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The .church TLD is a community-focused domain designed for religious organizations, churches, ministries, and faith-based groups. It was created to provide a trusted and identifiable online space for Christian communities and related entities under an open and inclusive registry policy.
Open to any individual or organization that identifies with the term 'church' and uses it to describe their religious activities. No specific religious denomination is required.
The .church extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Donuts (via Holly Fields, LLC). .church was introduced in 2014. There are currently 35,525 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 6.64 - 6.69. DNSSEC adoption stands at 4.9%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .church domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $6.64 | $48.37 | $48.37 |
| porkbun | $6.69 | $46.86 | $46.86 |
Prices checked April 11, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .church TLD was proposed under ICANN's New gTLD Program. Two applicants competed: Donuts (Holly Fields, LLC) and Life Covenant Church, Inc. Donuts won via a private auction on December 19, 2013, and paid a settlement to the other applicant. Donuts signed a registry agreement with ICANN on February 6, 2014. The domain was delegated to the DNS Root Zone on May 15, 2014, and general availability began on September 17, 2014. The registry is now operated through Identity Digital Inc., which acquired Donuts in 2020.
The .church TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .church TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
35,525
4.9%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .church |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 35,525 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 4.9% |
| Registration Price | USD 6.64 - 6.69 |
| Renewal Price | USD 46.86 - 48.37 |
| Registry Operator | Donuts (via Holly Fields, LLC) |
| Introduced | 2014-05-15 |
| Restrictions | Open to any individual or organization that identifies with the term 'church' and uses it to describe their religious activities. No specific religious denomination is required. |
Registration density analysis for .church domains by character length. Currently 24,728 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
24.7K
Peak Saturation
52.1%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
5.3%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 13 | 50.0% | |
| 2 chars | 352 | 52.1% | |
| 3 chars | 2,157 | 12.3% | |
| 4 chars | 2,642 | 0.58% | |
| 5 chars | 2,147 | 0.02% | |
| 6 chars | 2,199 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 2,269 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 2,584 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 2,934 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 2,775 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 2,432 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 2,224 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Open registration for any individual or organization using the term 'church' to describe religious activities. No proof of religious affiliation or legal status is required.
The .church TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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