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The .codes TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for developers, tech professionals, and organizations to create memorable web addresses tied to programming, software, open-source projects, and technical documentation. It was introduced to expand choice and specificity in the domain name space beyond traditional extensions.
Open for registration by anyone; no geographic or legal restrictions
The .codes extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Donuts (Puff Willow, LLC). .codes was introduced in 2013. There are currently 19,302 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 6.64 - 6.69. DNSSEC adoption stands at 8.7%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .codes domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $6.64 | $59.07 | $59.07 |
| porkbun | $6.69 | $57.16 | $57.16 |
Prices checked April 11, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .codes TLD was applied for by Donuts Inc. as part of ICANN’s New gTLD Program and successfully passed evaluation in 2013. It received its Registry Agreement from ICANN on October 31, 2013, and was officially delegated to the DNS root zone on December 29, 2013. The domain is operated under Puff Willow, LLC, a Donuts subsidiary.
The .codes TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .codes TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
19,302
8.7%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .codes |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 19,302 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 8.7% |
| Registration Price | USD 6.64 - 6.69 |
| Renewal Price | USD 57.16 - 59.07 |
| Registry Operator | Donuts (Puff Willow, LLC) |
| Introduced | 2013-12-29 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone; no geographic or legal restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .codes domains by character length. Currently 16,807 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
16.8K
Peak Saturation
>99.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
9.5%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 26 | >99.9% | |
| 2 chars | 286 | 42.3% | |
| 3 chars | 1,808 | 10.3% | |
| 4 chars | 2,434 | 0.53% | |
| 5 chars | 2,738 | 0.02% | |
| 6 chars | 2,642 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 2,073 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 1,666 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 1,202 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 862 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 612 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 458 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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