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The .gal top-level domain is a community-focused extension dedicated to promoting the Galician language and culture online. It was created to give speakers and organizations connected to Galicia a dedicated digital space that reflects their linguistic identity and cultural heritage.
Registrations are restricted to bona fide members of the Galician linguistic and cultural community, with verification required to ensure alignment with Galician language use and cultural contribution.
The .gal extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Asociación puntoGAL. .gal was introduced in 2014. There are currently 15,237 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 1.3%.
Registration pricing for .gal is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .gal domain was applied for during ICANN’s 2012 new gTLD program by Asociación puntoGAL as a community initiative to support the Galician language. It received its Registry Agreement from ICANN on November 7, 2013, and was officially delegated to the root zone on April 11, 2014. The initiative was backed by approximately 13,000 individuals and numerous Galician cultural organizations worldwide.
The .gal TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .gal TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
15,237
1.3%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .gal |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 15,237 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 1.3% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Asociación puntoGAL |
| Introduced | 2014-04-11 |
| Restrictions | Registrations are restricted to bona fide members of the Galician linguistic and cultural community, with verification required to ensure alignment with Galician language use and cultural contribution. |
Registration density analysis for .gal domains by character length. Currently 4,930 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
4.9K
Peak Saturation
23.1%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
2.7%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 6 | 23.1% | |
| 2 chars | 6 | 0.89% | |
| 3 chars | 318 | 1.8% | |
| 4 chars | 358 | 0.08% | |
| 5 chars | 563 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 606 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 569 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 580 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 513 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 478 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 485 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 448 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Registrants must demonstrate a legitimate connection to the Galician linguistic and cultural community. Registration is subject to post-delegation compliance verification, including language use, cultural contribution, and good faith intent.
The .gal TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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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.