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.boston is a geographic top-level domain created to represent the city of Boston and its surrounding region. It is open for registration by anyone, with no residency or local presence requirements. The TLD was designed to serve individuals, businesses, organizations, and institutions with an affinity for Boston, including those planning to move to or expand in the area.
No restrictions; open to individuals and organizations worldwide
The .boston extension is a geographic top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Registry Services, LLC. .boston was introduced in 2016. There are currently 4,621 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 19.05 - 19.48. DNSSEC adoption stands at 3.7%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .boston domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.05 |
| dynadot | $19.48 | $19.48 | $19.48 |
Prices checked April 12, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
.boston was delegated to Boston TLD Management, LLC on November 28, 2016, after being proposed by The Boston Globe under ICANN’s New gTLD Program. On January 21, 2022, responsibility for the TLD was transferred to Registry Services, LLC, which currently operates it using GoDaddy Registry’s infrastructure.
The .boston TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .boston TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
4,621
3.7%
If .boston doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .boston |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 4,621 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 3.7% |
| Registration Price | USD 19.05 - 19.48 |
| Renewal Price | USD 19.05 - 19.48 |
| Registry Operator | Registry Services, LLC |
| Introduced | 2016-11-29 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions; open to individuals and organizations worldwide |
Registration density analysis for .boston domains by character length. Currently 3,631 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
3.6K
Peak Saturation
96.2%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
3.9%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 25 | 96.2% | |
| 2 chars | 53 | 7.8% | |
| 3 chars | 257 | 1.5% | |
| 4 chars | 443 | 0.10% | |
| 5 chars | 447 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 425 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 464 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 392 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 360 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 290 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 249 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 226 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .boston TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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