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The .desi TLD is a generic top-level domain created to serve the global Desi community — including people of South Asian origin from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. It was introduced as part of ICANN's new gTLD program to provide a digital identity for cultural, business, and personal use tied to Desi heritage.
Open for registration by anyone, with no geographic or demographic restrictions
The .desi extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Desi Networks LLC. .desi was introduced in 2014. There are currently 1,871 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 12.87 - 17.37. DNSSEC adoption stands at 1.0%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .desi domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $12.87 | $12.87 | $12.87 |
| dynadot | $13.06 | $13.06 | $13.06 |
| resellerclub | $17.37 | $21.22 | $17.37 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .desi TLD was originally applied for by both Afilias and Desi Networks LLC, with Desi Networks winning the auction in August 2013. ICANN signed a registry agreement with Desi Networks LLC on November 14, 2013. It was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 10, 2014, with public registration beginning on October 6, 2014. In October 2023, ICANN assumed caretaker operations due to the registry's inability to maintain service, and Nominet now provides technical support under the Emergency Back-End Registry Operator (EBERO) program.
The .desi TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .desi TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
1,871
1.0%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .desi |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 1,871 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 1.0% |
| Registration Price | USD 12.87 - 17.37 |
| Renewal Price | USD 12.87 - 21.22 |
| Registry Operator | Desi Networks LLC |
| Introduced | 2014-04-10 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone, with no geographic or demographic restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .desi domains by character length. Currently 1,772 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1.8K
Peak Saturation
0.85%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
1.0%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 1 | 0.15% | |
| 3 chars | 149 | 0.85% | |
| 4 chars | 197 | 0.04% | |
| 5 chars | 182 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 182 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 208 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 198 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 241 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 254 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 105 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 55 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .desi TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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