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The .cards TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for businesses, individuals, and organizations that create, sell, or share digital or physical cards—such as greeting cards, business cards, membership cards, and event invitations. It offers a clear, descriptive namespace for brand identity and targeted online presence.
Open for registration by anyone; no residency or eligibility requirements
The .cards extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Identity Digital Inc.. .cards was introduced in 2014. There are currently 13,256 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 2.50 - 2.57. DNSSEC adoption stands at 5.6%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .cards domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $2.50 | $32.21 | $32.21 |
| porkbun | $2.57 | $31.41 | $31.41 |
Prices checked April 12, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .cards domain was applied for by Foggy Hollow, LLC, a subsidiary of Donuts, and was approved under ICANN's New gTLD Program. A registry agreement was signed on December 5, 2013, and the domain was officially delegated to the DNS root zone on February 11, 2014. The registry operator was later transitioned to Identity Digital Inc., which now manages the TLD alongside other Donuts-owned domains.
The .cards TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .cards TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
13,256
5.6%
If .cards doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .cards |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 13,256 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 5.6% |
| Registration Price | USD 2.50 - 2.57 |
| Renewal Price | USD 31.41 - 32.21 |
| Registry Operator | Identity Digital Inc. |
| Introduced | 2014-02-11 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone; no residency or eligibility requirements |
Registration density analysis for .cards domains by character length. Currently 11,619 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
11.6K
Peak Saturation
61.5%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
5.9%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 16 | 61.5% | |
| 2 chars | 160 | 23.7% | |
| 3 chars | 1,025 | 5.8% | |
| 4 chars | 1,500 | 0.33% | |
| 5 chars | 1,579 | 0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 1,700 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 1,486 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 1,330 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 1,039 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 735 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 590 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 459 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .cards TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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