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The .dad TLD is a generic top-level domain created under ICANN's new gTLD program to serve as an open, unrestricted space for content focused on fathers, fatherhood, and family life. It is intended for anyone seeking to build websites around parenting, dad culture, family services, or related topics — from personal blogs to small businesses.
No restrictions; open for public registration by anyone
The .dad extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Charleston Road Registry Inc.. .dad was introduced in 2014. There are currently 6,824 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 10.81 - 10.92. DNSSEC adoption stands at 7.7%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .dad domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $10.81 | $10.81 | $10.81 |
| dynadot | $10.92 | $10.92 | $10.92 |
Prices checked April 11, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .dad domain was applied for by Google through Charleston Road Registry Inc. and received its Registry Agreement from ICANN on January 23, 2014. It was officially delegated to the DNS root zone on August 30, 2014, as part of ICANN’s new gTLD program. The TLD was designed to offer a public, open namespace for content related to fatherhood and family, with no eligibility requirements for registrants.
The .dad TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .dad TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
6,824
7.7%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .dad |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 6,824 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 7.7% |
| Registration Price | USD 10.81 - 10.92 |
| Renewal Price | USD 10.81 - 10.92 |
| Registry Operator | Charleston Road Registry Inc. |
| Introduced | 2014-08-30 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions; open for public registration by anyone |
Registration density analysis for .dad domains by character length. Currently 3,241 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
3.2K
Peak Saturation
1.2%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
15.2%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 8 | 1.2% | |
| 3 chars | 125 | 0.71% | |
| 4 chars | 423 | 0.09% | |
| 5 chars | 568 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 480 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 434 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 381 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 314 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 256 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 149 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 103 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .dad TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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