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The .buy TLD is a generic top-level domain launched as part of ICANN's new gTLD program. Originally intended to support commercial transactions and e-commerce, it is open for registration by anyone and operated by Amazon Registry Services, Inc.
No restrictions; open for registration by individuals and organizations worldwide
The .buy extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Amazon Registry Services, Inc.. .buy was introduced in 2015. There are currently 5 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 20.0%.
Registration pricing for .buy is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .buy domain was delegated to Amazon Registry Services, Inc. on December 2, 2015, after winning an ICANN auction on September 17, 2014, where Amazon was the only remaining applicant. The auction price was $4,588,888 USD. Other applicants including Google, Famous Four Media, and Donuts withdrew before the auction. The registry is technically operated by Nominet.
The .buy TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .buy TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
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20.0%
If .buy doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .buy |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 5 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 20.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Amazon Registry Services, Inc. |
| Introduced | 2015-12-02 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions; open for registration by individuals and organizations worldwide |
Registration density analysis for .buy domains by character length. Currently 1 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1
Peak Saturation
0.01%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
100.0%
Top Provider
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| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 1 | 0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .buy TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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