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The .education TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for use by educational institutions, students, and organizations involved in learning and academic activities. It was introduced to provide a clear, memorable namespace for the global education community, helping users easily identify websites tied to education-related content and services.
Open for registration by anyone; no eligibility requirements
The .education extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Donuts (Brice Way, LLC). .education was introduced in 2013. There are currently 32,344 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 21.11 - 31.34. DNSSEC adoption stands at 8.1%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .education domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $21.11 | $28.32 | $28.32 |
| dynadot | $21.62 | $29.11 | $29.11 |
| resellerclub | $31.34 | $33.32 | $31.34 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .education domain was proposed under ICANN’s New gTLD Program and successfully delegated to the Root Zone on December 29, 2013. It was originally applied for by Brice Way, LLC, later operated by Donuts. The European Commission raised concerns about compatibility with EU policy, but the delegation proceeded. The registry operator later transitioned to Identity Digital Inc. as the backend provider.
The .education TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .education TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
32,344
8.1%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .education |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 32,344 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 8.1% |
| Registration Price | USD 21.11 - 31.34 |
| Renewal Price | USD 28.32 - 33.32 |
| Registry Operator | Donuts (Brice Way, LLC) |
| Introduced | 2013-12-29 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone; no eligibility requirements |
Registration density analysis for .education domains by character length. Currently 23,723 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
23.7K
Peak Saturation
57.7%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
9.0%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 15 | 57.7% | |
| 2 chars | 208 | 30.8% | |
| 3 chars | 2,398 | 13.6% | |
| 4 chars | 3,109 | 0.68% | |
| 5 chars | 2,581 | 0.02% | |
| 6 chars | 2,732 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 2,691 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 2,534 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 2,358 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 2,028 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 1,694 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 1,375 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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