.drive Brand TLD
The .drive TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by Google through its subsidiary Charleston Road Registry Inc. It was created as part of ICANN’s new gTLD program and is not available for public registration.
Restricted to Google and authorized entities; not available for public registration
.drive Domain Overview
The .drive extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Charleston Road Registry Inc.. .drive was introduced in 2015. There are currently 3 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 0.0%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .drive is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .drive?
The .drive domain was applied for by Google under Charleston Road Registry Inc. as part of ICANN’s new gTLD program. Amazon initially applied for the same string but withdrew in July 2014, leaving Google as the sole applicant. The domain was delegated by IANA on June 18, 2015.
Did you know?
Brand TLDs like .drive are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
What Is .drive Used For?
The .drive TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Brand protection
Internal Google services
Corporate web infrastructure
Product-specific landing pages
How Many .drive Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
3
DNSSEC Adoption
0.0%
How Does .drive Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .drive |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 3 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 0.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Charleston Road Registry Inc. |
| Introduced | 2015-06-04 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to Google and authorized entities; not available for public registration |
How Available Are .drive Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .drive domains by character length. Currently 1 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1
Peak Saturation
0.01%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
0.0%
Top Provider
Google Cloud DNS
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 1 | 0.01% |
Top DNS Providers
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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Eligibility
Not available for public use; restricted to Google and its authorized subsidiaries
Restricted TLD
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by Charleston Road Registry Inc.. It is not available for public registration.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .drive domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
.drive vs Related Domain Extensions
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .drive Data Compiled?
DNSChkr maintains a comprehensive TLD directory covering all 1,900+ active top-level domains. The data on this page combines multiple authoritative sources to provide information not found in standard TLD listings.
Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.