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The .design TLD is a generic top-level domain intended for individuals, agencies, and businesses in the design industry. It was introduced as part of ICANN's new gTLD expansion program to create a more descriptive and targeted namespace for creative professionals and design-related entities.
Open for registration by anyone without geographic or organizational restrictions
The .design extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Registry Services, LLC. .design was introduced in 2015. There are currently 121,541 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 3.00 - 58.29. DNSSEC adoption stands at 6.6%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .design domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $3.00 | $48.37 | $48.37 |
| porkbun | $10.81 | $46.86 | $46.86 |
| resellerclub | $58.29 | $69.84 | $58.29 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .design domain was delegated to Top Level Design, LLC in January 2015 after winning a private auction against several other applicants, including STRAAT Investments and Donuts. In April 2021, GoDaddy Registry acquired the registry operations from Top Level Design, and ownership was transferred to Registry Services, LLC, a GoDaddy subsidiary. The Sunrise period began February 24, 2015, with General Availability starting May 12, 2015.
The .design TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .design TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
121,541
6.6%
If .design doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .design |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 121,541 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 6.6% |
| Registration Price | USD 3.00 - 58.29 |
| Renewal Price | USD 46.86 - 69.84 |
| Registry Operator | Registry Services, LLC |
| Introduced | 2015-01-24 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone without geographic or organizational restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .design domains by character length. Currently 99,515 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
99.5K
Peak Saturation
79.7%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
7.3%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 7 | 26.9% | |
| 2 chars | 539 | 79.7% | |
| 3 chars | 4,707 | 26.8% | |
| 4 chars | 9,125 | 2.0% | |
| 5 chars | 11,387 | 0.10% | |
| 6 chars | 13,259 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 12,343 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 12,108 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 11,255 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 9,993 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 8,249 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 6,543 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .design TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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