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The .date TLD is a generic top-level domain created to serve as a dedicated online space for the online dating industry and related services. It was introduced to provide a secure, targeted, and trustworthy environment for individuals and businesses involved in dating, matchmaking, and relationship-based platforms.
Open for public registration; no residency or eligibility requirements
The .date extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by dot Date Limited. .date was introduced in 2015. There are currently 8,775 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 4.48 - 26.79. DNSSEC adoption stands at 4.6%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .date domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $4.48 | $5.55 | $4.48 |
| porkbun | $4.61 | $5.64 | $4.61 |
| resellerclub | $26.79 | $31.89 | $26.79 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .date domain was issued a GAC Early Warning from the Japanese government due to the existence of two Japanese cities named Date, but the application was nonetheless approved and delegated by ICANN on March 26, 2015. The registry is operated by dot Date Limited, with GoDaddy Registry providing technical services. It was created as part of ICANN's new gTLD program to establish a focused digital environment for the online dating sector.
The .date TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .date TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
8,775
4.6%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .date |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 8,775 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 4.6% |
| Registration Price | USD 4.48 - 26.79 |
| Renewal Price | USD 5.55 - 31.89 |
| Registry Operator | dot Date Limited |
| Introduced | 2015-03-26 |
| Restrictions | Open for public registration; no residency or eligibility requirements |
Registration density analysis for .date domains by character length. Currently 7,421 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
7.4K
Peak Saturation
2.3%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
5.0%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 5 | 0.74% | |
| 3 chars | 408 | 2.3% | |
| 4 chars | 887 | 0.19% | |
| 5 chars | 1,436 | 0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 1,204 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 884 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 739 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 577 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 583 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 386 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 312 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .date TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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