services.
The .boats TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .boats TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
59,117
2.7%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .boats |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 59,117 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 2.7% |
| Registration Price | USD 1.54 - 1.99 |
| Renewal Price | USD 12.98 - 13.17 |
| Registry Operator | XYZ.COM LLC |
| Introduced | 2015-02-25 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone; no geographic or legal restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .boats domains by character length. Currently 54,194 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
54.2K
Peak Saturation
9.5%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
2.8%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 64 | 9.5% | |
| 3 chars | 564 | 3.2% | |
| 4 chars | 1,175 | 0.26% | |
| 5 chars | 2,910 | 0.02% | |
| 6 chars | 11,433 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 26,875 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 4,034 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 2,265 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 2,287 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 1,448 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 1,139 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .boats TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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