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The .foundation TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for nonprofit organizations, charitable entities, and mission-driven groups. It was introduced as part of ICANN's new gTLD program to provide a clear, meaningful namespace for foundations, trusts, and public benefit organizations. Unlike brand or restricted TLDs, it is open for registration by any individual or organization worldwide.
No restrictions — open for registration by anyone
The .foundation extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Public Interest Registry (PIR). .foundation was introduced in 2014. There are currently 33,210 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 5.99 - 29.69. DNSSEC adoption stands at 6.1%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .foundation domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $5.99 | $22.66 | $22.66 |
| dynadot | $11.99 | $23.01 | $23.01 |
| resellerclub | $29.69 | $29.80 | $29.69 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .foundation domain was proposed by Donuts (John Dale, LLC) in ICANN’s New gTLD Program and received its Registry Agreement on December 5, 2013. It was delegated to the DNS root zone on February 11, 2014. On August 25, 2022, operational control was transferred from Donuts to Public Interest Registry (PIR), which now manages the TLD with a focus on supporting nonprofit and public interest missions.
The .foundation TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .foundation TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
33,210
6.1%
If .foundation doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .foundation |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 33,210 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 6.1% |
| Registration Price | USD 5.99 - 29.69 |
| Renewal Price | USD 22.66 - 29.80 |
| Registry Operator | Public Interest Registry (PIR) |
| Introduced | 2014-02-11 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions — open for registration by anyone |
Registration density analysis for .foundation domains by character length. Currently 25,633 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
25.6K
Peak Saturation
96.2%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
6.9%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 25 | 96.2% | |
| 2 chars | 305 | 45.1% | |
| 3 chars | 2,497 | 14.2% | |
| 4 chars | 3,031 | 0.66% | |
| 5 chars | 2,844 | 0.02% | |
| 6 chars | 3,063 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 2,942 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 2,750 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 2,532 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 2,287 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 1,843 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 1,514 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .foundation TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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