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The .dev top-level domain is a generic domain extension created for developers, tech companies, and open-source projects. Originally applied for by Amazon and later acquired by Google, it is now operated by Charleston Road Registry Inc. and is open for registration by anyone. It is commonly used for personal developer portfolios, GitHub pages, API documentation, and technical blogs.
No restrictions; open for registration by anyone
The .dev extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Charleston Road Registry Inc.. .dev was introduced in 2014. There are currently 1,269,530 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 10.00 - 16.39. DNSSEC adoption stands at 7.9%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .dev domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $10.00 | $12.50 | $11.99 |
| porkbun | $10.81 | $12.87 | $12.87 |
| resellerclub | $16.39 | $19.49 | $16.39 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .dev domain was applied for by Amazon in ICANN’s new gTLD program but was withdrawn in July 2014 after a private agreement with Google. Google, through Charleston Road Registry Inc., became the sole applicant and was delegated the TLD by ICANN on December 18, 2014. Sunrise registrations began on January 16, 2019, followed by an Early Access Program, with general availability starting on February 28, 2019.
The .dev TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .dev TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
1,269,530
7.9%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .dev |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 1,269,530 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 7.9% |
| Registration Price | USD 10.00 - 16.39 |
| Renewal Price | USD 12.50 - 19.49 |
| Registry Operator | Charleston Road Registry Inc. |
| Introduced | 2014-12-16 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions; open for registration by anyone |
Registration density analysis for .dev domains by character length. Currently 573,475 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
573.5K
Peak Saturation
86.4%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
16.0%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 10 | 38.5% | |
| 2 chars | 584 | 86.4% | |
| 3 chars | 12,043 | 68.5% | |
| 4 chars | 45,563 | 10.0% | |
| 5 chars | 65,546 | 0.55% | |
| 6 chars | 84,424 | 0.03% | |
| 7 chars | 83,556 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 80,688 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 68,906 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 56,169 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 43,516 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 32,470 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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