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The .city TLD is a geographic top-level domain designed for cities, local governments, businesses, and residents to create web addresses that reflect local identity. It was introduced as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program to help communities establish a distinct online presence tied to their urban or municipal identity.
Open for registration by anyone without geographic or residency requirements
The .city extension is a geographic top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Identity Digital Inc.. .city was introduced in 2014. There are currently 32,599 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 4.50 - 25.29. DNSSEC adoption stands at 5.5%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .city domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $4.50 | $23.76 | $23.76 |
| porkbun | $4.63 | $23.17 | $23.17 |
| resellerclub | $25.29 | $30.79 | $25.29 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .city domain was applied for by multiple entities including Radix and TLD Registry Limited. After a private auction in April 2014, Donuts (via Snow Sky, LLC) acquired the rights. It was delegated to Snow Sky, LLC on July 9, 2014, and later transferred to Identity Digital Inc., which now operates the registry. The domain received a GAC Early Warning from Germany and Australia over concerns about protection of geographic names, but no objections prevented delegation.
The .city TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .city TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
32,599
5.5%
If .city doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .city |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 32,599 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 5.5% |
| Registration Price | USD 4.50 - 25.29 |
| Renewal Price | USD 23.17 - 30.79 |
| Registry Operator | Identity Digital Inc. |
| Introduced | 2014-07-09 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone without geographic or residency requirements |
Registration density analysis for .city domains by character length. Currently 28,593 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
28.6K
Peak Saturation
84.6%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
5.8%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 22 | 84.6% | |
| 2 chars | 332 | 49.1% | |
| 3 chars | 1,581 | 9.0% | |
| 4 chars | 3,696 | 0.81% | |
| 5 chars | 4,249 | 0.04% | |
| 6 chars | 4,416 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 3,926 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 3,440 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 2,705 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 1,983 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 1,312 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 931 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .city TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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