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The .cat top-level domain is a sponsored gTLD created to represent and promote websites that use the Catalan language or are connected to Catalan culture. It was among the first geographic and linguistic TLDs ever deployed.
Registrations are restricted to individuals and organizations that actively use or promote the Catalan language or culture.
The .cat extension is a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Fundació puntCAT. .cat was introduced in 2005. There are currently 229,711 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 19.04. DNSSEC adoption stands at 5.3%.
Price range based on 1 registrar. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .cat domain registration and renewal prices across 1 registrar. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot | $19.04 | $25.32 | $25.32 |
Prices checked April 11, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .cat domain was delegated to the DNS root zone on November 18, 2005, and opened for public registration on December 19, 2005. It was developed by Fundació puntCAT as a community-driven initiative to strengthen the digital presence of Catalan-speaking populations. It was among the first sponsored TLDs created specifically for a linguistic and cultural community.
The .cat TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .cat TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
229,711
5.3%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .cat |
| Type | Sponsored TLD (sTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 229,711 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 5.3% |
| Registration Price | USD 19.04 |
| Renewal Price | USD 25.32 |
| Registry Operator | Fundació puntCAT |
| Introduced | 2005-11-18 |
| Restrictions | Registrations are restricted to individuals and organizations that actively use or promote the Catalan language or culture. |
Registration density analysis for .cat domains by character length. Currently 78,254 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
78.3K
Peak Saturation
20.1%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
10.4%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 5 | 19.2% | |
| 2 chars | 22 | 3.3% | |
| 3 chars | 3,542 | 20.1% | |
| 4 chars | 4,888 | 1.1% | |
| 5 chars | 7,297 | 0.06% | |
| 6 chars | 8,697 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 9,393 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 9,770 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 9,523 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 8,995 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 8,557 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 7,565 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Applicants must prove use or promotion of the Catalan language or culture. Documentation may include proof of language usage, institutional affiliation, or cultural project involvement.
The .cat TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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